Job Description - Construction Laborer: Summary/Objective
Job Description - Construction Laborer: Summary/Objective
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
1. Performs a variety of tasks involving strenuous manual labor in heavy/highway
construction projects; performs manual work in preparing surfaces for paving.
2. Shovels bituminous concrete (asphalt) into construction areas.
3. Assists in patching asphalt with hot and cold mix. Excavates and fills trenches and
ditches.
4. Maintains a clean job site: picks up all tools and equipment and secures job site each
day to eliminate potential hazards.
5. Performs materials handling and storage.
6. Loads and unloads trucks and hauls and hoists materials.
7. Ensures that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed. Brings
problems to the attention of the foreman, safety director or HR manager.
Competencies
1. Communication Proficiency.
2. Customer/Client Focus.
3. Diversity and Inclusion.
4. Results Driven.
5. Stress Management/Composure.
6. Teamwork Orientation.
Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Job Description – Construction Laborer
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne
particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a
variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites. The noise level in the work environment
and job sites can be loud. The position regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in
outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity, and exposure to dust and
asphalt.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
The position lifts heavy objects, walks and stands for long periods of time and performs
strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions. The employee lifts, pushes, pulls or
carries objects; uses abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without
fatigue; and effectively jumps, sprints or throws objects. The position requires good manual
dexterity (hand, hand with arm, two hands) and multi-limb coordination. The position requires
the ability to quickly move arms and legs. The employee must have excellent stamina.
Travel
Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-area and overnight travel
may be expected.
EEO Statement
It is the policy of Allterrain Paving and Construction to assure that applicants are employed
and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to their race, religion,
sex, age, color, disability, or national origin. Such action shall include:
1. Employment, upgrading, demotion, or transfer.
3. Layoff or termination.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of
activities, 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.
Signatures
This job description has been approved by
HR____________________________________________________
Employee signature below constitutes employee's understanding of the requirements, essential
functions and duties of the position.
Employee______________________________ Date_____________