Laborer (Earthwork Construction)

Phillips Infrastructure; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Phillips Infrastructure is seeking personnel for construction-site labor and support roles in Fort Myers, FL. The position involves physical tasks, operating hand and power tools such as air hammers and cement mixers, and assisting crew members with site preparation and material handling.

Applicants should expect to follow safety protocols and may be required to undergo a pre-employment physical to verify fitness for the role. This role is onsite at active construction sites in the area.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform physically demanding tasks at construction sites.
• Ability to operate hand and power tools as needed.
• Follow safety rules and procedures at all times.

Responsibilities

• Clean or prepare construction sites to eliminate hazards.
• Load, unload, or identify materials and distribute them as needed.
• Control traffic near work zones with proper training.
• Signal equipment operators to assist with alignment and movement.

Skills

Physical labor

Tool operation

Safety compliance

Tools

Air hammers

Cement mixers

Earth tampers

Surveying equipment

Job description

Summary This position is responsible for tasks involving physical labor at construction sites and assisting other workers. Employees may operate hand and power tools of all types: air hammers, earth tampers, cement mixers, small mechanical hoists, surveying and measuring equipment, and a variety of other equipment and instruments. They may also clean and prepare sites, dig trenches, set braces to support the sides of excavations, erect scaffolding, and clean up rubble other waste materials.

• Clean or prepare construction sites to eliminate possible hazards
• Load, unload, or identify building materials, machinery, or tools while distributing them to the appropriate locations
• Control traffic passing near, in, or around work zones with appropriate training provided
• Signal equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, or adjustment of machinery, equipment, or materials with appropriate training provided
• Dig ditches or trenches, backfill excavations, or compact and level earth using picks, shovels, pneumatic tampers, or rakes
• May be required to enter trenches and/or confined spaces after receiving proper training
• Understand and comply with safety considerations as set herein and as directed by the Foreman/Supervisor

Summary This position is responsible for tasks involving physical labor at construction sites and assisting other workers. Employees may operate hand and power tools of all types: air hammers, earth tampers, cement mixers, small mechanical hoists, surveying and measuring equipment, and a variety of other equipment and instruments. They may also clean and prepare sites, dig trenches, set braces to support the sides of excavations, erect scaffolding, and clean up rubble other waste materials.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Clean or prepare construction sites to eliminate possible hazards
• Load, unload, or identify building materials, machinery, or tools while distributing them to the appropriate locations
• Control traffic passing near, in, or around work zones with appropriate training provided
• Signal equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, or adjustment of machinery, equipment, or materials with appropriate training provided
• Dig ditches or trenches, backfill excavations, or compact and level earth using picks, shovels, pneumatic tampers, or rakes
• May be required to enter trenches and/or confined spaces after receiving proper training
• Understand and comply with safety considerations as set herein and as directed by the Foreman/Supervisor

Candidates that accept an offer of employment are required to undergo and successfully complete a pre-employment physical examination. This exam is essential to ensure that all potential employees meet the necessary health and fitness standards for the role. The examination includes a series of tests and evaluations conducted by a certified medical professional to assess overall physical health, identify any potential medical conditions that could interfere with job performance, and verify that the candidate is capable of safely performing the essential duties of the position.

Completion and clearance of this physical are mandatory steps in the hiring process.