Operator Laborer I

The Zemba Companies•Pleasant Grove, OH

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Operator/Laborer I assists with operating and maintaining construction equipment used for earthmoving and excavation in surface and subsurface conditions. The role supports equipment operators and field personnel by handling materials, setting up and tearing down equipment, cleaning and maintaining equipment, using hand tools, and keeping equipment and tools accounted for. Work takes place on commercial and residential properties, highways, and excavation or demolition sites for heavy construction projects. Travel to job sites is required as needed. The position performs physical labor and operates construction machinery and hand and power tools to clear, excavate, grade, compact, load, and prepare land and work sites. The employee follows field supervisor directions and project specifications, communicates about duties and construction issues, and follows safety practices and relevant written instructions. Flexibility is important in a fast-paced, growing company, and duties may extend beyond the usual responsibilities as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to follow project instructions and meet deadlines.
Good communication skills, including the ability to convey detailed spoken instructions accurately, loudly, or quickly.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Strong understanding of construction processes.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and site plans.
Basic mechanical skills for equipment maintenance.
Knowledge of environmental regulations.
Ability to work in areas of uneven terrain and in various weather conditions.
Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends as needed.
Ability to successfully pass all required training.
Reliable and punctual, with a strong work ethic.
Physical ability to sit, stand, or walk; frequently lift or carry more than 50 pounds; push or pull; reach overhead and at or below shoulder level; use foot or leg controls on machinery; drive passenger vehicles or equipment; stoop, crouch, kneel, crawl, and climb ramps, stairs, ladders, or scaffolding.
Ability to hear and distinguish speech and sounds such as machinery alarms and horns, and to see clearly at a distance of 20 feet or more and use peripheral vision.

Nice To Haves

Class A CDL with tanker endorsement preferred.
One to five years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform physical labor at commercial and residential buildings, highways, and excavation or demolition sites.
Clean and prepare job sites and tools; dig trenches by hand; set braces; and remove rubble and debris as needed.
Operate manual and mechanical clearing equipment and assist with installing pipes, structures such as manholes and catch basins, and stormwater protection devices such as silt fences.
Assist with excavation, including hand excavation of soils.
Use hand and power tools and equipment, including air hammers, earth tampers, cement mixers, measuring equipment, handheld power saws, and compaction equipment.
Set up, maintain, and tear down traffic-control devices and other equipment.
Operate construction equipment used in earthmoving, including excavators, bulldozers, compaction equipment, skid steers, directional drills, and front-end loaders, as needed to support operations.
Construct, build, level, and excavate land and below-surface areas using construction equipment while remaining aware of surroundings and equipment swing radius.
Perform general excavation tasks such as leveling, grading, and loading.
Follow proper construction hand-signal etiquette when operating machinery.
Load materials onto or off trucks, transport vehicles, and roll-off containers for transport to appropriate locations.
Operate heavy equipment safely and efficiently to minimize injury and property-damage risks.
Follow field supervisor directions and use machinery to complete tasks and achieve required grades and elevations.
Read grade lathes, grade cards, elevation hubs, benchmarks, control points, and other markings to meet job specifications, including required elevations to within one-tenth of a foot.
Apply knowledge of compaction testing and materials, taking optimum moisture into consideration when using smooth-drum or sheepsfoot equipment.
Read and understand measurements in inches and feet.
Communicate with field supervisors about duties, construction problems, and methods for improvement.
Read and comply with safety plans, work permits, maintenance instructions, training manuals, material safety data sheets, warning tags, traffic signs, and procedure manuals.
Serve as backup for other positions when directed by management.
Perform daily safety and maintenance checks and follow safe work practices and procedures.
Keep the work area clean and safe and report safety hazards or equipment malfunctions.
Provide input on improving operational efficiency.
Complete required training and meet project instructions and deadlines.