General Laborer

Litman Excavating Inc; New Martinsville (WV); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

A construction company is seeking general laborers to assist with various tasks on construction sites including cleaning, transporting materials, and helping tradespeople. Ideal candidates will meet physical demands, possibly have familiarity with power tools, and demonstrate strong communication and teamwork skills. Candidates with experience in labor tasks will be considered favorably. This role provides the opportunity to work on essential infrastructure projects in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to meet physical demands of the job, including standing and lifting heavy loads.
• Familiarity with power tools and machinery is beneficial.
• Commitment to safety rules and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Clean up worksites from debris and hazardous materials.
• Assist tradespeople on-site and transport materials.
• Follow instructions from supervisors for manual labor tasks.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Ability to operate power tools

Tools

Forklifts

Drills

Grinders

Job description

Overview

General laborers take up various supporting tasks in warehouses, construction sites or other settings (e.g. factories). You will have an important assisting role in constructing highways, buildings, or other structures, and may also transport materials and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning up worksites from debris and machinery
• Helping erect scaffolding and ladders
• Handling and transporting materials (e.g. cement)
• Clean up worksites from hazardous or obsolete material.
• Assist welders, carpenters, painters, or other tradespeople on-site.
• Handle and transport materials (e.g. cement) and equipment (e.g. drills and grinders)
• Use power tools and machinery (e.g. forklifts) when needed.
• Follow instructions from supervisors to perform manual labor tasks (e.g. digging, stacking up goods)
• Put up warning signs (e.g. signposts, cones) for vehicles and passersby.
• Help with setting up and transferring temporary structures (e.g. scaffolding)
• Report issues with equipment or unsafe conditions
• Collect trash, debris, and other waste to keep the site clean and safe.

Requirements

• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job (standing for long periods of time, lifting heavy loads of up to 40 pounds etc.)
• Familiarity with power tools and machinery is a plus
• Communication and teamwork skills
• Commitment to safety rules
• Apprenticeship or specialization is an asset, but not necessary

Experience Levels

1. Level I: Up to 1 year experience; Limited knowledge of labor tasks
2. Level II: 2+ years experience; Basic knowledge of labor tasks/work experience
3. Level III: 4+ years experience; Proficient with multiple small pieces of equipment (ex: skid steer; mini excavator; Morooka; rock truck; attachments)