Field Laborer
Job Description:
R. Yoder Construction, Inc. is seeking a hard-working and reliable field laborer to join our team. You will participate in a variety of construction projects and follow construction plans and instructions from the site supervisor. Although experience isn’t essential, you will have to be physically fit and a fast learner.
To be successful in this position, you will work well as part of a team, enjoy working outdoors, and be able to perform strenuous physical tasks.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Operate a variety of hand and power tools, including drills, forklifts, skid loaders, and other tools as directed by management
- Clean and prepare construction sites as needed, including erecting scaffolding, removing and properly disposing of debris and waste materials, and digging trenches
- Shovel materials to and from construction areas, including asphalt, gravel, dirt, etc.
- Follow all safety procedures on the job site and report violations immediately to management
- Maintain a safe and clean job site by handling materials and storing them properly, picking up and removing all tools and equipment when not in use, and securing the job site on a daily basis
- Load and unload construction supplies from trucks both manually and with the use of equipment
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints
- Conduct repair work and installation of doors, windows, drywall, cabinets, stairs, and other fixtures, as required
- Assisting contractors, e.g. electricians and painters, as required
Requirements and Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid driver’s license
- One or more years of experience in construction
- Ability to lift heavy equipment and/or material
- Excellent stamina
- Mild-tempered and a team player