General Laborer Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• No minimum education requirements.
• A valid state ID or Driver’s License.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, and use hands and fingers to perform assigned duties.
• Ability to walk and stand for long periods and perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions.
• Ability to work at elevations, on uneven surfaces, or in confined spaces when required.
• Sufficient visual, hearing, communication, and motor skills to safely perform job responsibilities.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and follow safety procedures, work instructions, and company policies; exercise sound judgment; solve problems; maintain attention to detail; manage stress; and adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing and to understand, follow, and transmit written and oral instructions.
• Ability to work independently and complete daily activities according to the work schedule.
• Ability to meet the attendance schedule with dependability and consistency.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and meet applicable customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness-for-duty requirements.
• Must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States; the employer cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

Nice To Haves

• 12 or more months of experience in an industrial setting is preferred.
• Some knowledge of the proper use of equipment, materials, and supplies used in an industrial setting.
• Some knowledge of first aid and applicable safety precautions.

Responsibilities

• Perform strenuous manual labor, including lifting, bending, kneeling, climbing, and working in heat.
• Shovel asphalt or other materials into construction areas and assist with patching asphalt using hot or cold mix.
• Excavate and fill trenches and ditches.
• Clean and prepare work sites; pick up tools and equipment and secure the site each day to eliminate potential hazards.
• Handle and store materials, and load and unload trucks and haul or hoist materials.
• Use hand and power tools and other equipment properly and safely.
• Assist other craft workers and perform other assigned duties.
• Follow safety and incident-reporting procedures and bring problems to the attention of the Foreman or Safety personnel.
• Complete daily activities according to the work schedule and meet attendance expectations.