General Laborer

All Star Electric; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Ox Construction is seeking a dependable General Laborer to join our civil construction team. The role involves assisting skilled tradespeople, operators, and project supervisors with site prep, material handling, cleanup, excavation support, and other jobsite duties.

The ideal candidate is safety-conscious, physically capable, and willing to work as part of a crew in varying outdoor conditions. Candidates should be reliable and ready to perform a range of manual labor tasks.

Qualifications

• Reliable transportation.
• Ability to perform physical labor for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy materials and equipment.
• Ability to work safely around heavy equipment and active construction operations.
• Strong work ethic and dependable attendance.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a crew.
• Willingness to learn new construction skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with site preparation, grading, excavation, and general civil construction activities.
• Load, unload, move, and organize construction materials, tools, and equipment.
• Assist equipment operators and skilled workers as directed.
• Perform digging, shoveling, raking, spreading, and other manual labor.
• Assist with installation of pipe, drainage systems, forms, concrete, and other construction materials.
• Maintain a clean and organized jobsite.
• Perform demolition, removal, and disposal of construction materials when required.
• Operate basic hand tools and equipment safely.
• Follow instructions from foremen, supervisors, and project managers.
• Follow all company safety policies, OSHA requirements, and jobsite procedures.
• Assist with traffic control and site protection when required.
• Work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reliable transportation

Physical stamina

Heavy lifting

Safety-conscious

Crew teamwork

Willingness to learn

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Red Ox Construction is seeking a dependable and hardworking General Laborer to join our civil construction team. The General Laborer will assist skilled tradespeople, operators, and project supervisors with a variety of construction activities, including site preparation, material handling, cleanup, excavation support, and general jobsite duties.

The ideal candidate is reliable, safety-conscious, physically capable of performing demanding work, and willing to work as part of a team in varying outdoor conditions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with site preparation, grading, excavation, and general civil construction activities.
• Load, unload, move, and organize construction materials, tools, and equipment.
• Assist equipment operators and skilled workers as directed.
• Perform digging, shoveling, raking, spreading, and other manual labor.
• Assist with installation of pipe, drainage systems, forms, concrete, and other construction materials.
• Maintain a clean and organized jobsite.
• Perform demolition, removal, and disposal of construction materials when required.
• Operate basic hand tools and equipment safely.
• Follow instructions from foremen, supervisors, and project managers.
• Follow all company safety policies, OSHA requirements, and jobsite procedures.
• Assist with traffic control and site protection when required.
• Work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Reliable transportation.
• Ability to perform physical labor for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy materials and equipment.
• Ability to work safely around heavy equipment and active construction operations.
• Strong work ethic and dependable attendance.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a crew.
• Willingness to learn new construction skills.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, and work in awkward positions.
• Ability to lift and carry materials weighing up to approximately 50 pounds or as required by the job.
• Ability to work outdoors in heat, cold, rain, and other weather conditions.
• Ability to safely perform repetitive physical tasks throughout the workday.
• Ability to pass a drug test and physical.
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term disability insurance