Field Laborer

R&J Construction•Danville, CA

7d•$21 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

Perform construction duties for residential and commercial projects in a timely manner and within company guidelines. The position reports directly to a Superintendent or Supervisor. Work includes preparing and cleaning sites, moving materials and equipment, assisting with construction activities, and maintaining safety and professionalism on jobsites and homeowners’ properties. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., for eight working hours per day excluding breaks.

Requirements

Ability to lift 40 pounds.
Ability to perform physical activities involving considerable use of arms and legs and movement of the whole body, including climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
Ability to communicate successfully in English.
Reliable transportation, including a favorable DMV report, a current and unexpired California driver's license, and proof of valid auto insurance in the employee’s name.
Ability to travel to and from jobsites with tools on time.

Responsibilities

Follow instructions and communicate problems, issues, or potential hazards involving materials, people, or homeowner possessions before they occur.
Clean and prepare construction sites to eliminate possible hazards.
Consistently follow safety rules and policies.
Inform the direct supervisor of needs before the next workday to support work efficiency.
Provide reliable transportation and arrive at varying jobsites on time with tools.
Move materials and equipment from trucks to jobsites and within jobsites.
Perform assigned tasks, including tasks outside typical duties, to help projects reach completion.
Maintain a professional and courteous work environment and good working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, and clients.
Read and interpret plans, instructions, and specifications to determine work activities.
Control traffic near and around work zones.
Signal equipment operators to facilitate the alignment, movement, and adjustment of machinery, equipment, and materials.
Dig ditches and trenches; backfill excavations; and compact and level earth to grade specifications using picks, shovels, pneumatic tampers, and rakes.
Measure, mark, and record openings and distances to lay out construction work areas.
Load, unload, identify, and distribute building materials, machinery, and tools according to project plans and specifications.
Erect and disassemble scaffolding, shoring, braces, traffic barricades, ramps, and other temporary structures under supervision.
Maintain discretion and professionalism while on homeowners’ properties.