Laborer

LABORER

REPORTS TO:  Manager

NOTE: Statements included in this description are intended to reflect the general duties and responsibilities of the position and are not intended to be all inclusive.

JOB SUMMARY (This is a Non-Exempt Position)

The laborer performs tasks involving physical labor at various sites and projects. The position may operate a variety of hand and power tools and may clean and prepare sites, to support operations as needed. This may also include the removal of debris and waste materials. 

JOB REQUIREMENTS

 • Ability to take orders, instructions, and guidance from supervisors.

• Ability to speak English 

• Adheres to safety requirements and procedures and wearing of required safety equipment and clothing.

• Ensure that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed.

• Must have physical strength to perform required duties of the position. 

• Ability to concentrate on tasks and projects.

• Performs materials handling and storage.

• Brings problems to the attention of the Manager or Supervisor. 

• Teamwork with the ability to operate on own initiative.

• Highly disciplined to follow through with assignments and tasks.

• Knowledge of ready-mix operations or ability to be trained.

• Operate company vehicles and equipment. 

• Valid Driver’s License.

• Other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 • Full-time position that may require long hours and weekend work or after-hours duty.

• Perform various tasks, activities, duties, or responsibilities required for a job.

• Duties may change at any time with or without notice.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

 • Lift heavy objects and perform strenuous physical labor under adverse conditions.

• Good manual dexterity (hand with arm, two hands, and multi-limb coordination)

• Excellent stamina.

• Physical demand requires push, lift, pull, or carry objects; use abdominal and lower back muscles to provide physical support to operations as needed.

o Exert up to 60 pounds of force occasionally, and/or

o Up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or

o A negligible amount of force constantly to move objects