Laborer

Perform tasks involving physical labor at highway and heavy construction projects.  Operate a variety of hand and power tools, clean and prepare sites, dig trenches, set braces to support the sides of excavations, erect scaffolding, clean up rubble and debris and remove waste materials.  May assist other craft workers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Perform a variety of tasks involving strenuous manual labor in heavy/highway construction projects; perform manual work in preparing surfaces for paving
• Prepare sites to ensure optimization of construction work procedures
• Clean construction sites of debris, trash and construction materials
• Dig ditches or trenches, backfill excavations, or compact and level earth to grade specifications, using picks, shovels, pneumatic/gas tampers, or rakes.
• Clean and maintain construction equipment appropriately
• Provide assistance to Foremen and other supervisors as needed
• Load and unload trucks and haul and hoist materials
• Other related duties as required or assigned.

COMPETENCIES

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas; presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.
• Communications - Strong problem solving, risk management, organization, and communication skills.  Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
• Job Knowledge – Strong understanding of construction safety and OSHA requirements.  Strong understanding of construction methods, critical path method scheduling, and interpretation of plans and specifications.  Competent in required job skills and knowledge; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision; displays understanding of how job relates to others.
• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; completes work in timely manner; strives to increase productivity; works quickly.

QUALIFICATIONS
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and/or Experience

Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates the knowledge and ability to perform the work.  Willingness and ability to perform manual work following verbal and written instructions. Knowledge of, or ability to quickly learn, proper and safe use of equipment, materials and supplies used in heavy/highway construction work. Work independently and complete daily activities according to work schedule.  Lift heavy objects, walk and stand for long periods of time and perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions. Meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to type, handle, or feel and talk or hear.  The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and sit.  The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. 

Work Environment

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.