Laborers

S.T. Wooten Corporation•Wilmington, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Laborers perform general construction tasks involving physical labor at construction projects and plants. The work may include using hand and power tools and other equipment; cleaning and preparing sites; digging trenches; supporting excavations; erecting scaffolding; and clearing rubble and debris. Laborers may also assist craft workers and perform additional duties assigned by a supervisor or manager. The position requires regular and predictable attendance and may involve long, flexible hours, including nights and weekends, as customer needs demand. Work is outdoors for extended periods in all seasons.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Must have a valid North Carolina driver's license or REAL ID.
Must be able to obtain a TWIC Card and meet the criteria for obtaining a military base pass.
Must have a good work ethic.
Must be willing to work nights and weekends if needed.
Must be able to work with hand tools and follow directions to accomplish work details.
Must have regular and predictable attendance.
Must have reliable transportation to and from work.
Must be able to perform heavy physical effort, including frequently lifting, pulling, or moving materials or equipment weighing over 80 pounds.
Must be able to work continuously around noise, dust, heat, cold, oil, and heavy equipment.
Must normally use personal protective equipment.
Must be able to exchange ideas quickly and clearly and receive and evaluate detailed information and instructions.

Nice To Haves

Outside work experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Operate jackhammers, drills, and other power tools as required.
Position, join, align, and seal structural components, including concrete wall sections and pipes.
Shovel materials into portable cement mixers; mix, pour, and spread concrete.
Signal equipment operators to help align, move, and adjust machinery, equipment, and materials.
Spray materials through hoses to clean, coat, or seal surfaces.
Attend to machines that pump concrete, grout, cement, sand, plaster, or stucco through spray guns.
Attend to pumps, compressors, and generators that provide power or heat and move materials.
Lubricate, clean, and repair machinery, equipment, and tools.
Apply caulking compounds by hand or with caulking guns.
Clean and prepare construction sites to eliminate possible hazards.
Control traffic passing near, in, and around work zones.
Dig ditches or trenches, backfill excavations, and compact and level earth to grade specifications.
Erect and disassemble scaffolding, shoring, braces, traffic barricades, ramps, and other temporary structures.
Load and unload building materials, machinery, and tools.
Mix ingredients to create compounds for covering or cleaning surfaces.
Learn and follow safety regulations.
Assist craft workers, including carpenters, plasterers, and masons.
Work long, flexible hours, including nights and weekends when demanded by customers, and work outdoors for extended periods in all seasons.
Perform additional duties as required or directed by an immediate supervisor or other manager.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance.