CONSTRUCTION WORKER II

Branch Builds, Inc.; Burnsville (NC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in construction is seeking a reliable General Laborer to join their growing team. This full-time position involves performing manual labor for heavy highway construction projects, where you'll be responsible for unloading tools, preparing building materials, and ensuring safety on site. Ideal candidates will possess a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. This role offers a dynamic work environment with the opportunity to contribute to significant infrastructure projects while honing your skills in the construction field.

Qualifications

• Must have a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team is essential.

Responsibilities

• Unload tools, prepare materials, and set up equipment for construction.
• Safely operate various construction tools and follow health and safety procedures.
• Direct traffic and ensure a safe working environment.

Skills

Positive attitude

Teamwork

Ability to work independently

Tools

Pressure washers

Jackhammers

Drills

Pipe saws

Grinders

Jumping jack

Plate compactor

Job description

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 both manually and with the use of 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

Qualifications

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

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 lifts heavy objects, walks and stands for long periods of time and performs strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions. The employee lifts, pushes, pulls or carries objects. The position requires good manual dexterity (hand, hand with arm, two hands). The position requires the ability to quickly move arms and legs. The employee must frequently lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

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

Other Duties

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