Skilled Laborer

About the position

The Skilled Laborer position at Phillips & Jordan, Inc. involves performing various physical labor tasks at construction sites, assisting other workers, and operating a range of hand and power tools. The role is essential for maintaining safety and efficiency on-site, contributing to the successful completion of construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Clean or prepare construction sites to eliminate possible hazards
• Load, unload, or identify building materials, machinery, or tools while distributing them to the appropriate locations
• Control traffic passing near, in, or around work zones with appropriate training provided
• Signal equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, or adjustment of machinery, equipment, or materials with appropriate training provided
• Dig ditches or trenches, backfill excavations, or compact and level earth using picks, shovels, pneumatic tampers, or rakes
• May be required to enter trenches and/or confined spaces after receiving proper training
• Understand and comply with safety considerations as set herein and as directed by the Foreman/Supervisor

Requirements

• High school diploma preferred
• On-the-job training required
• Follow specific directions
• Perform a variety of duties, which may often change
• Work within standards of accuracy
• Repeat tasks according to set procedures and safety requirements
• Stand or walk for long periods
• Use arms and hands to reach for, handle, and manipulate objects
• Lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds
• Climb up and down ladders, scaffolds, and other objects
• Carry tools and equipment
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, twist, turn, and crawl, and see and hear (naturally or with correction)