General Laborer

Description

Summary: This role involves diverse construction site tasks, material handling, equipment operation, and supporting tradespeople while strictly adhering to safety protocols. Highlights: 1. Engage in varied construction site tasks, from prep to cleanup. 2. Opportunity to operate basic hand tools and potentially heavy machinery. 3. Support skilled trades and ensure safety compliance on job sites. **Core Responsibilities** While duties vary by industry, the core tasks usually include: * **Site Preparation and Cleanup:** Loading and unloading materials, digging trenches, removing debris, sweeping floors, and setting up scaffolding or ladders. * **Material Handling:** Lifting, carrying, and moving raw materials (wood, steel, concrete, drywall) or finished goods. * **Equipment Operation:** Operating basic hand tools (jackhammers, drills, saws) and power tools, as well as heavy machinery like forklifts or skid steers (if certified). * **Assisting Tradespeople:** Supporting skilled trades such as carpenters, electricians, plumbers, or masons by holding materials, measuring spaces, and prepping surfaces. * **Safety Compliance:** Wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (hard hats, gloves, steel\-toed boots), following Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines, and securing work zones to prevent accidents. **Key Skills \& Qualifications** **Physical Requirements:** * **Strength and Stamina:** Ability to stand, walk, bend, and kneel for 8–12 hour shifts; capacity to lift 50–100 lbs repeatedly. * **Dexterity:** Good hand\-eye coordination for operating tools safely. **Soft Skills:** * **Reliability:** Punctuality and a strong work ethic are paramount; projects depend heavily on the labor crew showing up. * **Communication:** Must understand verbal instructions and safety signals, especially in loud environments. * **Adaptability:** Ability to switch tasks quickly based on the phase of the project or weather conditions. **Credentials:** * Usually requires a high school diploma or GED. * Valid driver’s license is often required for travel to job sites. * Certifications (e.g., Forklift Operator, OSHA 10, First Aid/CPR) are highly desirable but often provided on the job. Job Types: Full\-time, Part\-time Pay: RO6,000\.000 \- RO9,000\.000 per year Expected hours: 40 per week Work Location: In person