Construction General Laborer
$56,160–$68,640 year
On-siteNew Kensington, Pennsylvania, United States
Job Summary
Prepare worksite zones, install traffic barricades, and assist with scaffolding setup and dismantling. Load, unload, and transport materials using hand tools and machinery, including operating jackhammers, plate tampers, and concrete mixers. Assist in jackhammering, mixing, and pouring concrete while maintaining a clean job site and ensuring all equipment is stored securely. Practice safety standards in accordance with company policies and OSHA, wearing required personal protective equipment at all times. Work varied shifts including days, nights, and weekends, with willingness to travel for extended periods.
Required Qualifications
- Must be a minimum of 18 years of age or older
- Ability to pass pre-employment drug screens & background checks, including MVR
- Must be in a union or be willing to join a union
- Must be available to work varied shifts (days, nights, weekends)
- Willingness to travel for extended periods of time
- Ability to effectively communicate in, and understand, English
- Ability to stand, sit, walk, climb, bend, stoop, kneel, and crawl for extended periods or when needed
- Will occasionally be required to lift, push, pull, and carry heavy items and materials
- Ability to perform physical labor activities which includes, but is not limited to, lifting, pulling, pushing, and/or carrying different types of objects/materials
- Operate a variety of equipment, which includes, jackhammers, plate tampers, concrete mortar/mixers, electric/hydraulic machines, torches, seal pots, chainsaw/quickie saws, heavy walk behind flat saws drills, and power tools
- Assist in jackhammering, mixing, and pouring concrete
- Load, unload, and transport materials and equipment using hand tools and machinery
- Assist with setting up and dismantling scaffolding, barricades, and other temporary structures
- Preparing worksite zones, installing traffic barricades, cones, markers, and controlling traffic passing near, in, and around work zones
- Caring for company tools/equipment/machines
- Keeps job site clean of all unused/waste materials and ensures all equipment is stored in a safe and secure manner
- Ensure the practice of safety standards in accordance with company policies and OSHA
- Willingness to perform and learn different aspects of the Construction Laborer position
- Perform all other tasks and follow instructions as directed by supervisors
- Good Written/Verbal Communication
- Good Judgment/Independent Decision Making
- Dependable, Reliable, Punctual, & Self Motivated
- Adaptability
- Awareness
- Assertiveness
- Sense of Urgency
- Safety Awareness
- Ability to use a computer with keyboard, telephone, or handheld mobile device for extended periods of time, and other equipment/machinery/vehicles as needed
Desired Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent- Preferred
- Valid driver's license - Preferred
- Prior experience working as a laborer or equivalent experience - Preferred
- Mechanical aptitude - Preferred
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