Laborer

Dean Snyder Construction Co•Clear Lake, IA

About The Position

The Laborer is an entry-level position and the first level of an eight-level construction series. The role performs a wide variety of routine construction, labor, and maintenance activities that require little or no experience, independent judgment, or specific craft skills. The Laborer assists construction workers and skilled construction workers with work across multiple construction areas and operates light equipment. The position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

Knowledge of general labor and maintenance tasks, hand tool operation, and equipment uses and practices.
Ability to operate light maintenance equipment and clean tools and equipment.
Communication and interpersonal skills sufficient to exchange or convey information and receive work direction from coworkers, supervisors, and the general public.
High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D.), or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential duties.
Ability to perform frequent physical activities including climbing, balancing, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, driving, pushing, pulling, lifting, and using hands.
Ability to exert up to 75 pounds of force occasionally, up to 40 pounds frequently with team assistance, and/or up to 20 pounds constantly to move objects.

Nice To Haves

Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

Perform basic entry-level construction and maintenance labor.
Follow company policies and processes regarding personal protective equipment (PPE).
Dig, spread, and level dirt and gravel using picks and shovels.
Mix, pour, and spread concrete, gravel, and other materials using hand tools.
Lift, carry, and hold building materials, tools, and supplies.
Clean tools, equipment, materials, and work areas.
Perform routine tasks such as setting and removing concrete forms, filling joints, painting, grouting, installing steel siding, and joining, wrapping, and sealing pipe sections.
Assist construction workers and skilled construction workers with layout, carpentry, painting, waterproofing, concrete work, masonry, structural steel work, and demolition.
Operate light equipment such as air hammers, concrete saws, concrete vibrators, and concrete pumps.
Follow safety and incident-reporting procedures and bring problems to the attention of the Superintendent, Field Safety Coordinator, or HR Manager.
Perform additional duties assigned to support project and organizational success.