Perform a variety of routine tasks supporting general conditions construction or concrete prep work and forming. Will work primarily with other laborers in cleaning the jobsite and moving and installing materials as assigned by the supervisor. Laborers continuously train with higher level laborers, carpenters and finishers in order to learn required techniques for promotion.
Your Day to Day
•Climb a ladder and/or scaffolding safely to perform job functions.
•Perform general clean-up, i.e. sweeping, picking up materials and trash, stacking materials and moving objects.
•Operate a wheelbarrow, Georgia Buggy or rolling dumpster to transport garbage, materials and/or tools.
•Dust cabinetry, furniture, fixtures, appliances and other building features.
•Wash floors, counter, fixtures, appliances and other building features.
•Handle and carry a sheet of plywood, gypsum board or other large and cumbersome objects or materials weighing up to 70 pounds.
•Accurately drive stakes using a hammer for concrete forming or other purposes.
•Handle and carry one or more pieces of lumber weighing up to 70 pounds.
•Handle and install all types of insulation.
•Operate power tools such as drills, saws, grinders, sanders, or pressure washers in order to perform daily tasks.
•Assist carpenters and finishers as required with concrete and carpentry work.
•Operate elevators in active construction sites to help facilitate movement of people and materials.
•Shoveling, i.e. dirt, trash, snow removal, etc.
•All other duties, as assigned.
How You Contribute
•Look for opportunities for improvement in all tasks, means and methods regarding the work and be willing to learn from others and continually seek opportunities to share knowledge and teach others.
•Must be committed to contributing to a culture of safety, looking out for yourself and others.
•Accept directions from Foreman and lead men and demonstrating cooperation with others.
•Wear hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, steel-toed boots, reflective vest, and other personal protective equipment at all times.
•Be dependable, report for work on time every day as required by the assigned project.
•Promotion to Laborer 2, 3 or 4 requires greater efficiency of work, work output, dependability and initiative, though the required skills are the same as Laborer 1.
•Employees in this position are expected to begin hands-on training for tools, equipment and techniques required for promotion.
Education & Experience
•High School Diploma or GED required.
•Minimum 3 months of experience as a laborer preferred, but not required
Estimated wage ranges that may appear on this site have not been provided or verified by Jacobsen Construction. We look forward to discussing our compensation package with qualified candidates through the application process.
Jacobsen offers a generous benefits package including Preferred Provider options (requiring a co-payment for appointments and prescriptions) and a Consumer Directed Health Plan (sometimes known as a high-deductible plan). Jacobsen pays for the majority of health insurance premium costs. Employees and their dependents are eligible for health, dental and other benefit coverage on the first full day of the month following one full month of employment. Jacobsen also offers a qualified retirement plan, Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP)/Profit Sharing Plan and paid, personal time off, upon fulfillment of eligibility requirements.
Jacobsen Construction Company, Inc. is an EEO Employer
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