Laborer

The Laborer must have basic knowledge of and demonstrated experience with basic construction-type work, basic understanding of operating a variety of equipment, including hand and power tools, and familiarity with safe work practices, PPE usage, and policies, as well as safe driving rules and practices.

EDUCATION/TRAINING:

• High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED). One to five (1-5) years of directly related construction experience; or an equivalent sufficient experience, including an apprenticeship program or vocational/technical school, and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job as listed below.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

• Basic knowledge of and demonstrated experience with basic construction-type work.
• Basic understanding of operating a variety of equipment, including hand and power tools.
• Familiarity with safe work practices, PPE usage, and policies, as well as safe driving rules and practices.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Load, unload, and identify materials, machinery, and tools, and distribute them to the appropriate locations, according to project plans and specifications.
• Clean and prepare construction sites to eliminate possible hazards, including bush cutting and cleaning up any debris.
• Control traffic passing near, in, and around work zones.
• Dig ditches or trenches, backfill excavations, and compact and level earth to grade specifications, using picks, shovels, pneumatic tampers, and rakes.
• Signal equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, and adjustment of machinery, equipment, and materials
• Other Duties as assigned

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Basic computer skills, Outlook, Teams, and Timesheet entry.
• Ability to read and understand work orders and organize work with minimum supervision.
• Ability to work effectively and amicably with co-workers, and other people (Supervisor, Subordinates, Supplies, Customers).
• Ability to hear and speak, to communicate in person and over the telephone and/or radio.
• Ability to operate and maintain a variety of hand and power tools.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to work independently or in a team situation.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
• Possess basic problem-solving and math skills.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check, which includes 7-year employment verification, Department of Motor Vehicles record search, criminal record search, and verification of education, certifications, and licenses as applicable to the position.
• Ability to pass pre-employment and random drug screens.
• Must be available for regular standby assignments and work scheduled off-hours and emergency overtime as required.
• Must be available for short-term work assignments that involve overnight travel.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must possess strength, stamina, and mobility to perform heavy physical work outdoors in all weather conditions and with exposure to potentially hazardous conditions.
• Use varied hand and power tools and move materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds and heavier weights with the use of proper equipment.
• Must be able to stand, walk, and sit for prolonged periods
• Must be able to bend, stoop, climb, balance, reach, stretch, kneel, and squat.
• Must be able to perform repetitive tasks or motions for prolonged periods.
• Must be able to ascend or descend ladders and/or traverse scaffolding. 
• Must be able to work in personal protective clothing and equipment, such as a fall protection harness, protective-toe footwear, gloves, a hard hat, and hearing protection.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• This is an on-site position that requires work to be performed onsite at an Aleut location. 
• This role requires work in commercial and federal job sites (school).
• Maintain a safe, clean site by following OSHA regulations, using personal protective equipment (PPE), and managing material handling.
• Working both indoors and outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions and potentially austere environments. 
• Regularly exposed to construction environments involving equipment, electrical or mechanical hazards, elevated work areas, confined spaces, dust, noise hazards, and odors. 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must possess a valid, unrestricted driver’s license and acceptable driving recor