Construction Laborer-Albany, NY

Consigli Construction Co., Inc.; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking construction firm as a Construction Laborer, where you will play a vital role in building and maintaining safe job sites. This position offers a unique opportunity to be part of a respected team known for its commitment to employee ownership and community engagement. You will be responsible for loading and unloading materials, assisting skilled workers, and ensuring that safety protocols are followed. If you are reliable, punctual, and eager to contribute to exciting projects, this role is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to grow within a company that values innovation and empowerment.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of construction experience required.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Unload/load materials and assist other construction workers.
• Maintain a safe and clean job site while following safety procedures.

Skills

Construction Experience

Ability to Follow Instructions

Reliability

Punctuality

Ability to Lift Heavy Objects

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Hand Tools

Power Tools

Forklifts

Skid Loaders

Job description

Full details of the job.

Vacancy Name: Construction Laborer - Albany, NY

Vacancy No: VN213

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Salary Range: $22 - $27 (This is a range and subject to change based on experience and location of role within state.)

Vacancy Location: Albany, NY

Key Responsibilities:

Construction Laborer
Consigli Construction Co., Inc. is interested in an outstanding opportunity to become part of a team with a stellar reputation as a community engaged Employer of Choice. Established in 1905, Consigli has grown over the last 100 years from a local fourth generation family business into one of the largest construction managers and general contractors in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. In 2018, we transitioned to 100-percent employee-ownership. Nationally ranked as one of Forbes 2021 and 2022 Best Midsize employers and as one of the Best Places to Work by the Boston Globe, the Hartford Business Journal, and MaineBiz, our culture draws raw talent from college interns to seasoned veterans with substantial years of experience in their field. We credit empowerment, innovation and “thinking great” for our continual growth and success. Most important, we are thankful for our employees and are proud to have one of the most exciting project portfolios in the business.

Essential Functions:

• Unload and load materials, read plans and specifications, tend machines, and assist carpenters, operating engineers, and other construction site workers.
• Clean and prepare construction sites as needed, including assisting in erecting/dismantling scaffolding, removing and properly disposing of debris and waste materials.
• Maintain a safe and clean job site by handling materials and storing them properly, picking up and removing all tools and equipment when not in use, and securing the job site on a daily basis.
• Load and unload construction supplies from trucks both manually and with the use of equipment.
• Work with blueprints or instructions from supervisors.
• Work with materials such as wood, plastic, fiberglass, or drywall.
• Work on top of stilts, ladders, and the top beams of buildings.
• Check work regularly to ensure it's up to code and specifications.
• Operate a variety of hand and power tools, including drills, demo saw, forklifts, skid loaders, chisels, sanders, hoists and other tools as directed by management.
• Shovel materials to and from construction areas, including asphalt, concrete, dirt and snow.
• Follow all safety procedures on the job site and report violations immediately to management.
• Report incidents immediately to safety director, foreman or HR in accordance with incident reporting procedures established by the company.

Core Competencies:

• 1+ years of experience in construction.
• Must work quickly, productively and safely without error and consistently meet the production goals set by the Foreman, Superintendent or Project Manager.
• Willing and able to follow instructions from supervisors and comply with all company safety and personnel policies/protocols.
• Must be willing to travel to all job sites with valid driver’s license/dependable transportation.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time and lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Major attributes of this position are reliability, punctuality (must show up on time) and professionalism; ability to work overtime as needed.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

An Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer:
Consigli provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Any unsolicited resumes/profiles sent to Consigli including unsolicited resumes/profiles sent directly to any Consigli employees, will be considered Consigli property. Consigli will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Consigli will consider any candidate information for whom an agency has submitted an unsolicited resume/profile to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agency must obtain advance written approval from a member of Consigli's Talent Acquisition team to submit resumes/profiles, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed Consigli vendor agreement and in response to a specific job opening. Consigli will not pay a fee to any agency that does not have such agreement in place.

Legislation requires employers to verify that all newly hired individuals are authorized to work in the United States. Each new employee must complete an Employment Verification (Form I-9) and provide legally acceptable proof of their identity and authorization to work in the US.

E-Verify is an internet based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of new hires and the validity of their Social Security Numbers.

Through participation in the E-Verify program, Consigli electronically verifies the employment eligibility and Social Security Number validity of all new hires.