General Laborer

unitekexternal; Myrtle Beach (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Unitek External is seeking a General Laborer to support construction projects with hands-on labor, loading, unloading, lifting and moving materials. The role requires dexterity and the ability to switch tasks as needed on site.

Responsibilities include assisting the crew leader, operating basic tools and machinery, and preparing sites by removing hazards and setting up work areas.

Qualifications

• Must have a basic command of the English language to understand safety requirements.
• 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

Dexterity

Safety awareness

Teamwork

English basics

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.

Job 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

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.