Laborer

Vogel Bros. Building Co•Madison, WI

13d•Onsite

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 role involves semi-skilled and manual labor, including repetitive tasks involving physical activity. The candidate must be a member of the union. The Laborer follows instructions from the Superintendent and/or Foremen, observes safety requirements, completes work within prescribed time periods, provides accurate timecard information, reports equipment shortages, and attends scheduled training and safety meetings. The role also provides support to all trades as needed. Work takes place outdoors and may involve exposure to heat, cold, rain, moderate to loud noise, high or precarious locations, and uneven walking surfaces affected by weather and construction conditions.

Requirements

Be a member 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 determined acceptable by 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 of the specific trade.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions of the specific 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 and 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 and/or move up to 150 pounds with assistance and frequently lift and/or move up to 85 pounds without assistance.
Ability to comprehend and speak clearly in English (translation is acceptable) and have sufficient hearing acuity to conduct normal business.
Expected to get along with others, arrive at work on time, display a positive attitude, refrain from derogatory language, and wear presentable attire.

Responsibilities

Comply with job assignments and specific instructions from the Superintendent and/or Foremen.
Comply with the company Safety Program, jobsite-specific safety rules, and supervisor directions.
Set a personal example by maintaining high safety standards, properly maintaining and using safety equipment, and participating in scheduled safety meetings.
Follow directions from the Superintendent and/or Foremen to complete assigned tasks and goals within the prescribed time period.
Provide accurate information to complete timecards.
Inform the Superintendent or Foreman of equipment shortages.
Attend scheduled training sessions to improve quality and productivity.
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 perform general maintenance servicing of power and hand tools, pneumatic tools, machines, automobiles, and construction vehicles.
Provide support to all trades as needed.