PURPOSE
The Job Description is designed to provide clear guidance and communication for what is required for the position of Laborer as defined in three levels I, II, and III.
FUNCTIONS OF A SKILLED LABORER
The primary function is to be an assistant/helper to help complete the construction tasks within a project. The list below includes but is not limited to most of the primary responsibilities required:
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Laborer I is an entry level position in construction and experience & skills are outlined as described below.
- Safety Is First. All levels must follow all safety procedures and wear protective equipment as issued (hard hat, safety glasses, steel toed boots; gloves or mask if required) to comply with OSHA and CMES always!
- Use provided tools and equipment with care (no improper use of tools/use other than designed purpose) Must clean, protect and inventory tools/equipment.
- Must be able to shovel/use a shovel for significant periods of time.
- Complete Flagging Class & have valid card on person at all times.
- Must be able/willing to help keep the job site (area around it) clean, free of debris on ground to help maintain a safe and clean work site (clean-up/pick up during & at end of each day).
- Must be able to use a tape measure and know/learn basic measurements (1’ – 12”, etc.)
- Must be able to stand, walk, knee, stretch or sit for long periods in a site environment.
- Must be able to lift and carry materials (up to 50 lbs.) around the site and/or up to the level where indicated equipment will then transport the material.
- Must have full range of body movements including use of hands, fingers, able to handle or feel objects such as parts for repair or removal.
- Should be able to speak adequate English to communicate sufficiently with Management and/or in case of emergency.
Laborer II consists of the following experience and skills requirements as outlined below.
- Safety Is First. All levels must follow all safety procedures and wear protective equipment as issued (hard hat, safety glasses, steel toed boots; gloves or mask if required) to comply with OSHA and CMES always!
- Use provided tools and equipment with care (no improper use of tools/use other than designed purpose) Must clean, protect and inventory tools/equipment.
- Must be able to shovel/use a shovel for significant periods of time.
- Complete Flagging Class & have valid card on person at all times.
- Must be able/willing to help keep the job site (area around it) clean, free of debris on ground to help maintain a safe and clean work site (clean-up/pick up during & at end of each day).
- Must be able to use a tape measure and know/learn basic measurements (1’ – 12”, etc.)
- Must be able to stand, walk, knee, stretch or sit for long periods in a site environment.
- Must be able to lift and carry materials (up to 50 lbs.) around the site and/or up to the level where indicated equipment will then transport the material.
- Must have full range of body movements including use of hands, fingers, able to handle or feel objects such as parts for repair or removal.
- Should be able to speak adequate English to communicate sufficiently with Management and/or in case of emergency.
- Laying/removing forms.
- Carrying and laying rebar for a concrete pour
- Carrying and removing wood for forms, staking and other duties.
- Must be flexible with the team to get the work completed in a timely manner, with the best use of materials/resources needed to get the job done right.
- Clean, protect and inventory tools/equipment as required.
- Keep Site Foreman/Lead man informed as to any problems in the performance of his/her job.
- Keep Site Foreman/Leadman informed as to any potential customer problems or complaints.
- Inform Site Foreman/Leadman when equipment/materials/tools are needed that you do not have access to, in order to do the job.
- Assist other employees as a team when possible.
- Must always respect the rights and views of all team members while at work.
- Must provide open and honest communication of problems or ideas to team members and Supervision.
- All are required to adhere to all the company policies always provided in our Employee Handbook.
- Employees must do their best to absorb all the training provided to help improve & meet expectations.
Laborer III consists of the following experience and skills requirements as outlined below.
- Safety Is First. All levels must follow all safety procedures and wear protective equipment as issued (hard hat, safety glasses, steel toed boots; gloves or mask if required) to comply with OSHA and CMES always!
- The level III laborer has the knowledge to start operating smaller equipment such as a skid steer, mini excavator, roller, etc.
- The level III laborer also shall possess the ability to perform certain tasks without continuous guidance.
- Use provided tools and equipment with care (no improper use of tools/use other than designed purpose) Must clean, protect and inventory tools/equipment.
- Must be able to shovel/use a shovel for significant periods of time.
- Complete Flagging Class & have valid card on person at all times.
- Must be able/willing to help keep the job site (area around it) clean, free of debris on ground to help maintain a safe and clean work site (clean-up/pick up during & at end of each day).
- Must be able to use a tape measure and know/learn basic measurements (1’ – 12”, etc.)
- Must be able to stand, walk, knee, stretch or sit for long periods in a site environment.
- Must be able to lift and carry materials (up to 50 lbs.) around the site and/or up to the level where indicated equipment will then transport the material.
- Must have full range of body movements including use of hands, fingers, able to handle or feel objects such as parts for repair or removal.
- Should be able to speak adequate English to communicate sufficiently with Management and/or in case of emergency.
- Laying/removing forms.
- Carrying and laying rebar for a concrete pour
- Carrying and removing wood for forms, staking and other duties.
- Must be flexible with the team to get the work completed in a timely manner, with the best use of materials/resources needed to get the job done right.
- Clean, protect and inventory tools/equipment as required.
- Keep Site Foreman/Lead man informed as to any problems in the performance of his/her job.
- Keep Site Foreman/Leadman informed as to any potential customer problems or complaints.
- Inform Site Foreman/Leadman when equipment/materials/tools are needed that you do not have access to, in order to do the job.
- Assist other employees as a team when possible.
- Must always respect the rights and views of all team members while at work.
- Must provide open and honest communication of problems or ideas to team members and Supervision.
- All are required to adhere to all the company policies always provided in our Employee Handbook.
- Employees must do their best to absorb all the training provided to help improve & meet expectations.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Our construction work is usually outside, subject to extremes of temperature and humidity. Each employee should dress and eat/hydrate according to those conditions. Please communicate with Site Foreman/Leadman, which monitors all breaks and in cases of extreme heat/cold accommodates the work required and breaks accordingly.
At times there is moving machinery; work must be done in high or hazardous places, and sometimes there is exposure to fumes, airborne particles and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be higher at times.
It is our mission to Help All Move Forward with Joy. For all employees to do well and progress, CMES encourages each employee to do their best to display the values of Respect, Trust, Appreciation, Humility & Dedication.
NOTE: The Laborer needs to understand that if the Operator needs to get out of the machine and do the laboring work for them, what is the point of the laborer being there? The equipment must be moving at all times. We ask all Operators to help if needed but if they are helping all the time, they must communicate to the Foreman to get more labor help or maybe this laborer is not performing as required.
EEOC Statement
CMES, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer M/F/V/H/AA. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. CMES, Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran, and without regard to any other characteristic, protected by applicable law, all in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. CMES, Inc. complies with applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, placement, classification, promotion, termination, compensation, benefits, job training, and other aspects of employment.
