Roadway Construction Laborer – Build Highways

Jr. Davis Construction Company, Inc.; Kissimmee (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Jr. Davis Construction Company, Inc. is seeking a capable general laborer to contribute to heavy/highway construction projects. You will perform strenuous manual tasks, assist crews, and help keep work sites organized and safe.

Responsibilities include setting up and maintaining sites, moving materials, directing traffic, handling earthwork, and operating a range of tools. AHS diploma/GED and a valid driver’s license are required, with attention to safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of general laborer experience or equivalent.
• Active driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of tasks involving strenuous manual labor in heavy/highway construction projects.
• Work site setup, maintenance, and cleanup, including scaffolding, barricade locating, and equipment locating.
• Load, unload, or distribute materials, machinery, or tools to designated locations.
• Direct traffic at or near building sites and carry out other traffic management activities.
• Dig ditches or trenches, backfill excavations, or compact and level earth.
• Use picks, shovels, and rakes to level earth or asphalt to grade specifications.
• Position or dismantle forms for pouring concrete, using saws, hammers, nails or bolts.
• Tend pumps, compressors, or generators.
• Signal operators of construction equipment to facilitate alignment and movement of materials.
• Assist craft workers, such as carpenters, ironworkers, plasterers and masons.
• Measure, mark, or record openings or distances as part of site preparation.
• Operate a variety of power and hand tools: air hammers, earth tampers, cement mixers, mechanical hoists, surveying, measuring and other equipment.
• Maintain clean work area by disposing of trash and debris properly.
• Perform daily maintenance and safety checks of equipment.
• Promote and adhere to the company’s safety program.

Skills

Tool operation

Communication

Follow directions

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Surveying equipment

Machinery operation

Job description

Jr. Davis Construction Company, Inc. is seeking a capable general laborer to contribute to heavy/highway construction projects. You will perform strenuous manual tasks, assist crews, and help keep work sites organized and safe.

Responsibilities include setting up and maintaining sites, moving materials, directing traffic, handling earthwork, and operating a range of tools. AHS diploma/GED and a valid driver’s license are required, with attention to safety and teamwork.