General Laborer

unitekexternal; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Unitek External is actively seeking a General Laborer to support construction projects through manual labor, loading and unloading materials, and moving supplies across sites. The role involves assisting the crew leader and using basic machinery as directed.

Candidates must understand safety requirements, follow directions, and be able to pass a drug screen and background check. The position emphasizes dexterity and adaptability to various duties on site.

Qualifications

• Must have a basic command of English and understand the safety requirements of the position.
• Ability to listen to and implement directions.
• Ability to pass motor vehicle, drug screen and background check.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Responsibilities

• Assist crew leader in construction work.
• Complete duties as assigned.
• Operate machinery, vehicles, and other necessary tools.
• Signal equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, and adjustment of machinery, equipment, and materials.
• Opens trenches, restores trenches using hand tools and/ or power equipment.
• Clean and prepare construction sites to eliminate possible hazards.

Skills

Basic English

Listening skills

Safety awareness

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

The General Laborer will perform construction work/ support specified as needed. They will perform general manual labor tasks including loading, unloading, lifting, and moving materials. He or she will assist any combination of duties on construction projects, transferring from one task to another as directed, and may perform any of the following duties: measuring distances, Earth digging, laying or pulling cable, etc. This employee will perform a variety of tasks involving dexterous use of hands and tools.

• Assist crew leader in construction work
• Complete duties as assigned
• Operate machinery, vehicles, and other necessary tools
• Signal equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, and adjustment of machinery, equipment, and materials
• Opens trenches, restores trenches using hand tools and/ or power equipment.
• Clean and prepare construction sites to eliminate possible hazards

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Must have a basic command of the English language to understand the safety requirements of the position
• Ability to listen to and implement directions
• Ability to pass motor vehicle, drug screen and background check
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.