Laborer-Road Construction

Aleut Federal•King Cove, AK

96d

About The Position

Under direct supervision, the Laborer-Road Construction performs physical labor for all phases of road construction projects. The position may involve operating hand and power tools and equipment such as manlifts, pallet movers, and ATVs. The laborer supports construction crews, prepares and maintains work sites, handles materials, performs excavation and surface work, and helps control traffic around work zones. The role reports directly to the Site Superintendent and Project Manager and has no supervisory responsibilities. It interfaces with management personnel, coworkers, subcontractors, and customers. The work is regularly outdoors in all weather conditions and may involve moving mechanical parts, wet or humid conditions, vibration, loud noise, and exposure to potentially hazardous conditions. Work may occasionally take place at heights or involve fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and electrical-shock risk. The position requires heavy physical work, including climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials weighing up to 75 pounds, with proper equipment used for heavier weights. Regular standby assignments, scheduled off-hours, and emergency overtime may be required. The stated salary is $43.25 per hour plus fringe rate. Aleut Federal, LLC states that it provides equal employment opportunities and prohibits workplace harassment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred; an equivalent combination of education and experience may qualify.
One to five years of directly related construction experience, or an equivalent combination of education—including an apprenticeship program or vocational/technical school—and experience sufficient to perform the essential duties.
Basic knowledge of and demonstrated experience with construction-type work.
Basic understanding of operating equipment, including hand and power tools.
Familiarity with safe work practices, safety policies, and safe driving rules and practices.
Ability to read and understand measuring tools, warning signs, and labels on a construction site.
Ability to interpret plans, drawings, written instructions, and specifications.
Ability to read and understand work orders and organize work with minimum supervision.
Ability to work effectively and amicably with others, independently or in a team.
Ability to hear and speak to communicate in person and by telephone and/or radio.
Ability to operate and maintain a variety of hand and power tools.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.
Basic problem-solving and math skills.
Ability to pass a pre-employment background check, including seven-year employment verification, DMV record search, criminal record search, and verification of education, certifications, and licenses as applicable.
Ability to pass pre-employment and random drug screens.
Ability to perform heavy physical work outdoors in all weather conditions and with exposure to potentially hazardous conditions.
Ability to move materials and equipment weighing up to 75 pounds, and heavier weights with proper equipment.
Ability to perform physical activities requiring considerable use of the arms and legs and movement of the whole body, including climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
Ability to read and interpret maintenance and repair manuals, write routine work orders, and communicate clearly and succinctly on a basic and technical level.
Ability to solve practical problems and interpret instructions provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Nice To Haves

OSHA 30.
CPR/FA certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

Load, unload, identify, and distribute materials, machinery, and tools according to project plans and specifications.
Assist craft workers, including carpenters, plasterers, and masons.
Raze buildings and salvage useful materials.
Read and interpret plans, instructions, and specifications to determine work activities.
Spray materials through hoses to clean, coat, or seal surfaces.
Tend pumps, compressors, and generators used to power tools and equipment or to heat and move materials.
Lubricate and clean machinery, equipment, and tools.
Clean and prepare construction sites to eliminate possible hazards.
Control traffic near, in, and around work zones.
Dig ditches and trenches; backfill excavations; and compact and level earth to grade specifications using picks, shovels, pneumatic tampers, and rakes.
Erect and dismantle scaffolding, shoring, braces, traffic barricades, ramps, and other temporary structures.
Identify, pack, and transport hazardous and/or radioactive materials.
Mop, brush, or spread paints, cleaning solutions, or other compounds over surfaces.
Operate jackhammers and drills to break up concrete or pavement.
Signal equipment operators to assist with alignment, movement, and adjustment of machinery, equipment, and materials.
Assist others on the project wherever needed.
Attend regular standby assignments and work scheduled off-hours and emergency overtime as required.