Laborer

General laborers help with manual labor tasks and support operations on worksites. Duties include, but are not limited to, trash and debris collection, keeping site safe, use of power tools, digging trenches, unloading materials, preparing job sites, use of hand tools and more. The position will complete assigned tasks while achieving a Zero Incident goal.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job (standing for long periods of time, lifting heavy loads of up to 50 pounds etc.)
• Good hand-eye coordination
• Familiarity with power tools and machinery is a plus
• Communication and teamwork skills
• Commitment to safety rules
• Apprenticeship or specialization is an asset, but not necessary

Responsibilities

• Clean up worksites from hazardous or obsolete material

• Assist welders, carpenters, painters or other tradespeople on-site

• Handle and transport materials (e.g. cement) and equipment (e.g. drills and grinders)

• Use power tools and machinery (e.g. forklifts) when needed

• Follow instructions from supervisors to perform manual labor tasks (e.g. digging, stacking up goods)

• Put up warning signs (e.g. signposts, cones) for vehicles and passersby

• Help with setting up and transferring temporary structures (e.g. scaffolding)

• Report issues with equipment or unsafe conditions