Laborer

Description

• Follow safe work practices in accordance with the Hensel Phelps safety and health program.
• The individual in this position will periodically walk, kneel, sit, crouch, reach, stoop, read/see, speak, push, pull, lift, stand, and finger/type. The frequency of each action varies by workflow and field activity.
• After the concrete has cured, the laborers assist in stripping the concrete forms and transporting them for storage.
• Promotes a safe work environment and communicates jobsite hazards. This includes helping to secure the jobsite at the end of business each day and verifying that all site materials are properly stored.
• Support of block masons installing masonry work by handling and transporting bags of cement, lime, sand, and grout. This includes stocking blocks and bricks.
• Assist concrete finishers in moving power trowels and power screeds used to finish the concrete surface.
• Assembly of concrete forms, laborers are required to lift form prefabricated metal form panels and assist in their placement.
• Climbing – Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding and ramps at various heights.
• Preparation of areas for the placement of concrete involves final excavation of dirt and rock and fine grading for floor slabs. This work involves shoveling for extended periods of time.
• Loads, unloads, and identifies building materials, machinery, and tools. Distributes site materials to the appropriate locations, according to project plans and specifications. Responsible for ensuring that all materials are properly distributed, and the site is swept and well maintained.
• Handle the concrete bucket suspended from a crane that transfers the concrete from the concrete truck to the placement area. After the concrete is poured from the bucket, laborers muck the concrete in slabs to spread it evenly.
• Stooping – Bending the body downward and forward by the spine at the waist.
• Constantly reads written communications and views mail submissions. Will also need to read and understand blueprints, load charts, and take/verify field measurements.
• Assist carpenters in handling and setting door frames. This entails transporting the door frames from the storage area to the work areas and stacking the door frames where needed.
• Use of hands and wrists with various tools.

Requirements

• The person must be able to safely wear a respirator and is able to pass applicable medical and fit testing examinations.
• Workers must provide their own safety footwear.
• Background Checks for Badging/Security Clearances (if applicable)
• Must be able to communicate effectively and professionally with co-workers and stakeholders.
• Sometimes operates a computer or tablet and other office machinery, such as a calculator and phone.
• Visual acuity and ability to operate a vehicle as certified and appropriate.
• Repetitive use of hands and wrists using power, rotational, and vibration tools including prolonged use of jackhammers and pavement breakers.
• Walking - The person in this position needs to frequently move about the jobsite.
• Physical Exam (if applicable)
• Heavy Work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Possess a keen attention to detail and be able to follow instructions.
• CPR & First Aid Certification.
• OSHA 10 Certification.
• Balancing – Ability to maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling and to walk, stand or crouch.
• Reaching – Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction for various lengths of time.
• Grasping – Needs to apply pressure to an object with fingers and palm regularly.
• Prolonged use of jackhammer and pavement breaker.
• Working from heights – the person must be comfortable and able to work from heights for extended amounts of time.
• Verification of Work Authorization and Employment Eligibility
• Must be able to hear commands from supervisors and back-up safety alarms on equipment
• Strong mathematical reasoning and quantitative skills.
• Must be reliable and punctual.
• Use of wheelbarrows and brooms.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Experienced in construction layout, blueprint reading and shop drawing reading.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Tolerate legally permissible exposure to dusts and chemicals, such as cement dust, solvents, and curing compounds.

Benefits

• Substance Abuse Screening

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance