Laborers - Heavy Grade Division

JOB LOCATION: Apex, NC AVAILABLE POSITIONS: 4 PRIMARY FUNCTION: Perform general construction tasks involving physical labor at construction projects and plants. May operate hand and power tools of all types: air hammers, earth tampers, cement mixers, small mechanical hoists, surveying and measuring equipment, and a variety of other equipment and instruments. May clean and prepare sites, dig trenches, set braces to support the sides of excavations, erect scaffolding, cleaning up rubble and debris. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Heavy Grade Division Operate jackhammers, drills and other power tools as required. Position, join, align, and seal structural components, such as concrete wall sections and pipes. Shovel cement and other materials into portable cement mixers; and mix, pour, and spread concrete. Signal equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, and adjustment of machinery, equipment, and materials. Spray materials such as water, sand, steam, vinyl, paint, or stucco through hoses to clean, coat, or seal surfaces. Tend machines that pump concrete, grout, cement, sand, plaster or stucco through spray-guns for application to ceilings and walls. Tend pumps, compressors, and generators to provide power for tools, machinery, and equipment, or to heat and move materials such as asphalt. Lubricate, clean, and repair machinery, equipment, and tools. Apply caulking compounds by hand or using caulking guns. Clean and prepare construction sites to eliminate possible hazards. Control traffic passing near, in, and around work zones. Dig ditches or trenches, backfill excavations, and compact and level earth to grade specifications, using picks, shovels, pneumatic tampers, and rakes. Erect and disassemble scaffolding, shoring, braces, traffic barricades, ramps, and other temporary structures. Load, unload building materials, machinery, and tools. Mix ingredients to create compounds for covering or cleaning surfaces. Learn and follow safety regulations. Provide assistance to craft workers, such as carpenters, plasterers, and masons. Work long, flexible hours as demanded by our customers including nights, weekends, and work outside for extended periods during all seasons of the year. Perform additional duties as required or directed by their immediate supervisor or other manager. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Education: Must be a minimum of 18 years of age. Work Experience: Must have a good work ethic, be on time and be dependable . Minimum of 1-year experience preferred but not required. Must be available to work various hours including days, nights and weekends. Prefer experience with DOT projects. Heavy Highway and erosion control experience is a plus. Candidate must be willing to shovel, rake, flag traffic and etc. Must have a clean MVR and valid driver's license with dependable transportation. Potential candidate should be eager to learn and advance. Heavy Physical Demands: Heavy physical effort required including pulling and lifting or moving heavy weight material with frequent lifting or moving materials or equipment (over 80 pounds). If a position specific Physical Demands sheet is attached, it will describe in more detail the physical demands that are required. Physical Activity: Position requires the ability to continuously work around any or all of the following: noise, dust, heat, cold, oil and heavy equipment. Personal protective equipment is normally required of the position. Position requires ability to exchange ideas quickly and clearly and the ability to receive and evaluate detailed information and instructions. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the position. All employees may have other duties assigned at any time. EOE. Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

Created: 2024-10-30