Summary Position Description:
A General Laborer performs tasks involving physical labor at construction sites; may use hand tools of all types such as
hammers, shovels, caulking guns, wrenches, screwdrivers, 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, assist in erecting
scaffolding and clean up rubble, debris and other waste materials; and may move construction materials and assist other
crew members.
Essential Job Functions/Core Duties:
Function/Duty Description
- Measuring, marking or recording openings or distances to layout areas where construction work will be
performed. Cleaning or preparing construction sites to eliminate possible hazards. Complying with all applicable
safety and building codes and regulation and having the ability to identify and correct conditions that may affect
employee safety. - Reading material instructions to learn application, assembly methods or work activities. When properly trained,
signaling equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, or adjustment of machinery, equipment or
materials. - Digging ditches or trenches, backfilling excavations, or compacting and leveling earth to grade specifications using
picks, shovels, pneumatic tampers or rakes. Operating jackhammers or drills to break-up concrete or pavement. - Positioning, joining, aligning or sealing structural components, such as concrete wall sections or pipes. Anchoring
or bracing wooden structures, frameworks or forms. Cutting, shaping, fitting or joining wood or other
construction materials. (concrete forms) Smoothing or finishing freshly poured cement or concrete using floats,
trowels, screeds or powered cement-finishing tools. - Loading, unloading or identifying building materials, machinery or tools and distributing them to the appropriate
locations per the Superintendent’s instructions. Tending pumps, compressors or generators to provide power for
tools, machinery or equipment. - Mixing paint, ingredients or chemicals. Applying adhesives, sealants or caulking compounds by hand or caulking
guns to protect against entry of water or air; weather-stripping to reduce energy loss; plaster, stucco or related
material; cleaning solvents. Mopping, brushing, or spreading paints, cleaning solutions or other compounds over
surfaces to clean them or to provide protection. - Assisting with: installing insulating materials, prefabricated building components, siding or sheeting; building
weatherization tasks, such as repairing windows, adding insulation, or applying weather-stripping materials; light
interior demolition and salvage of useful materials; positioning or dismantling forms for pouring concrete using
saws, hammers, nails or bolts; erecting or dismantling scaffolding, shoring, braces, traffic barricades, ramps or
other temporary structures. Providing assistance to crew members such as carpenters, plasterers or masons.
Non-Essential Functions/Duties:
Function/Duty Description
- Moving and installing machinery or equipment.
- Controlling traffic passing near, in or around work areas.
- Lubricating or cleaning machinery, equipment or tools.
- Additional duties to meet the demands of the Company.
Competencies:
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Function/Duty Description
- Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully;
Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations. - Technical Skills – Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities;
Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others. - Team Work – Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views;
Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own
interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone’s efforts to
succeed; Recognizes accomplishments of other team members. - Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or
method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events. - Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when
absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time. - Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions;
Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or
notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan. - Initiative – Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes
independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help
when needed. - Quantity – Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity;
Works quickly. - Quantity – Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity;
Works quickly.
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