General Laborer

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. The Construction Laborer cleans and prepares construction sites to eliminate possible hazards.
  2. The Construction Laborer controls traffic passing near, in, and around work zones.
  3. The Construction Laborer signals equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, and adjustment of machinery, equipment, and materials.
  4. The Construction Laborer digs ditches or trenches, backfills excavations, and compacts and levels earth to grade specifications, using picks, shovels, pneumatic tampers, and rakes.
  5. The Construction Laborer positions, joins, aligns, and seals structural components, such as concrete sections and pipes.
  6. The Construction Laborer measures, marks, and records openings and distances to lay out areas where work will be performed.
  7. The Construction Laborer loads, unloads, lifts, carries and identifies building materials, machinery, and tools, and distributes them to the appropriate locations, according to project plans and specifications.
  8. The Construction Laborer erects and disassembles shoring braces, traffic barricades, ramps, and other temporary structures.
  9. The Construction Laborer builds and positions forms for pouring concrete and dismantles forms after use, using saws, hammers, nails, or bolts.
  10. The Construction Laborer works in wet and dry conditions as well as dusty and dirty conditions..
  11. The Construction Laborer uses hands while working with tools such as cut off saws, chain saws and grinders, etc.
  12. The Construction Laborer operates pneumatic and electric tools, steward jackhammers, chain saws, paving breakers, pipe layers, concrete saws, asphalt rake, whacker vibrator, sheet hammers, highway concrete block layers.
  13. The Construction Laborer performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
  14. The Construction Laborer needs knowledge of:
  • Materials, methods, and tools involved in construction
  • Design techniques, tools, and principles involved in technical plans, blueprints, drawings and models
  • Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division)
  • Machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair and maintenance
  • Relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote the safety of operations, people, data and property
  • The structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammer.
  1. The Construction Laborer needs the ability to
  • Quickly move their hand, their hand together with arm, or two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects
  • Keep hand and arm steady while moving their arm or while holding the arm and hand in one position
  • Ability to coordinate two or more limbs while sitting, standing, or lying down.
  • Exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects
  • Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
  • Use their abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without giving out or fatiguing
  • See details at close range only within a few feet away from where they are working on a job function
  • Tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong.
  • Perform physical activities that require considerable use of the arms and legs and moving the whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling and handling of materials
  • Wear PPE, such as respirators, hard hats, goggles, safety vests, etc.
  • Be aware of surroundings
  1. High school diploma or equivalency is preferred and on-the-job training is required.

Benefits:

LEW offers a comprehensive salary and benefit package including medical, dental, vision, 401K, paid time-off, life and STD with opportunities for continuous learning and growth.

Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Orwigsburg

LEW Site Construction LLC APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT

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1. Completeness and accuracy of information. I represent that all of the information now or hereafter given by me in support of my application for employment is true and complete. I understand that, if I am hired, any false or misleading information in support of my application may subject me to discharge at any time during the period of my employment.

2. Authorization for release of information and release from liability. I authorize you to verify any of the information given during the application process with appropriate individuals, companies, or agencies, and I authorize them to release such information as you require, including my prior disciplinary employment record, without any obligation to give me written notice of disclosure. I hereby release you and them from any liability whatsoever as a result of such inquiries and disclosures. A photocopy or other electronic reproduction of this authorization/release is binding, and may be relied upon.

3. Employment is at will. I understand that if I am employed, I will be an employee at will. This means that either the employer or the employee may terminate the employment relationship with or without cause at any time.

4. No written, oral, or implied contracts. I understand that any written Company documents, oral statements, or formal or informal policies are not to be construed as granting an express or implied employment contract and that I am not entitled to rely upon any such documents, statements or Company policies as stating employment terms. The employment relationship with the Company may be modified only in writing directed to me by the President of the Company.

5. Benefits may be altered. I understand that the Company at its option may change, delete, suspend, or discontinue any part or parts of its benefit program at any time without prior notice, both while person are actively employed and while retired or otherwise separated from employment with the Company.

6. I understand that a test for drug and alcohol misuse may be required as part of the interview process, and I hereby authorize the release of test results to the Company. I hereby consent to the performance of such medical examination and testing. I waive all claims arising out of these procedures against the Company and those performing the examination and tests. I understand and consent that as a condition of continued employment, I will submit to drug and alcohol testing in the future. I authorize the release of any such subsequent testing to the Company and waive all claims against it or those performing the examination and tests. I understand that I will be subject to immediate termination for failing to submit to examination or testing.

7. If an employment relationship is established, I agree to wear or use all protective clothing or devices as may be required by the Company and to comply with all safety policies and procedures.

I acknowledge that I have read and understand the above statement in its entirety, and have had the opportunity to ask questions regarding any aspect of this application, and that I accept the above terms.