Hands-On Construction Laborer: Groundwork & Demolition

Viewpoint, Inc.; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Viewpoint, Inc. in Lake Charles, LA is seeking a Utility Worker / Firewatch / Holewatch to assist skilled construction crews on active sites. The role involves basic, unskilled tasks and requires following work orders and maintaining site cleanliness.

You will move tools, materials, and equipment, help with digging, pouring concrete, erecting scaffolding, and performing safety-focused duties. Physical stamina and dexterity are essential for teamwork and site safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• Trade school program preferred but not required.
• Able to operate basic hand tools and follow safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Follows specific work orders as given by a skilled construction worker or foreman.
• Cleans tools, equipment, materials and specified work areas as needed.
• Digs, spreads and levels dirt, gravel, sand, etc.
• Mixes, spreads and pours concrete, asphalt, gravel or other ground surfaces.
• Transports needed tools, equipment and material to/from and around work site. Loads and unloads materials from company truck by hand or with an assisting device such as a forklift.
• Erects and disassembles scaffolding.
• Sprays materials such as sand, water, steam or paint through a hose to clean, coat or seal surfaces.
• Grinds, sands or polishes surfaces using tools and machines.
• Measures distance for various jobs i.e., grade stakes, cutting material, etc.
• Signals operators of construction equipment to facilitate alignment and movement of machinery or materials.
• Positions, joins, aligns and seals pipe sections.
• Applies caulking compounds by hand or with caulking gun to seal crevices.
• Performs variety of tasks involving dexterous use of hands and tools i.e., demolishing structures, sawing lumber, dismantling forms, cutting insulation material and removing projections from concrete.

Education

High School or GED

Trade School program

Job description

Viewpoint, Inc. in Lake Charles, LA is seeking a Utility Worker / Firewatch / Holewatch to assist skilled construction crews on active sites. The role involves basic, unskilled tasks and requires following work orders and maintaining site cleanliness.

You will move tools, materials, and equipment, help with digging, pouring concrete, erecting scaffolding, and performing safety-focused duties. Physical stamina and dexterity are essential for teamwork and site safety.