Traveling Construction Laborer

Robinson Construction Company; Michigan; On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Robinson Construction Company is seeking a Journeyman Laborer to support demolition, site preparation, and concrete work across multiple projects in the United States. You will coordinate with equipment operators, dig trenches to spec, and help maintain clean, safe work sites while handling tools and assisting other crafts as needed.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 3+ years of related experience, and preferred OSHA 10/MSHA certification and forklift license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 3+ years of Journeyman Laborer related experience preferred.
• Industrial machine licenses (forklift) preferred.
• Current OSHA 10 or MSHA Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demolishes buildings and dismantles forms, sets up pumps and hoses.
• Signals operators of construction equipment to coordinate movement.
• Digs trenches and ensures conformance to specs.
• Levels earth and manages soil storage per plan.
• Mixes and pours concrete into frameworks following instructions.
• Maintains work site safety and clears debris.
• Transports tools to/from storage and job site.
• Assists other craft workers as needed and follows safety policies.

Skills

Machines & tools

English language

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Forklift license

OSHA 10 or MSHA certification

Tools

Hand tools (tape measure, screwdriver, pliers, wrenches, utility knife, sockets, carpenter hammer)

Job description

• Demolishes buildings and dismantle 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 print as well as comprehend and trouble-shoot mechanical systems.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Performs strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions. Must have excellent stamina , coo rdinate 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, s toop, 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"), Screw driver, Pliers, Wrenches, Utility Knife, Sockets and Carpenter Hammer.

Robinson Construction is a Design-Build General Contractor specializing in the completion of process-intense manufacturing facilities throughout the United States. Our clients include heavy industrial, manufacturing; food grade processing plants, chemical and processing; power and renewable energy; healthcare facilities, and mining industries, as well as federal, state, and municipal agencies.

Robinson Construction is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We will provide equal opportunity to all applicants and prohibit any discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or veteran status. Applicants are treated on the basis of their job-related qualifications, ability and performance.

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