Traveling Laborer, General

Company: Brad Cole Construction
Location: Grand Junction
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

Division/Department: ConstructionReports to: Leadman/ Foreman/SuperintendentJob Code:Job Classification: HourlyBrad Cole Construction Co., Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V.
BASIC FUNCTIONLaborers will work under the direct supervision of the jobsite foreman, superintendent, andproject manager. The laborer is responsible for tasks involving physical labor and may includelifting, pulling, digging, cleaning work sites, maintaining and cleaning equipment and tools.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES--- Work effectively to ensure deadlines of job are met.--- Perform daily tool inspection checks. Report any malfunctions of tools or problems toimmediate supervisor.--- Maintain cleanliness at jobsite.--- Ensure tools are clean, properly shut down and stored at the end of the shift.--- Maintain accurate logs and records.--- Fueling of equipment.--- Adhere to corporate safety policies and procedures at all times.--- Use tools in a safe manner in order to minimize the risk of injury and property damage.--- Wear all company required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).--- Perform related duties and responsibilities as required by supervisor.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND CONDITIONS--- This position requires working in external environment.--- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes orairborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionallyexposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites. The noise level inthe work environment and job sites can be loud. The position regularly works nearmoving mechanical parts and in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heatand humidity, and exposure to dust.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:--- Must be able to listen, follow directions and communicate effectively with others--- Must be able to wear mandatory Personal Protective Equipment including at aminimum: steel toed boots, safety vest, hard hat, eye protection, and hearingprotection.--- Must possess knowledge of tools, equipment and workplace safety.--- Must demonstrate skills in communications and teamwork.2 - P a g e--- Must be able to lift, pull and manage heavy equipment and objects up to 50 pounds.--- Must be able to work outdoors in exposure to extreme heat and cold.--- Must be able to take company required precautions to be protected from irritants dueto possible exposure to eye, nose and skin irritants--- Stress level may be increased due to schedule of work and demands of completing tasksafety and on time.--- Must be able to climb ladders and climb up to and into cabs on heavy equipment.--- Must be able to walk over uneven and broken ground.
PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by anemployee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.The position lifts heavy objects, walks and stands for long periods of time and performsstrenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions. The employee lifts, pushes, pulls orcarries objects; uses abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time withoutfatigue; and effectively jumps, sprints or throws objects. The position requires good manualdexterity (hand, hand with arm, two hands) and multilimbed coordination. The position requiresthe ability to quickly move arms and legs. The employee must have excellent stamina.
POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORKThis position frequently requires long hours night, holidays and/or weekends may be required.
OTHER DUTIESPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing ofactivities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties,responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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