Construction Laborer

Reytec Construction Resources Inc.; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction company in Corpus Christi, Texas, seeks construction laborers to perform various physical tasks on site. Responsibilities include preparing construction areas, safely handling materials, mixing concrete, and operating machinery. Candidates must be able to understand instructions and possess health and safety certifications. Willingness to learn is essential. This role is ideal for individuals looking to start a career in construction and contribute to various projects.

Qualifications

• Must understand written and verbal instructions.
• Willing to learn new tasks in construction.
• Health & Safety certifications required for hiring.

Responsibilities

• Clear and prepare construction sites for work.
• Pack and store materials safely.
• Mix and pump concrete, sand, and grout.
• Erect and dismantle scaffolds and barricades.
• Assist in loading and unloading materials.
• Purchase minor construction materials.
• Handle construction machines like forklifts.
• Repair and maintain tools and equipment.
• Clear debris and tree stumps.

Skills

Understanding written and verbal instructions

Willingness to learn

Health & Safety certifications

Job description

Construction laborers work on construction project sites where they perform various physical tasks. Generally, the duties performed by construction laborers are shown in the job description example below:

• Clear the construction area and prepare it for the commencement of construction work
• Safely pack and store work materials as directed by the site supervisor
• Responsible for mixing and pumping concrete, sand and grout
• Responsible for erecting and dismantling scaffolds and barricades
• Assist in loading, and unloading of construction materials
• Assist in the purchase of minor construction materials like tap, binding wires, and twine
• Handle construction machines such as forklifts
• Repair and maintain construction tools and equipment
• Clear debris and tree stumps

Perform other duties as necessary.

Requirements and Skills

Below are the major skills, abilities, and knowledge that we expect candidates for the construction laborer job to possess to be considered for an interview appointment:

• Education: may not be educated but must have the ability to understand written and verbal instructions is important. He/she must be willing and ready to learn new ways of handling construction tasks.
• Communication: must be able to understand written and verbal instructions and must be willing to adhere to plans and directives.
• Health & Safety: applicants will be required to obtain health and safety certifications to be hired.