Laborer - Kensington mine

Alaska Aggregate Products, LLC.; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in construction seeks a Laborer for its Kensington mine site. This full-time, temporary position requires performing various manual labor tasks, operating tools, and ensuring safety on site. Ideal candidates have prior experience in remote construction and a valid driver's license, working under various environmental conditions.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Performs tasks involving physical labor in heavy construction projects.
• Operates a variety of hand and power tools to support construction tasks.
• Maintains a clean job site and ensures safety procedures are followed.

Skills

Knowledge of safe operation of basic hand and power tools

Knowledge of workplace safety and safe lifting and handling procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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.