General Laborer 2

JE Dunn; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated General Laborer to join their dynamic team. This role involves assisting skilled trades on various construction projects, ensuring safety and efficiency while performing tasks like loading materials, site cleanup, and equipment maintenance. Ideal candidates should have a strong work ethic, effective communication skills, and a willingness to learn. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to exciting projects while being part of a supportive and collaborative environment. If you're ready to make a difference and grow in your career, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of commercial construction experience preferred.
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds and work in various conditions.

Responsibilities

• Assist skilled trades by loading and unloading materials.
• Perform general cleaning and maintain jobsite tools.
• Responsible for safety compliance and operating equipment.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to follow directions

Ability to perform work accurately

Team collaboration

Punctual Attendance and Reliability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Apprentice or Vocational Training

Job description

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Role Summary

The General Laborer 2 role will be responsible for assisting other skilled trades/crafts working on a variety of construction projects including new construction, renovations, and other project types. General laborers utilize a variety of tools and specialized equipment. Duties may include site cleanup, loading, unloading, handling and distributing materials, fixtures, running a buck hoist, traffic control and other as assigned. Role responsibilities are not all encompassing as specific work tasks, project types, and build phases drastically vary. This is a broad representation of the type of tasks and requirements required of General Laborers at JE Dunn. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of JE Dunn.

• Autonomy and Decision-Making: Follows directions and refers all exceptions to supervisor.

Key Role Responsibilities - Core

GENERAL LABORER FAMILY - CORE

• Assists other skilled trades by loading, unloading, and distributing materials as assigned.
• Assists in dismantling and transporting of construction materials.
• Collects and disposes accumulated trash on and around jobsite on daily basis.
• Performs general cleaning and trash removal for jobsite trailer.
• Cleans and maintains concrete and forming tools.
• Operates pumps and equipment for site dewatering needs.
• Organizes and cleans conex containers and gang boxes daily.
• Responsible for construction gate duty and flagging responsibilities.
• Responsible for accurate material identification and usage of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
• Responsible for operating a buck hoist safely and effectively.
• Assists with demo operations.
• Responsible for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) compliance and following OSHA standards.
• Adheres to all JE Dunn safety standards.
• Expected behavioral standards:
  • Shows up and is ready to work when scheduled
  • Communicates absence or tardiness with supervisor as early as possible
  • Shows respect for yourself and others
  • Works safely
  • Has a can-do attitude

Key Role Responsibilities - Additional Core

GENERAL LABORER 2

In addition, this position will be responsible for the following:

• Leads by example, instruction and assignment of duties.
• Assists in receiving and properly verifying deliveries.
• Collects and secures all jobsite tools at end of workday.
• Performs basic maintenance on equipment and machinery.
• Responsible for dismantling and transporting construction materials.
• Properly handles and transports materials throughout jobsite.
• Safely performs demo operations as directed by supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner
• Effective communication skills, verbal and written
• Ability to identify common construction materials and equipment
• Punctual Attendance and Reliability
• Ability to follow directions and demonstrates a willingness to learn
• Ability to complete assigned duties with minimal guidance from supervisor
• Demonstrates a positive and helpful attitude
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, both internally and externally

Education

• High School Diploma or GED (Preferred)
• Apprentice and/or Vocational/Technical/Trade training (Preferred)
• In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered.

Experience

• 2+ years commercial construction experience (Preferred)
• Must be able to lift at least to 50 pounds
• May be exposed to extreme conditions (hot or cold)
• Must be willing to work non-traditional hours to meet project needs
• Must have reliable transportation
• Must be comfortable working at projected heights, narrow workspaces, various depths (trenches)
• Frequent activity: Standing, Walking, Climbing, Bending, Kneeling, Carrying, Swinging, Reaching above Shoulder, Pushing, Pulling, Balancing
• Occasional activity: Sitting, Viewing Computer Screen
• Specific environmental and physical requirements may vary by project type/location

Benefits Information

The benefits package aligned to this position is Skilled Trade Non Union. Please click the link below for more details.

JE Dunn Construction is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. JE Dunn Construction is a background screening, drug-free workplace.

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