Construction Laborer

BH Contracting Services, LLC; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

BH Contracting Services, LLC is seeking a Construction Laborer to support on-site operations in Chesapeake, Virginia. The role involves following project directions and assisting skilled trades, while helping move and organize materials on busy job sites.

You will work with carpenters, electricians and other workers, perform basic site cleanup, operate simple tools, and help maintain safety and productivity in all weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Basic math to perform on-site calculations.
• Mechanical skills to operate drills, jackhammers, and compactors.
• Team-oriented worker with good interpersonal skills.
• Physical strength for lifting and moving materials.
• Stamina to work long hours in varying weather.

Responsibilities

• Follow instructions from project managers, supervisors and the general manager.
• Form, pour and finish concrete.
• Load and unload building materials.
• Clean the construction site and remove hazards.
• Assist carpenters, electricians and other trades as needed.
• Operate tools such as drills, jackhammers and compactors.

Skills

Basic math

Mechanical skills

Team player

Physical strength

Stamina

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Construction Laborer duties and responsibilities

• Follow instructions from project managers, supervisors and the general manager
• Help form, pour and finish concrete
• Loading and unloading building materials
• Cleaning the construction site by removing hazards materials and debris from the worksite
• Assisting craft workers such as carpenters or electricians with there duties as needed
• Operate tools such as drills, jackhammers, compactors, etc.

Construction Laborer skills and qualifications

The following are important skills for a Construction Worker to have:

• Basic math skills to preform calculations while on a job site
• Mechanical skills to run basic construction equipment such as drills, jackhammers and compactors
• Employees in this position work closely with other team members; interpersonal skills and being a team player are an essential skill for these positions
• Physical strength when performing job duties such as lifting and moving material around a job site
• Physical stamina to handle working long hours performing manual labor during the workday in hot or cold weather