Purpose/Scope:
To provide general construction labor tasks, in an efficient and safe manner. The W2E Field Laborer will work as part of a W2E crew focused on the renovation, maintenance, repair, and restoration of existing structures. The W2E Field Laborer will take direction from the W2E Field Foreperson.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Completes general construction labor tasks necessary for completion of W2E projects
• Takes work direction from erection crew foreperson or bricklayer
• May perform work of a miscellaneous nature as directed by foreperson
• Uses materials/supplies in an efficient manner
• Handles equipment in a responsible manner
• Follows established safety procedures and policies
Basic Qualifications:
• Valid driver’s license and reliable means of transportation
• Experience working with concrete or masonry construction
Other Required Qualifications:
• Ability to carry out simple and complex verbal instructions
• Ability to work well with others and maintain professional conduct at all times
• Ability to work from heights, including but not limited to ladders and aerial work platforms
• Ability to obtain membership to a local union
• General knowledge of construction practices
• Valid driver’s license and reliable means of transportation
• Ability to travel extensively (50% of the time or more, including overnights) and work overtime as needed
• Preferred Qualifications:
• 2+ years of construction or manual labor experience
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Welding certification
• Experience working with precast and/or site-cast/tilt-up concrete
• Experience running concrete cutting equipment
• Caulking experience
• Concrete and masonry restoration experience
Physical Requirements:
• Field: Must be able to traverse uneven ground, move minimum of 50lbs., spatial awareness/depth perception, climb on a flatbed semi-trailer
Work Environment:
• Field: All types of weather conditions (year-round, Mid-west and Northeast), dirt/dust, noise from heavy machinery/vehicles