Construction Laborer: On-Site Support & Demolition

PALA Interstate; Geismar (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

PALA Interstate, LLC is seeking a Laborer to support skilled construction workers on project sites in Geismar, LA. The role focuses on unskilled manual duties, tool and material handling, and following specific work orders.

You may perform tasks such as preparing surfaces, mixing or spreading concrete, loading materials, erecting scaffolding, and assisting with demolition and rough carpentry. Education: HS/GED preferred; trade school optional; equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• High School or GED preferred but not required.
• Trade School program preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Follows specific work orders as given by a skilled construction worker or foreman.
• Cleans tools, equipment, materials and specified work areas as needed.
• Digs, spreads and levels dirt, gravel and sand.
• Mixes, spreads and pours concrete, asphalt, gravel or other ground surfaces.
• Transports needed tools, equipment and material to/from and around work site. Loads and unloads materials from company truck by hand or with an assisting device such as a forklift.
• Erects and disassembles scaffolding.
• Sprays materials such as sand, water, steam or paint through a hose to clean, coat or seal surfaces.
• Grinds, sands or polishes surfaces using tools and machines.
• Measures distance for various jobs i.e., grade stakes, cutting material, etc.
• Signals operators of construction equipment to facilitate alignment and movement of machinery or materials.
• Positions, joins, aligns and seals pipe sections.
• Applies caulking compounds by hand or with caulking gun to seal crevices.
• Performs variety of tasks involving dexterous use of hands and tools i.e., demolishing structures, sawing lumber, dismantling forms, cutting insulation material and removing projections from concrete.

Skills

Dexterous hands

Manual labor

Education

High School or GED

Trade School

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

PALA Interstate, LLC is seeking a Laborer to support skilled construction workers on project sites in Geismar, LA. The role focuses on unskilled manual duties, tool and material handling, and following specific work orders.

You may perform tasks such as preparing surfaces, mixing or spreading concrete, loading materials, erecting scaffolding, and assisting with demolition and rough carpentry. Education: HS/GED preferred; trade school optional; equal opportunity employer.