General Laborer for Construction

ZipRecruiter; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated General Laborer to enhance worksite operations. This role involves a variety of manual labor tasks, including operating machinery like skid loaders and backhoes, ensuring safety on-site, and assisting tradespeople. If you are a hard worker who thrives in a physically demanding environment and values teamwork, this opportunity offers a great work environment and potential for career advancement. Join a team that prioritizes safety and efficiency while providing competitive pay and paid time off.

Benefits

Paid PTO

Paid Holidays

Paid Insurances

Great Work Environment

Competitive Pay

Career Advancement

Qualifications

• Ability to lift heavy objects and stand for long periods.
• Knowledge of safety rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe work environment and assist onsite tradespeople.
• Operate power tools and transport materials as needed.

Skills

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Hand-eye coordination

Teamwork

Education

No formal education required

Tools

Power tools

Backhoe

Skid loader

Job description

Benefits/Perks

• Paid PTO, Paid Holidays, Paid Insurances
• Great Work Environment
• Competitive Pay
• Career Advancement

Job Summary

We are seeking a General Laborer to join our team. In this role, you will support worksite operations through manual labor tasks. This may include operating a skid loader, operating a backhoe, keeping the worksite safe, trash, operating power tools, driving, connecting trailers to vehicles, or other necessary tasks. The ideal candidate is a hard worker with the ability to meet the physical demands of the job.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe work environment at all times
• Provide assistance to onsite tradespeople
• Transport materials and equipment from one location to another
• Operate power tools and/or backhoes and skid loaders
• Set up cones and warning signs to increase visibility
• Construct, transfer, and tear down temporary structures such as temporary fencing
• Other manual labor tasks as required by the foreman or supervisor
• Report any unsafe conditions or equipment in need of repair

Qualifications

• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including lifting heavy objects, digging, and standing for long periods
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent hand-eye coordination
• Ability to adhere to all safety rules and regulations
• Knowledge of power tools and industrial machinery
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills
• Additional certifications or apprenticeship experience is not necessary