Laborer

Massman Construction Co.; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated laborers to join their construction team. This role involves performing a variety of physical tasks, ensuring safety standards are met, and effectively using both heavy and light equipment on site. Ideal candidates will possess a positive attitude, excellent hand-eye coordination, and a willingness to learn. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where teamwork and safety are paramount. If you're ready to take on new challenges and grow in the construction field, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Ability to read safety warnings and guidelines.
• Previous experience in heavy civil construction is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform various physical duties as assigned.
• Maintain all safety standards on the job site.
• Effectively use heavy and light equipment.

Skills

Ability to follow instructions

Attention to detail

Positive attitude

Communication skills

Hand-eye coordination

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Heavy equipment

Light equipment

Job description

For this project, interested candidates who are not currently union members will be referred to the appropriate union for more information about this job opportunity.

Primary Purpose:

The Laborer is responsible for performing general construction site duties. To be successful as a general laborer, you must be able to perform a wide variety of tasks that require stamina and an eagerness to learn on the job. The ideal candidate will be able to understand instructions and carry them out efficiently within the given deadline.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Performs various physical duties as assigned
2. Maintains all safety standards
3. Moves, secures, installs, builds, loads, or unloads materials
4. Performs some specialized tasks which may require on-the-job training
5. Effectively uses heavy and light equipment, depending on the task
6. Moves items from place to place, according to direction from the site supervisor
7. Moving tools, equipment, or other material as directed in plans or by supervisor

Qualifications:

1. High school diploma is an asset
2. Positive attitude and willingness to assist with a variety of tasks on the job as needed
3. Ability to read labels, safety warnings, and guidelines
4. Attentive to detail and alert at all times to ensure safety
5. Able to receive and follow instructions and communicate with co-workers
6. Ability to safely operate various vehicles and equipment
7. Excellent hand-eye-coordination
8. Previous experience, especially in heavy civil construction is preferred

Physical Requirements:

1. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, climb, kneel, crawl, stoop and/or sit
2. Work will frequently require individuals to push, pull, bend or stand for long periods of time, and climb ladders that have capacity limits of 300 lbs
3. Must be able to lift or carry miscellaneous equipment, supplies and parts up to 50 lbs. unassisted

This Job Description does not cover all of the required duties, activities, functions and responsibilities of the position, any of which may change at any time according to the sole and absolute discretion of Massman Construction Co., with or without notice.

Massman Construction Co. is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

It is the employment policy and practice of Massman Construction Co. to recruit and to hire qualified employees without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, age, disability, veteran status or other classes protected by applicable law, and to not discriminate with respect to compensation and opportunities for advancement, including upgrading, promotion and transfers.

E-Verify Statement:

This Employer Participates in E-Verify.