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Kelley Construction

Commercial Construction Laborer

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A Construction Helper or Worker works at construction sites and projects. Works as a skilled trades worker such as bricklayer, carpenter, painter, electrician or mason, or operates construction equipment.

$44,990 / year median in Kentucky

+9% projected growth

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Job Description

PURPOSE Under direction of a supervisory official, performs varied types of manual and unskilled laboring work and may drive a truck in connection with laboring work on occasion; does other related duties as required.
GENERAL INFORMATION
This position involves, but is not limited to, the physical ability to lift and carry items weighing approximately 90 pounds; climb and work from ladders; bend, stoop, work around moving machinery, work around wood dust and fumes; work in inclement weather conditions. May travel and be away from home for several days at a time.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
This position involves, but is not limited to: load, lift, and move supplies, furniture, and equipment; dig trenches and do manual grading; collect rubbish and other refuse; load and unload trucks; shovel; mix cement and mortar; place and strip forms used in concrete work; perform cold patching; sweep; pry and hammer apart sections of wall and roof; load debris into truck for removal; sort, pile, and clean salvageable brick, stone, lumber, and metal work; occasionally drives trucks; and any and all other related duties assigned from time to time by supervisor.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Ability to perform manual tasks either alone or as a member of a group; ability to perform heavy manual labor for prolonged periods of the time; ability to follow prescribed procedures; insuring safety practices are followed on job sites; Valid drivers license required.