CONSTRUCTION WORKER I

National Association of Women in Construction; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Association of Women in Construction is seeking an entry-level position in Athens, Georgia. This role focuses on supporting skilled tradesmen in construction activities, including assisting with concrete placement and performing traffic control.

Candidates should possess a high school diploma and a willingness to perform manual labor. Key tasks involve using small machinery and hand tools and responding to emergency situations as needed. The company is committed to equal opportunity in employment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic construction practices and jobsite safety.
• Ability to perform manual labor as needed in support of construction activities.
• Ability to operate small machinery and hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist concrete masons with forming and placement of concrete.
• Assist construction operators with earthmoving activities.
• Establish earthwork gradients for asphalt and concrete placement.
• Operate construction equipment and hand tools.
• Perform traffic control measures for construction projects.
• Respond to grounds emergencies to maintain safety.

Skills

Basic construction practices

Manual labor capabilities

Operating small machinery

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cutoff saws

Jackhammers

Tamps

Drills

Job description

Position Summary

This is an entry‑level position whose main emphasis is to support and assist skilled tradesmen in day‑to‑day construction activities. The work is supervised by a foreman and, to a lesser degree, by the skilled workers being assisted. Responsibilities include helping to form and place concrete, potholing utilities, serving as a spotter during excavation, assisting in backfill, grading, asphalt placement and other job‑site activities. The role also involves maintaining barricades, signage, and performing traffic control, using hand tools and small machinery such as cutoff saws, jackhammers, tamps and drills. Additional duties include reporting during inclement weather for downed tree removal, snow and ice removal, and any other tasks as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Knowledge of basic construction practices/techniques including, but not limited to, concrete forming/placement, grading, and jobsite safety.
• Ability to perform manual labor as needed in support of construction activities.
• Ability to operate small machinery including, but not limited to, cutoff saws, jack hammers, tamps, etc., as well as hand tools.

Physical Demands

• Stand, walk, stoop, bend, squat, and lift up to 75 lbs. throughout an 8‑hour work day.
• Perform duties under adverse weather and adverse climate conditions.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Assist concrete masons – forming and placement of concrete for sidewalks, curb cuts, curbing, footers, aprons (25% of time).
• Assist construction operators with earthmoving activities related to utilities, including spotting, rough/fine grading, excavation/backfilling, tamping (25% of time).
• Assist concrete masons and construction operators to establish earthwork gradients for asphalt and concrete placement (25% of time).
• Operate construction equipment including compressors, jackhammers, compactors, saws, etc., as well as hand tools (10% of time).
• Perform traffic control measures for road and utility construction and maintenance projects, including barricades, cones, and signage (10% of time).
• Respond to grounds emergencies as they arise to maintain safety of the campus community, including periods of inclement weather (5% of time).

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ([e-mail]).