Laborer (Earthwork Construction)

Phillips Infrastructure; Rockingham (NC); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

A construction company in Rockingham, NC is looking for physical laborers to assist in construction tasks. Responsibilities include site preparation, handling building materials, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates must have a high school diploma and be able to follow instructions effectively. On-the-job training will be provided, and a pre-employment physical examination is required.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow specific directions.
• Adaptability to perform a variety of duties.
• Commitment to safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare construction sites and eliminate hazards.
• Load and distribute building materials.
• Signal equipment operators for machinery adjustments.
• Dig trenches and compact earth.
• Comply with safety considerations.

Education

High school diploma preferred

Job description

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 and other waste materials.

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

Requirements

• Follow specific directions
• Perform a variety of duties, which may often change
• Work within standards of accuracy
• Repeat tasks according to set procedures and safety requirements

Education And Experience

• High school diploma preferred
• On-the-job training required

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.

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