Construction Laborer

A/Z Corporation; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A/Z Corporation in Bedford, MA is seeking construction laborers and helpers to assist on a variety of sites. The role involves preparing and cleaning up sites, installing barricades, demolition, assisting operators, and supporting other craft workers.

You will follow plans, maintain safety and quality, participate in site housekeeping, and interact professionally with teammates. Candidates typically have 0–3 years of field experience or are completing trade school or apprenticeship, with OSHA 10

Qualifications

• 0–3 years of field experience or completion of a trade program
• OSHA 10 certification required or preferred
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team and stay safety-conscious

Responsibilities

• Attend assigned location (office or project site) regularly
• Clean and prepare construction sites by removing debris and hazards
• Load/unload materials used in construction
• Lift/move objects up to 50 lbs as needed
• Build or take apart bracing, scaffolding, and temporary structures
• Dig trenches or backfill holes for prep work
• Operate or tend equipment used in construction and demolition
• Assist craft workers in mechanical, electrical, telecom trades
• Follow plans and instructions from supervisors
• Maintain safety and quality standards
• Participate in site housekeeping
• Interact professionally with coworkers

Skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Documentation

Education

OSHA 10 certification

Trade school or apprenticeship

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Construction laborers and helpers work on almost all construction sites, performing a wide range of tasks and a variety of construction-related activities during all phases of construction. The main task laborers perform is preparing and cleaning up construction sites. Job duties to include (but not limited to) install barricades, demolition (hand and by means of mechanical devices), provide assistance to equipment operators, assist in concrete or asphalt installations, cleaning up sites, and disposing of waste, as well as helping with any other needs of craft workers.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Regular attendance at assigned location; may include A/Z office or other project site;
• Clean and prepare construction sites by removing debris and possible hazards;
• Load or unload building materials to be used in construction;
• Lifting and moving objects and materials at times in excess of 50lbs, intermittently and at times continuously;
• Build or take apart bracing, scaffolding, and temporary structures;
• Dig trenches, backfill holes, or compact earth to prepare for construction;
• Operate or tend equipment and machines used in construction and demolition (to include jackhammers, demo saws, etc.);
• Help craft workers with their duties (ie: mechanical, electrical, and telecom divisions);
• Follow plans and instructions from supervisors or more experienced workers;
• Must maintain strict adherence to safety rules and quality;
• Participate in site housekeeping;
• Interact with co-workers in an attentive courteous manner;
• Additional duties as directed by management.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work independently or as part of a team;
• Experience: 0-3 years of Field Experience, trade school or apprenticeship;
• Be highly focused on customer satisfaction expectations;
• Good documentation and record keeping;
• Preparation of miscellaneous paperwork including time sheets, daily reports and material requests;
• Understanding of and strict adherence to daily Job Hazard Analysis (JHA);
• OSHA 10 certification.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Ability to perform tasks in all aspects of construction sites; ability to climb ladders and crawl as needed; ability to work from aerial lifts; ability to lift and manipulate objects of up to 50 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

GMP - Aseptic and non-Aseptic Areas and Non GMP Area - Offices spaces