General Laborer

Blythe Development Co; Charleston (AR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Drug-Free Workplace

Job summary

Blythe Development Co in Charlotte, NC, is seeking a General Laborer to support highway and heavy construction projects. This hands-on role requires physical labor, tool use, site preparation, digging trenches, and maintaining a clean, safe jobsite.

You will follow safety policies, report issues to a supervisor, work with a crew to stay on schedule, and adapt to changing locations and shifts.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift, push, pull, and/or carry 50+ pounds.
• Able to perform strenuous construction labor.
• Able to use hand and power tools safely.
• Willing to work varying schedules and locations.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical labor on highway and heavy construction sites, including lifting, carrying, loading, and unloading tools and materials.
• Prepare jobsites by clearing work areas, setting up materials, and assisting with traffic-control devices and work-zone protection as directed.
• Dig and backfill trenches, set excavation braces, and assist crews with grading, drainage, utility, concrete, and paving activities.
• Safely use hand and power tools such as shovels, rakes, brooms, compactors, saws, and other construction equipment.
• Guide equipment operators from the ground and maintain safe clearance in active work zones.
• Remove rubble, debris, and waste materials and keep the jobsite clean and organized.
• Follow foreman instructions and company safety policies and incident-reporting requirements.
• Report unsafe conditions or equipment concerns to a supervisor promptly.
• Work cooperatively with the crew to complete tasks safely and on schedule.
• Adapt to changing project locations, work schedules, weather conditions, and shift times.

Skills

Lifting 50+ lbs

Strenuous labor

Hand tools safety

Teamwork

Safety procedures

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Blythe Development, headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, is a licensed general contractor specializing in site development, road construction, and golf course construction across North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia. We are 100% employee-owned.

Founded in 1989 by Charlotte natives Jack and Frank Blythe, Blythe Development performs clearing, grading, storm drainage, sanitary sewer, waterline, curb and gutter, sidewalk, concrete paving, retaining walls, culverts, bridges, stone base, and asphalt paving. Blythe Brothers Asphalt Company provides our asphalt services. With more than 900 employees, we self-perform 80% of site groundwork, giving us greater control over safety, quality, schedules, and costs.

Job Overview

Blythe Development is seeking a General Laborer to support highway and heavy construction projects. In this hands-on role, you will perform strenuous physical labor, use hand and power tools, prepare and maintain jobsites, dig trenches, set excavation braces, and remove rubble, debris, and waste materials. You will also help keep the jobsite clean, organized, and secure; follow all safety and incident-reporting procedures; and promptly report problems to a supervisor.

What You'll Do

• Perform physical labor on highway and heavy construction jobsites, including lifting, carrying, loading, and unloading tools and materials.
• Prepare jobsites by clearing work areas, setting up materials, and assisting with traffic-control devices and work-zone protection as directed.
• Dig and backfill trenches, set excavation braces, and assist crews with grading, drainage, utility, concrete, and paving activities.
• Safely use hand and power tools such as shovels, rakes, brooms, compactors, saws, and other construction equipment appropriate to the task.
• Guide equipment operators from the ground, remain alert to moving vehicles and machinery, and maintain safe clearance within active work zones.
• Remove rubble, debris, and waste materials and keep the jobsite, tools, and equipment clean, organized, and secure.
• Follow the foreman's instructions, company safety policies, traffic-control procedures, and incident-reporting requirements.
• Report unsafe conditions, damaged tools, equipment concerns, and other jobsite problems to a supervisor promptly.
• Work cooperatively with the crew to complete assigned tasks safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
• Adapt to changing project locations, work schedules, weather conditions, and shift times.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift, push, pull, and/or carry 50+ pounds.
• Ability to perform strenuous physical labor on highway and heavy construction projects.
• Ability to use hand and power tools safely.
• Ability to work safely and effectively in a team-oriented construction environment.
• Ability to follow supervisor instructions, safety procedures, and incident-reporting requirements.
• Flexibility to work varying schedules, shifts, and project locations.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Drug-Free Workplace