CONSTRUCTION WORKER II

Branch Civil; Burnsville (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a reliable General Laborer to join their growing team. This full-time position involves performing essential tasks in heavy highway construction, including unloading materials, operating tools, and ensuring site safety. The ideal candidate will have a positive attitude, a strong work ethic, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. With a focus on safety and dependability, this role offers the opportunity to contribute to significant construction projects while developing valuable skills in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and strong work ethic are essential.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Unload tools and prepare building site materials.
• Safely operate construction tools and equipment.
• Follow health and safety procedures on the job site.

Skills

Dependability

Adaptability/Flexibility

Effective Communication

Safety Awareness

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Pressure Washers

Jackhammers

Drills

Pipe Saws

Grinders

Plate Compactor

Job description

Position Summary

Branch's Civil Division is searching for a reliable General Laborer to join our well-established, growing company. The Laborer will perform tasks involving manual labor in heavy highway construction projects. The ideal candidate should be capable of working with minimal oversight but willing to follow directions closely.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Unload tools, prepare building site materials, stack building materials, and set up equipment
• Follow project instructions from construction manager or supervisor
• Direct traffic safely around the construction or road maintenance site
• Use construction and maintenance tools and equipment to complete daily tasks
• Follow all health and safety procedures on the job site and report violations immediately to management
• Safely operate a variety of tools including pressure washers, jackhammers, drills, pipe saws, grinders, jumping jack, plate compactor
• Load and unload construction supplies from trucks manually and with equipment
• Prepare new construction sites by digging, moving dirt, installing E&S controls, exposing existing utilities
• Clean and clear debris and hazardous materials
• Ensure construction equipment and tools are cleaned and stored properly

Duties/Responsibilities Cont.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and work ethic
• Able to work independently or as an active member of a team

Competencies

• Dependability
• Adaptability/Flexibility
• Communicating Effectively
• Following Policies and Procedures
• Working Safely

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. The position involves lifting heavy objects, walking and standing for long periods, and performing strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions. The employee lifts, pushes, pulls, or carries objects, requiring good manual dexterity and the ability to quickly move arms and legs. Frequently, the employee lifts or moves up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position which will typically involve 40+ hours a week.

AAP/EEO Statement

It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of the Company not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law, in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and other employment terms.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.