SCI is looking for Unskilled Laborer to performs a variety of physical tasks to support construction projects such as roads, bridges, drainage systems, and other infrastructure. This position involves manual labor and works under the direct supervision of a site superintendent or foreman.
Key Responsibilities:
-
Load and unload building materials and distribute them to appropriate locations.
-
Clean and prepare construction sites by removing debris, hazards, and excess materials.
-
Run some types of equipment or put together and take apart temporary structures, install silk fence and/or Turbidity Barriers
-
Operate hand tools and small equipment (e.g., wheelbarrows, shovels, tampers).
-
Help foreman, carpenters, and other skilled workers when necessary
- Remove, fill, or compact earth
-
Follow verbal and written instructions from supervisors.
-
Ready to learn from on-the-job training when necessary
-
Maintain a clean and safe work environment in compliance with OSHA and company standards.
-
Use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and adhere to safety protocols.
-
Other responsibilities as assigned
General Requirements:
-
Must be at least 18 years of age
-
High school diploma or GED preferred but not required
-
Ability to do physical labor and other strenuous physical tasks
-
Ability to understand and follow safety rules and procedures.
-
Ability to work in all weather
-
Must be punctual and reliable.
-
Experience as a general laborer in the construction industry is preferred
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand, bend, stoop, and crouch continuously during an 8+ hour shift.
-
Capability to climb ladders, scaffolds, and stair towers up to 60 feet high.
-
Ability to lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds frequently.
-
Manual dexterity to operate hand tools and concrete vibrators for extended periods.
-
Must be able to work in various weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, etc.).
-
Ability to walk and work on uneven surfaces in various weather conditions.
-
Physical capability to work within confined spaces and excavations up to 20 feet.
-
Visual acuity and alertness to work safely around moving equipment and provide clear flagging signals.
-
Good auditory skills to hear equipment alarms, instructions, and communication on a busy site.
Work Environment
-
Outdoor work environment exposed to all weather conditions.
-
Frequent exposure to high noise levels, dust, dirt, grease, and moving construction machinery.
-
Work near hazardous materials commonly used in construction, including form oil, curing compounds, gasoline, diesel fuel, and fresh concrete.
-
Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
-
Working in and/or around standing water and bodies of water.
