Construction Laborer - Clearwater

Hubbard Construction Company; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Hubbard Construction Company is seeking an entry-level Construction Laborer in Florida. The role emphasizes physical work, hands-on tasks, and following directions on active road and site projects.

You will assist skilled workers, handle tools, and support site safety and organization. Ideal candidates have minimal construction experience, are able to work outdoors in varying conditions, and can communicate effectively with supervisors and team members.

Qualifications

• Entry-level role; minimal industry experience required.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Driver's license preferred.
• Ability to understand verbal and visual instructions and communicate with job site supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Measure distance from grade stakes, drive stakes, and stretch lines.
• Observe excavating activities for conformance to stake references.
• Read survey stake to determine grade for embankment.
• Operate basic hand tools safely and effectively; assist skilled workers.
• Direct traffic around construction zones when required.
• Load and unload materials such as concrete, tools, and equipment.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Ability to work outdoors

Ability to read and follow verbal/visu

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Driver's license (preferred)

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

100+ Years of Experience at Work for You!

Since 1920, the professional men and women of Hubbard Construction have literally paved the way for hundreds of public and private projects that have supported Florida's rise to prominence.

Hubbard is one of Florida's largest heavy civil construction companies. We are proud to be a part of Florida's history and we are eager to continue to serve the Florida market and beyond.

The scope of Hubbard's work includes complex highway projects, site development, paving, utility and drainage systems, surveying, RAP and hot mix sales, and state-of-the-art bridge building. We provide multiple delivery systems in design-build, bid-build, public/private-partnerships and design-build finance.

Hubbard Construction's parent company, Vinci, operates through a network of 330 agencies and 770 production sites, in 17 countries around the world.

General Description

Construction Laborers typically have previous experience working in road construction; predominately working with their hands, feet and using consistent thought process in decision making and executing instructions.

Key Duties

Construction Laborers are responsible for carrying out a wide range of physical responsibilities which may include:

• Measures distance from grade stakes, drives stakes, and stretches tight line.
• Observe excavating activities to verify conformance to stake references.
• Reads survey stake along highway right of way to determine grade specification for embankment.
• Bolts, nails, aligns, and block up under forms.
• Signals operators of construction or asphalt equipment to facilitate alignment, movement, and adjustment of machinery to conform to grade specifications.
• Level earth or asphalt to grade specifications, using picks, shovels and rakes.
• Variety of tasks involving dexterous use of hands and tools, such as sawing lumber, dismantling forms, removing projections from concrete, and mounting pipe hangers.
• Perform incidental work items and duties included within other crafts.
• Preparing construction sites by clearing debris, removing hazards, and setting up barriers or signage.
• Loading and unloading materials such as concrete, tools, and equipment.
• Digging trenches and excavations for foundations, utilities, or drainage systems.
• Operating basic hand and power tools safely and effectively.
• Assisting skilled workers such as carpenters, equipment operators, pipe layers and concrete finishers.
• Mixing and pouring concrete or other construction materials.
• Installing and removing temporary structures such as scaffolding, fencing, and forms.
• Directing traffic around construction zones when required.
• Moving materials and equipment throughout the job site manually or using wheelbarrows, forklifts, or other equipment.
• Assisting with site grading and landscaping activities.
• Conducting basic maintenance on tools and equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

General

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each Key Duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience

This position is an entry-level role and requires minimal experience in the construction industry.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Driver's license (preferred)
• Must be able to understand verbal and visual instructions and communicate effectively with job site supervisors and fellow employees.

Physical Demands

The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by a Construction Laborer to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Constant ability to walk at a normal pace, on various walking surfaces, including asphalt, concrete, dirt and stone.
• Frequent ability to stoop, bend, and crouch.
• Frequent physical dexterity to use hand tools, such as a hand shovel or wheelbarrow; consisting of pushing/pulling and lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Must be able to use steps and handle/grab bard to access and egress heavy mobile equipment.
• Frequent vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Frequent ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and/or other sounds (e.g., moving equipment, backing alarms, or other alarms, instructions/directions from supervisor and/or spotter).

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those that a Construction Laborer will encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Work is performed outdoors, in various weather conditions; typically excluding below freezing temperatures.
• Work environment periodically exposes the employees to high levels of noise, commonly found in road construction.
• Work may involve a variety of substances commonly found in road construction or near equipment, such as, grease, diesel fuel, gasoline, and asphalt.
• Employee regularly works near heavy equipment, moving machinery, and near traffic.

Company Benefits

• Company Paid Basic Life Insurance
• Company Paid Long Term Disability Policy
• Company Paid Vacation & Holiday Pay
• Company Paid Parental Leave
• Company Paid Maternity Leave
• Company Paid Employee/Family Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary Medical & Vision Insurance
• Voluntary Dental Insurance
• Voluntary Short Term Disability
• Voluntary Supplemental Term Life
• Voluntary Accident, Legal, Hospital, Critical Illness Policies
• 401(k) Plan w/Employer Match
• Annual Company Stock Purchase Opportunities
• Discount Partnerships: Verizon, Ford, Perkspot
• Health and Wellness Benefits, including Monthly Gym/Fitness Incentives

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. We promote a Drug-Free Workplace.

Blythe Construction, Inc. - Hubbard Construction Company - Northeast Paving - Sunmount Paving - Virginia Paving Company, are hereby referred to as VINCI CONSTRUCTION USA

Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources at

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VINCI CONSTRUCTION USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

VINCI CONSTRUCTION USA is committed to providing a fair and equal employment opportunity workplace. All hiring and promotional decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status that is protected by federal, state, or local law.