General Laborer

Prince; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Prince in Sarasota, FL is seeking a construction laborer to support heavy/highway projects. You will perform manual tasks, prepare surfaces for paving, and assist with asphalt patching under foreman direction.

The role requires outdoor work in various weather conditions and the ability to lift heavy materials. Candidates must follow safety procedures, communicate effectively with crew, and maintain site organization.

Qualifications

• Able to understand work directions and communicate with foremen, supervisors and fellow employees.
• Able to work eight to ten hours per day outdoors in all types of weather.
• Must lift up to sixty pounds and perform manual tasks with dexterity.
• Must follow safety protocols and report hazards to supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Perform strenuous manual labor on heavy/highway construction projects.
• Prepare surfaces for paving and assist in patching asphalt as directed.
• Shovel bituminous concrete into construction areas.
• Grading and fine-tuning surfaces to required specifications.
• Load and unload materials, assist other craft workers, and maintain a clean job site.

Job description

Prince I-75/Fruitville Rd
376 Interstate Ct
Sarasota, FL 34240, USA

• 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

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

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