Laborer - Kensington mine

Alaska Aggregate Products, LLC.; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Alaska Aggregate Products LLC. is seeking a construction laborer for the Kensington mine site. The role involves heavy manual work, operating hand and power tools, preparing sites, digging trenches, erecting scaffolding, and keeping the site clean and safe.

Daily hours are long (10–12 hours) with possible night shifts. A valid driver license is required; MSHA certification is preferred. This is a full-time, temporary position with no specified end date.

Qualifications

• Valid driver license required.
• Minimum 6 months of prior experience as a laborer on remote construction.
• Preferred: High School Diploma or GED and MSHA certification.

Responsibilities

• Performs strenuous manual labor on mining/heavy construction projects.
• Operates light machinery and hand tools safely and efficiently.
• Uses basic hand tools such as saws, shovels and rakes.
• Maintains a clean, secured job site and stores tools daily.
• Coordinates tasks with crew via hand-held radios.
• Follows company safety and incident reporting procedures.
• Identifies hazardous conditions and reports to supervisor.
• Assists other crafts as needed.

Skills

Tool safety

Hand tools

Power tools

Safety procedures

Communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Schedule adherence

PPE compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

MSHA certification

6 months experience as laborer on remote construction

Job description

Department/Location: Operations / Kensington mine site Reports to: Project Manager/Crew Foreman

Status: Full Time, Temporary EEO-1: Laborers and Helpers

Normal Work Hours and Days: A normal work day consists of 10-12 hours possibly longer depending on workload. Hours and start time will vary depending on workload. Night shift work required as needed.

Job Title: Laborer SOC code: 47-2061 FLSA Classification: Non-exempt Department/Location: Operations / Kensington mine site Reports to: Project Manager/Crew Foreman Status: Full Time, Temporary EEO-1: Laborers and Helpers Normal Work Hours and Days: A normal work day consists of 10-12 hours possibly longer depending on workload. Hours and start time will vary depending on workload. Night shift work required as needed.
EEO Statement Alaska Aggregate Products LLC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, other protected activities, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. This employer participates in E-Verify. Este Empleador Participa en E-Verify.

Summary

The construction laborer performs tasks involving physical labor at heavy construction projects. The position operates a variety of hand and power tools and clean and prepare sites, dig trenches, set braces to support the sides of excavations, erect scaffolding, clean up rubble and debris, and remove waste materials. The position may assist other craft workers.

Essential Functions

• Performs a variety of tasks involving strenuous manual labor in mining/heavy construction projects
• Operate light machinery and equipment/hand tools as required in a safe and efficient way.
• Operate basic hand tools such as saws, shovels, rakes, etc.
• Operate basic power tools such as plate compactors, cement mixers, etc.
• Maintains a clean job site: picks up all tools and equipment and secures job site each day to eliminate potential hazards.
• Provide manual labor assistance on various tasks and assignments
• Use hand-held mobile radio units to coordinate tasks and resources.
• Comply with Company and customer policies and procedures
• Ensure adherence to safe work practices and procedures.
• Help identify hazardous conditions on the job site.
• Perform other related duties as required.
• Dispose of garbage according to set policies and procedures
• Report any damage immediately to supervisor

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function and preferably able to perform other tasks satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Education and/or Experience

Minimum:

• A valid driver license
• 6 months of prior experience as a laborer on remote construction

Preferred:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Three or more years’ experience as a laborer on remote construction
• MSHA certification

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• knowledge of safe operation of basic hand and power tools
• Knowledge of workplace safety and safe lifting and handling procedures.
• Knowledge of and ability maintain equipment and follow related procedures
• Ability to perform a variety of tasks involving strenuous manual labor
• Ability to communicate information in writing so others will understand.
• Ability to effectively understand and communicate verbally with others.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work independently or as a team member successfully
• Ability to ensure that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed.
• Ability to meet project schedule with dependability and consistency.
• Ability to wear protective clothing

Physical Demands

The following activities were rated for frequency of occurrence based on the following: Not Present = NP 1-10% of the work day = Rare 34-66% of the work day = Frequent 11-33% of the work day = Occasional 67-100% of the work day = Constant Sitting Frequent Reaching Overhead Frequent Standing Frequent Reaching Straight Ahead Frequent Walking Frequent Reaching Downward Frequent Bending/Stooping Frequent Handling Frequent Crouching Frequent Fingering Constant Kneeling Frequent Feeling Occasionally Crawling Frequent Talking Occasionally Climbing Frequent Hearing Occasionally Balancing Occasionally Twisting Frequent Operate Foot Controls Occasionally Twist of Wrist Frequent (Pounds) Constant Frequent Occasional Rare Lifting 50 lbs. 100 lbs. Carrying 10 lbs. 50 lbs. 100 lbs. Pushing/Pulling 50 lbs. 100 lbs.

Working Conditions

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS CHECK (If Present) COMMENTS 1. Exposure to Inclement Weather X 2. Extreme Cold X 3. Extreme Heat X 4. Wet and/or Humid X Will experience Rain/Snow/Ice on location 5. Noise X Frequent noise from equipment. 6. Vibration X Occasional normal equipment vibration. 7. Atmospheric Conditions (dust/fumes/etc.) X Possible diesel fumes. INHERENT HAZARDS 8. Moving Mechanical Parts X 9. Electric Shock 10. High, Exposed Places 11. Radiant Energy 12. Explosives 13. Toxic or Caustic Chemicals 14. Other Risks X Aware of the potential hazards of working around equipment.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.