Laborer

Kiewit; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is looking for a Laborer in Nashville, TN. The candidate will assist skilled craftsmen and perform various physical tasks at construction sites. This role requires strong communication skills and the ability to follow safety instructions while working in varied outdoor conditions. This full-time position presents a great opportunity for entry-level applicants to join a reputable company in the construction industry.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively and follow oral/written instructions.
• Knowledge of using hand and power tools safe and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Assist craftsmen in setting up work and completing tasks.
• Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of work areas.
• Follow safety rules and observe hazards on site.

Skills

Ability to follow instructions

Use hand tools safely

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

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Position Summary

Assist skilled craft workers in performing their assigned duties. Performs tasks that require physical labor at construction sites must have the ability to perform a variety of duties.

Requisition ID: 171558

Position Summary

Assist skilled craft workers in performing their assigned duties. Performs tasks that require physical labor at construction sites must have the ability to perform a variety of duties.

Experience Level

Entry

Primary Responsibilities And Duties

• Assist craftsman in setting up work as required.
• Follow instructions given by superintendents, foreman and other experienced crew.
• Perform all required duties with the first focus on safety.
• Responsible for keeping work areas clean and in orderly conditions.
• Read and understand warning signs, operating instructions for equipment, jobsite safety rules and jobsite policies.
• Learn to observe functioning of installed equipment or systems to determine hazards.
  
  

Qualifications

• May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Must possess working knowledge skills and abilities for position.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools and layout tools safe and efficiently.
  
  

Requirements

• The person in this position needs to constantly move about a construction/industrial site, so should be able to stand, walk, sit, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl
• Constantly works in a construction environment and will be exposed to changing outdoor weather conditions
• Work irregular hours, weekends, overtime and holidays as required
• May be required to use ladders/mechanical platforms/manlifts/scaffold to access required equipment/work areas (may exceed 200 feet), so must be able to climb and maintain balance on formwork, steel formwork, stairs, ladders and scaffolds
• Move and work in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven surfaces
• Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy and dusty environment
• May be required/able to move items weighing up to 50 pounds across construction/industrial site
• Must have required tools
• May require U.S. Driver License
• Observe and comply with all safety and project rules, perform other duties as required
• Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing, and background check
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Construction

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