General Laborer 1

General Laborer

Best People + Right Culture. These are the driving forces behind JE Dunn's success. By hiring inspired people, giving them interesting and challenging work, enabling them with innovative tools, and letting them share in the company's rewards, we've found a sustainable way to grow in our industry for the last 100+ years. Our diverse teams around the country strive to enrich lives through inspired people and places everyday, and we need inspired people like you to join us in our pursuit of building perfection.

Role Summary

The General Laborer 1 role will be responsible for assisting other skilled trades / crafts working on a variety of construction projects including new construction, renovations, and other project types. General laborers utilize a variety of tools and specialized equipment. Duties may include site cleanup, loading, unloading, handling and distributing materials, fixtures and other as assigned. Role responsibilities are not all encompassing as specific work tasks, project types, and build phases drastically vary. This is a broad representation of the type of tasks and requirements required of General Laborers at JE Dunn. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of JE Dunn.

Key Role Responsibilities - Core

General Laborer Family - Core

• Assists other skilled trades by loading, unloading, and distributing materials as assigned.
• Assists in dismantling and transporting of construction materials.
• Collects and disposes accumulated trash on and around jobsite on daily basis.
• Performs general cleaning and trash removal for jobsite trailer.
• Cleans and maintains concrete and forming tools.
• Operates pumps and equipment for site dewatering needs.
• Organizes and cleans conex containers and gang boxes daily.
• Responsible for construction gate duty and flagging responsibilities.
• Responsible for accurate material identification and usage of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
• Responsible for operating a buck hoist safely and effectively.
• Assists with demo operations.
• Responsible for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) compliance and following OSHA standards.
• Adheres to all JE Dunn safety standards.

Expected Behavioral Standards

Shows up and is ready to work when scheduled

Communicates absence or tardiness with supervisor as early as possible

Shows respect for yourself and others

Works safely

Has a can-do attitude

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner

Effective communication skills, verbal and written

Ability to identify common construction materials and equipment

Punctual Attendance and Reliability

Ability to follow directions and demonstrates a willingness to learn

Ability to complete assigned duties with minimal guidance from supervisor

Demonstrates a positive and helpful attitude

Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, both internally and externally

Education

High School Diploma or GED (Preferred)

Apprentice and / or Vocational / Technical / Trade training (Preferred)

In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered.

Experience

0-2 years commercial construction experience (Preferred)

Working Environment

Must be able to lift at least to 50 pounds

May be exposed to extreme conditions (hot or cold)

Must be willing to work non-traditional hours to meet project needs

Must have reliable transportation

Must be comfortable working at projected heights, narrow workspaces, various depths (trenches)

Frequent activity : Standing, Walking, Climbing, Bending, Kneeling, Carrying, Swinging, Reaching above Shoulder, Pushing, Pulling, Balancing

Occasional activity : Sitting, Viewing Computer Screen

Specific environmental and physical requirements may vary by project type / location

Benefits Information

The benefits package aligned to this position is Skilled Trade Non Union. Please click the link below for more details.