Drywall Laborer/Helper

Fl-Crane-; Madison (AL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Fl-Crane- is seeking an entry level Drywall Laborer/Helper to assist the Drywall Mechanic with hanging, securing, and preparing drywall and related tasks on construction sites in Alabama. You will transport materials, use hand and power tools, and help maintain a safe, organized work area under guidance.

This role requires basic tool skills, ability to read measuring tools, good communication, and willingness to travel with overnight stays. High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Qualifications

• Basic hand and power tool skills required.
• Ability to read and use measuring tools such as tape measure.
• Ability to work and communicate with others; follow safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Assist in transferring materials from trucks to jobsite.
• Load, transport, unload, and furnish materials and tools to crew.
• Assist Mechanic with drywall hanging, securing studs, and related tasks.
• Help lift and position materials during installation; use hand and power tools.
• Maintain a clean work area and restock supplies as needed.
• Measure, cut, and bend materials; mix compounds to proper consistency.
• Prepare surfaces for applications and assist with drywall taping.
• Perform routine duties as directed; may work at heights or trenches.
• Travel with crew as needed; hotel and per-diem provided.

Skills

Basic hand tools

Basic power tools

Measuring tools

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent (preferred)

Job description

The Drywall Laborer/Helper aids the Drywall Mechanic in performing various tasks. The Drywall Laborer/Helper is an entry level position that performs tasks through direction and guidance of others.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Help transfer materials from truck to jobsite in construction site conditions.
• Load, transport, unload, and furnish experienced craft workers with materials, tools, equipment and supplies.
• Assist Mechanic with assigned tasks; hanging and securing drywall, position and install metal studs.
• Assist in lifting, positioning, and securing of materials and work pieces during installation.
• Use appropriate hand (i.e. hammer, screwdriver, wire strippers, wrenches) and power tools (i.e. drills, threading machine, grinders, saws) to fit and install all types of materials and components.
• Maintains a clean work area and protects structures or surfaces near work areas to avoid damage.
• Restock supplies and materials as necessary.
• Measure, cut, and bend materials to the right size with degrees of supervision.
• Mixing compound to desired consistency.
• Cleaning and preparing surfaces for applications of materials, such as by drywall taping.
• Perform any other routine duties as directed by experienced craft workers.
• May include working at heights or in trenches or excavations as needed.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (preferred)

Preferred Skills and Abilities

• Basic hand and power tool skills
• Ability to read and use measuring tools such as tape measure
• Ability to work and communicate with others
• Analyze information and evaluate problems
• Ability to safely work at heights
• Ability to learn and follow our extensive company safety policy
• Work safely with all members of the crew
• Willingness to travel, with frequent overnight stays. Hotel and per-diem provided

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.