General Laborer

Prince; Kissimmee (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Prince is seeking a general laborer to participate in heavy/highway construction projects and assist in surface preparation for paving. You will perform manual tasks, handle materials, and aid other craft workers on site.

Responsibilities include shoveling asphalt, grading, trench work, and maintaining a clean, safe job site outdoors in various weather conditions. Must be physically capable of lifting up to 60 pounds and following directions from foremen.

Qualifications

• Must be able to understand work directions and communicate effectively with foremen and coworkers.
• Must be able to work eight to ten hours per day outdoors in all types of weather.
• Able to stand, kneel, lift up to 60 pounds, pull, squat and walk.

Responsibilities

• Perform strenuous manual labor in heavy/highway construction projects.
• Prepare surfaces for paving through manual work.
• Shovel bituminous concrete (asphalt) into construction areas.
• Fine grade fill to instructed grades.
• Assist in patching asphalt with hot and cold mix.
• Excavate and fill trenches and ditches.
• Maintain a clean job site and secure tools and equipment daily.
• Material handling and storage; load/unload trucks.

Job description

• Perform a variety of tasks involving strenuous manual labor in heavy/highway construction projects
• Perform manual work in preparing surfaces for paving
• Shovel bituminous concrete (asphalt) into construction area
• Fine grade fill to grades as instructed by foreman
• Assist in patching asphalt with hot and cold mix
• Excavate and fill trenches and ditches
• Maintain a clean job site. Pick up all tools and equipment and secure job site each day in order to eliminate potential hazards.
• Material handling and storage
• Load and unload trucks and haul and hoist materials
• Assist other craft workers
• Ensure that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed. Report issues to the Foreman, Safety Supervisor or Safety Manager.
• Must be able to understand work directions and communicate effectively with job site foremen, supervisors and fellow employees
• Must be able to work eight (8) to ten (10) hours per day, performing work outdoors in all types of weather, including extreme heat
• Job requires standing, kneeling, lifting up to sixty pounds, pulling, squatting and walking.
• Must possess manual dexterity to handle and carry generators, lumber, forms, power and hand tools, and other types of construction materials.
• Maintain constant awareness of the jobsite's various concurrent activities, including the activities of other employees and contractors, the operation of stationary equipment, and the movement of mobile equipment.
• Willingness and ability to perform manual work.

Disclaimer

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