Construction Laborer

Austin TX

Description

The construction laborer performs tasks involving physical labor at underground utility construction projects. The position may operate a variety of hand and power tools and may clean and prepare sites, dig trenches, set braces to support the sides of excavations, erect scaffolding, clean up rubble and debris, and remove waste materials. The position may assist other skilled workers at the site and company yard. Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 1. Performs a variety of tasks involving strenuous manual labor in underground utility construction projects; performs manual work in preparing the site for the contracted scope of work. 2. Shovels dirt, concrete, asphalt and various other construction materials into construction areas. 3. Excavates and fills trenches and ditches. 4. Maintains a clean job site: picks up and delivers all tools and equipment and secures job site each day to eliminate potential hazards. 5. Performs materials handling and storage. 6. Loads and unloads trucks and hauls and hoists materials. 7. Ensures that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed. Brings problems to the attention of the foreman, safety director or supervisor. 8. OSHA 10 (preferred). Competencies 1. Communication Proficiency. 2. Competent Person. 3. Diversity and Inclusion. 4. Results Driven. 5. Stress Management/Composure. 6. Teamwork Orientation. Benefits 56 hours PTO yearly. health, dental and vision insurance.