Laborer

Christman•Knoxville, TN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Build More with Your Career at Christman Southeast Constructors With projects throughout the mid-Atlantic, Christman Southeast Constructors (CSEC) is a great place to begin, continue or grow your career. We’re searching for the next generation of innovative minds who want to shape the world and live to build. CSEC is looking for a Laborer in the Knoxville, Tennessee region. Laborers are responsible for performing manual labor duties independently within construction environments. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work is completed outside at the construction site, and can include renovating occupied facilities such as hospitals, labs, nursing homes, etc. The position is often exposed to sounds and loud noises, such as construction equipment. The job requires they wear protective equipment when on the construction site (Hardhats and safety glasses). Temperatures and conditions may vary depending on the weather and seasons. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must have reliable transportation. Must be willing to travel 60 miles a day dependent on project location relative to where the employee lives.

Requirements

No minimum experience required.
Must understand safety rules and tool/equipment instructions.
Have the ability to take measurements and make calculations.
Have good communication skills both orally and in writing.
Must pass any skills tests as required by the jobsite.
Ability to problem solve when errors occur.
Keep tools and workspace organized.
Must be conscious of time schedules and deadlines.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
Must be able to tolerate heights without fear.
Must have own hand tools, power tools to be provided by Christman.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb, or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and able to talk and hear other employee talking.
The employee must be able to lift and/or move objects up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, 50 pounds frequently, and 20 pounds constantly.

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or GED.
One (1) or more years of experience in commercial construction.

Responsibilities

Cleans and prepares construction sites to eliminate possible hazards.
Assists with loading and unloading materials and equipment, distributing them to the appropriate locations as directed.
Uses required tools to complete assigned tasks on the job site.
Follows instructions from supervisors and implements construction plans.
Assists other trades workers on the job site.
Directs traffic during roadway construction, as required.
Builds and takes down scaffolding or temporary structures, as required.
Assists with maintenance of construction tools or equipment.
Keeps immediate working area clean. Must use broom and wheelbarrows and follow material procedures.
Identifies and reports safety hazards.
Takes all necessary corrective action to eliminate or minimize hazards.
Demonstrates safe working practices and complies with all safety requirements.
Completes all required and assigned training for this role.