General Laborer

UniTek Global Services; Myrtle Beach (CT); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

UniTek Global Services is seeking a General Laborer to support construction projects, perform manual labor, load/unload materials, and assist crew leaders as directed. The role requires dexterity with hand tools and the ability to follow safety procedures.

Applicants should be able to pass required screens and work on a variety of tasks, including measuring distances, digging, and cable work, as needed.

Qualifications

• Must have basic command of English to understand safety requirements.
• Able to listen to and implement directions.
• Must be able to pass motor vehicle, drug screen and background check.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for disabilities.

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 hazards.

Skills

Basic English

Listening & following directions

Dexterity with hands/tools

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.

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

Qualifications

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.