Carpenter/General Laborer

740 Commerce Drive Ste. 2, Venice FL

Description

Employees/General Laborer needed for MARINE construction company. The General Laborer position assists the skilled craft personnel in performing required construction tasks to complete a project. You must be hard working, self-motivated, with a positive attitude and able to work with a team! You will be required to get in the water from time to time to do your job. We are a drug free workplace. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES includes the following. (Additional duties may be assigned) Ability to work 8 to 10 hour shifts, on marine construction projects; Sweep and clean the project site; Carry lumber and supplies to Carpenters; help carpenters assemble concrete forms; assist welders when needed; works with cranes and rigging; assist in pouring concrete; act as signal person for the equipment operators; help unload and load trucks; paint, sweep, and wash down equipment on the job site; safely secure the work area to allow only authorized personnel into work zone; load and unload materials from deck, barges, and miscellaneous equipment; ability to swim; ability able to tolerate vibrations, heat, and high noise levels; ability to communicate well as part of a small team and work cooperatively with other colleagues; ability to give, receive, understand, respond to, and follow verbal and written communications and/or instructions; maintain a high standard of ethical behavior, encourage ethical behavior in others, support ethical decisions and actively seek appropriate resolution to potential ethical conflicts • Responsible for practicing safe work standards and promoting an Incident and Injury Free (IIF) work environment as a condition of employment QUALIFICATIONS and SKILLS • Must be 18 years of age or older • High school, GED, or equivalent diploma • Proficient working with standard laborer tools such as (but not limited to): sledgehammers, shovels, brooms, vacuums, pressure washers and general hand tools • Must be able to communicate: give, receive, understand, follow and respond to verbal and written instructions PHYSICAL DEMANDS The employee must be able to meet the physical requirements of this position, including: Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions and on marine vessels in water; able to safely execute duties in and around heavy equipment/large machinery in marine dredging and marine construction job sites; able to wear the personal protective equipment (PPE) required of various construction work environments (hard hats, safety glasses, personal flotation devices, respirators, etc.) Valid Drivers License, and reliable transportation. Must be able to come into office for application and interview Job Type: Full-time Education: High school or equivalent (Preferred) Experience: Construction Experience: 1 year (Preferred) License/Certification: Driver's License (Preferred) Work Location: One location Work Remotely: No