Laborer

Stewart & Tate, Inc.; York (York County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm seeks a dedicated construction laborer to assist skilled tradespeople and perform a variety of physical labor tasks on-site. The role demands strong physical capabilities and an ability to work in variable outdoor conditions. This full-time position offers a structured work schedule with the expectation for occasional evening and weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• Ability to work with various personalities.
• Capable of performing basic arithmetic for inventory tasks.
• Excellent manual dexterity and multi-limb coordination.

Responsibilities

• Assist skilled workers with demolition and construction tasks.
• Unload and distribute materials according to plans.
• Clean job site and maintain organization.

Skills

Ability to listen

Flexibility

Manual dexterity

Physical stamina

Job description

Description

Summary

The construction laborer performs a wide range of physical labor tasks in support of workers on the construction site. The position may operate a variety of hand and power tools and may clean and prepare sites. The position may assist other craft workers.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Assists skilled workers as assigned. This may include jobs such as demolition, carrying lumber, or construction.
• Unloads materials that are delivered such as lumber or bags of cement and distributes them to appropriate location as identified by supervisor, project plans, or specifications.
• Prepares layout area where construction will take place by properly measuring, marking, or recording openings or distances.
• Prepares tools and materials for skilled workers such as mixing cement or preparing flooring for installation.
• Cleans and prepares specific areas of jobsite as assigned. This may include digging trenches; erecting scaffolding; cleaning up rubble, debris, and trash; or removing hazardous materials.
• Operates a wide variety of hand and power tools.
• Motions equipment operator to assist with alignment, movement, or adjustment of machinery, equipment, or materials.
• Cleans jobsite at the end of the day, ensuring trash is properly disposed of and materials or equipment are properly stored.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Ability to listen to, understand, and follow directions.
• Ability to remain flexible as specific assignments change.
• Ability to work with a variety of personalities.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic as needed to count and take inventory.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. The position regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity, and exposure to dust and asphalt.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

The position lifts heavy objects, walks and stands for long periods of time and performs strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions. The employee lifts, pushes, pulls or carries objects; uses abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue; and effectively jumps, sprints or throws objects. The position requires good manual dexterity (hand, hand with arm, two hands) and multi-limb coordination. The employee must frequently lift or move items up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move items up to 100 pounds. The employee must have excellent stamina.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Travel

Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Stewart Companies provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

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