Laborer Journeyman

Job Title : Skilled Craft Worker

Assist skilled craft workers in performing their assigned duties. Performs tasks that require physical labor at construction sites with the ability to perform a variety of duties.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

• Assist craftsman in setting up work as required.
• Follow instructions given by superintendents, foreman, and other experienced crew.
• Perform all required duties with the first focus on safety.
• Responsible for keeping work areas clean and in orderly conditions.
• Read and understand warning signs, operating instructions for equipment, jobsite safety rules, and jobsite policies.
• Observe the functioning of installed equipment or systems to determine hazards.
• Estimate sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
• Inspect subordinate's work for compliance and / or deficiencies.

Qualifications

May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area. Must possess strong working knowledge skills and abilities for the position. Ability to understand, follow, and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management / supervision. Proficient in the safe and efficient use of electrical, hand tools, power tools, and layout tools as well as measurement tools.

Requirements

Civil, track, and / or structures background experience. The person in this position needs to constantly move about a construction / industrial site, so should be able to stand, walk, sit, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and / or crawl. Constantly works in a construction environment and will be exposed to changing outdoor weather conditions. Work irregular hours, weekends, overtime, and holidays as required. May be required to use ladders / mechanical platforms / manlifts / scaffold to access required equipment / work areas (may exceed 200 feet), so must be able to climb and maintain balance on formwork, steel formwork, stairs, ladders, and scaffolds. Move and work in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven surfaces. Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy and dusty environment. May be required / able to move items weighing up to 50 pounds across construction / industrial site. Must have required tools. May require U.S. driver license. Observe and comply with all safety and project rules, perform other duties as required. Ability to pass drug and alcohol, and fit-for-duty testing.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Company : Kiewit Craft