Traveling Construction Laborer

Robinson Construction Company; Bonne Terre (MO); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

A construction company based in Missouri is looking for a skilled laborer to handle tasks such as demolishing buildings, operating machinery, and ensuring safety on-site. The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma, several years of experience in construction roles, and relevant certifications. Responsibilities include physical labor, use of tools, and maintaining safety standards. This role may require travel and overtime, working under various weather conditions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Three or more years of Journeyman Laborer related experience preferred.
• Current OSHA 10 or MSHA Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demolish buildings and dismantle forms.
• Signal operators of construction equipment.
• Transport tools and equipment before and after each shift.

Skills

Knowledge of machines and tools

Teamwork abilities

Effective communication

Mechanical troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Forklift

Job description

Responsibilities

• Demolishes buildings and dismantles forms, along with setting up pumps and hoses.
• Removes projections from concrete using a variety of mechanized and hand tools and equipment.
• Signals operators of construction equipment (such as cranes and diggers) to facilitate alignment, movement and adjustment of machinery.
• Digs trenches using spades and other equipment by ensuring that they conform to length and width specifications.
• Levels earth to fine grade specifications and ensure that extra soil / earth is stored or piled in designated areas.
• Mixes, grades, and pours concrete in appropriate quantities into existing frameworks by following provided instructions.
• Clears work sites by removing debris and hazardous materials to make them ready for construction work.
• Transports tools and equipment to and from storage areas or delivery trucks before and after each shift.
• Installs and removes barricades to provide assistance in ensuring worksite safety.
• Cleans hand tools on a regular basis and performs preventative and general maintenance on construction equipment and machinery.
• Ascertains the safety of all tools and machinery by ensuring that they are kept under lock and key and issued to authorized personnel only.
• Assists other craft workers as needed or assigned.
• Takes personal responsibility for fostering a safe workplace by following safety policies and procedures.

Education / Experience

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Three or more years of Journeyman Laborer related experience preferred.
• Industrial machine licenses (such as a forklift license) preferred.
• Current OSHA 10 or MSHA Certification preferred.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Ability to work successfully as a team and independently with moderate supervision.
• Ability to understand and follow directions and communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Ability to visualize a layout by looking at plans and prints as well as comprehend and troubleshoot mechanical systems.

Physical Requirements

• Performs strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions. Must have excellent stamina, coordinate eye-hand movements with control and precision.
• Use hands and fingers fully; reach for, manipulate and feel objects; stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.
• Climb and maintain body balance on ladders, scaffolding, or high structures; and see and hear well (either naturally or with correction).
• Lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds, stoop, lay, bend or squat for long periods of time.

Working Conditions

• May be exposed to fumes, dust or other airborne particles, loud noises, and hazardous chemicals or waste.
• Position regularly works near moving mechanical parts and vibrating machinery.
• May be exposed to extreme outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity or cold and wet conditions.

Other

• Travel, overtime, holidays and some weekends may be required.

Required Tools

Must possess and bring hand tools to each job site such as: Tape Measure (30-35