Laborer
About The Position
A Laborer is responsible for the quality and completion of assigned tasks in compliance with Vogel Bros. Building Co. quality-control and safety programs. The work involves semi-skilled and manual labor, including repetitive tasks and physical activity. Laborers follow assignments and instructions from the Superintendent and/or Foremen, observe jobsite safety procedures, and complete tasks within prescribed time periods. The role supports construction trades by handling materials, cleaning work areas and equipment, removing and cleaning concrete form systems, and operating and providing general maintenance to tools, machinery, automobiles, and construction vehicles. Laborers also attend safety meetings and scheduled training, provide accurate timecard information, and inform supervisors of equipment shortages. Candidates must be part of the union.
Requirements
- Must be part of the union.
- Education equivalent to a high school diploma and six months of experience in the trade, or an equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable to the hiring authority.
- Knowledge of standard practices, methods, materials, and tools of the appropriate trade.
- Knowledge of the qualities and uses of raw materials, tools, and equipment used in the trade.
- Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions for the trade.
- Knowledge of the use and care of trade tools, materials, and equipment.
- Ability to interface with other personnel.
- Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- Ability to identify problems and communicate facts to the Superintendent and Foreman.
- Ability to manage time and equipment efficiently and effectively.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to manage stress.
- Ability to stand, walk, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, bend, use hands, arms, and fingers, and reach.
- Ability to use hand tools such as hammers, saws, levels, cutting tools, grinders, and wrenches, as appropriate to the trade.
- Ability to occasionally lift or move up to 150 pounds with assistance and frequently lift or move up to 85 pounds without assistance.
- Ability to comprehend and speak clearly in English (translation is acceptable), and have sufficient hearing acuity for normal business.
- Expected to get along with others, arrive on time, display a positive attitude, refrain from derogatory language, and wear presentable attire.
Responsibilities
- Follow job assignments and specific instructions from the Superintendent and/or Foremen.
- Comply with the company Safety Program, jobsite-specific safety rules, and supervisor directions; maintain high safety standards and properly use safety equipment.
- Participate in scheduled safety meetings and training sessions.
- Follow directions to complete assigned tasks and goals within the prescribed time period.
- Provide accurate information for timecards.
- Inform the Superintendent or Foreman of equipment shortages.
- Dig, spread, and level dirt, gravel, concrete, and other construction materials.
- Lift, carry, and hold building materials, tools, and supplies.
- Clean tools, equipment, materials, and work areas.
- Remove, sort, and clean concrete form systems.
- Operate and provide general maintenance servicing for power and hand tools, pneumatic tools, machines, automobiles, and construction vehicles.
- Provide support to all trades as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
