Construction Laborer — Union, Field Work Ready

Jaynes Corporation; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; Full time

Job description

Foreman

Immediate Supervisor

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GENERAL LABORER

Department

Concrete/General Field Operations

Non-exempt

FLSA Status

Hourly

Pay Status

Pay Rate

$16.97 $23.37

Foreman

Immediate Supervisor

Short Description

The General Construction Laborer is responsible for cleaning and preparing construction sites for the erection of structures and buildings. Unloads and loads materials, reads plans and specifications, tends machines and assists concrete finishers, carpenters, operating engineers, and other construction site workers.

Job Description

Summary/Objective

We are looking for a flexible, results-driven team player with the ability to manage multiple tasks, produce quality work and consistently meet deadlines. Must possess a good understanding of general construction and repair methods, and familiarity of materials and equipment used in varying construction conditions.

Essential Functions

• Lift and carry materials weighing 50 to 100 pounds and occasionally more with help.
• See well (either naturally or with correction).
• Coordinate the movements of eyes, hands and fingers.
• Use hands and arms fully to reach for, handle and manipulate objects.
• Climb and maintain body balance on ladders and scaffolding.
• Stand, walk, kneel, stoop, crouch, bend, crawl or work for long periods at heights required.
• Access multiple levels of height and depth.
• Access confined spaces.
• Load, transport, unloads and furnishes experienced craft workers with materials, tools, equipment and supplies.
• Dig, spread and level dirt and gravel.
• Join, wrap and seal sections of pipe.
• Perform a variety of routine tasks, such as removing forms from set concrete, filling expansion joints, measuring distances from grade stakes, driving stakes and stretching tight line.
• Bolt, nail, align and block up under forms.
• Signal operators of construction equipment to facilitate alignment, movement and adjustment of machinery to conform to grade specifications.
• Level earth to fine grade specifications.
• Erect scaffolding, shoring and braces.
• Mop, brush or spread paints or bituminous compounds over surfaces.
• Spray materials such as water, sand, steam, vinyl, paint or stucco.
• Apply caulking compounds.
• Grind, sand or polish surfaces.
• Place culvert sections in trench.
• Assemble sections of dredge pipeline.
• Remove wallpaper.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of related experience;
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high quality standards;
• High degree of attention to detail;
• Must be able to work independently and as a team member; and
• Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and management.

Competencies

• Attention to Detail;
• Focus on Quality;
• Time Management;
• Customer/Client Focus; and
• Technical Capacity/Workmanship.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

Laborers may work in cramped spaces, with continuous exposure to such unpleasant elements as dust, fumes and odors, dampness, noise levels, or outside weather conditions.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This position can require strenuous physical work. Physical demands include frequent lifting and carrying of objects over 20 pounds, often combined with stooping, bending, twisting, crawling, reac ing, working on irregular surfaces, and working in confined spaces.

Position Type/Expected Hours Of Work

This is a full-time Union position

TRAVEL

This position requires travel.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Must pass a pre-employment screen, including but not limited to: drug and alcohol screen, background check, motor vehicle records check, reference check and physical (if applicable).
• Current and valid drivers license in the state of permanent residence (must be insurable by Jaynes automobile insurance carrier in order to drive a Jaynes vehicle).
• Proof of current completion of a general course recognized by Jaynes in Hazardous Substances - Recognition and Protection, if applicable. (Or must attend next available class.)

Work Authorization

Jaynes requires that all employees be legally authorized to work in the United States. Any person employed by Jaynes must complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9) and will be entered into the federal E-Verify system.