Laborer - Thomson Creek Mine

Alaska Aggregate Products, LLC; Idaho; On-site; USD 24,796 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

Alaska Aggregate Products LLC is seeking a construction laborer for Thomson Creek Mine site in Idaho. The role involves heavy physical labor, site preparation, equipment operation, and assisting skilled workers.

You will work long shifts (10–12 hours), with night work as needed, in a remote mining environment. The job emphasizes safety, teamwork, and adherence to procedures.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform heavy manual labor on mining/heavy construction projects.
• Operate light and basic power tools safely.
• Keep job site clean and organized daily.
• Assist other crafts as needed.
• Follow safety policies and report hazards.

Skills

Safety awareness

Tool operation

Communication

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

MSHA certification

Job description

Position Information

Department/Location: Operations / Thomson Creek 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 cleans and prepares sites, digs trenches, sets braces to support the sides of excavations, erects scaffolding, cleans up rubble and debris, and removes 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
• Operates light machinery and equipment/hand tools as required in a safe and efficient way.
• Operates basic hand tools such as saws, shovels, rakes, etc.
• Operates 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.
• Provides manual labor assistance on various tasks and assignments
• Uses hand‑held mobile radio units to coordinate tasks and resources.
• Complies with Company and customer policies and procedures
• Ensures adherence to safe work practices and procedures.
• Helps identify hazardous conditions on the job site.
• Performs other related duties as required.
• Disposes of garbage according to set policies and procedures
• Reports 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 be 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 to 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: 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.
Constant Frequently Occasional Rare lifting 50 lbs., 100 lbs., carrying 10 lbs., 50 lbs., 100 lbs., pushing/pulling 50 lbs., 100 lbs.

Working Conditions

• Exposure to Inclement Weather – will experience rain/snow/ice on location.
• Extreme Cold – exposed.
• Extreme Heat – exposed.
• Wet and/or Humid – frequent exposure.
• Noise – frequent noise from equipment.
• Vibration – occasional normal equipment vibration.
• Atmospheric Conditions (dust/fumes/etc.) – possible diesel fumes.
• Moving Mechanical Parts – present.
• Electric Shock – present.
• High, Exposed Places – present.
• Radiant Energy – present.
• Explosives – present.
• Toxic or Caustic Chemicals – present.
• Other Risks – aware of potential hazards of working around equipment.

Additional Notes

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.