Laborer - Dirt

Team Elmer's seeks to fill several openings for Dirt Laborers . This position will have the general responsibility to provide support and assistance to the other skilled workers working on the project.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Perform tasks involving physical labor at highway and heavy construction project sites.
• Will operate a variety of hand and power tools.
• Dig dirt using shovels and machinery.
• May clean and prepare sites, dig trenches, set braces to support the sides of excavations, clean up rubble and debris and remove waste materials.
• Read grades, lift and carry objects & materials of various weights.
• Help maintain equipment by keeping it clean and in proper working order. Report any damaged or unsafe equipment to foreman immediately.
• Practice safety at all times including driving of company vehicles or use of equipment. Use PPE while on jobsite e.g. hard hat safety glasses, ear protection, high visibility vest, steel toe boots, pants, and gloves.
• Take initiative and anticipate what needs to be done.
• Work in conjunction and as a team with your crew.
• May assist other craft workers.
• Will be required, as needed, to regulate traffic on jobsites.
• Other duties as assigned

The above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope of the position.

QUALIFICATIONS :

EEO / AA