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Laborer - Skilled
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What they do
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.
$43,923 / year median in North Carolina
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Laborer - Skilled at King Asphalt Laborer - Skilled at King Asphalt in Burgaw, North Carolina Posted in 2 days ago.
PURPOSE:
To assist in the preparatory and laborious work associated with the different departmental trades; pipe, asphalt, grading, curb and gutter, structures, traffic control, etc.
JOB DUTIES
The ability to perform various laborious tasks requiring the use of hand, power or mechanical tools, I.E.; shovel, rake, pick hammer, tamp, saw, and other tools of the trade. The ability to perform various laborious tasks requiring the handling of various construction materials, I.E.; rip, rap, fencing, pipe, concrete, asphalt, stone, traffic control devices, etc. Follow all safety rules and keep work area and tools in clean and orderly condition. Perform other related duties as assigned. Occasional operation of small equipment such as skid steers, mini excavators, rollers and/or backhoe. Can periodically relieve equipment operator for breaks, and/or assist with equipment moves on jobsite. Demonstrate the ability to receive task training and willingness to learn new skills. Understands the correct and safe start up and shutdown procedures of small equipment. Operate small motor equipment, like generators, pumps and traffic control signs board devices.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
Position requires the ability to climb, to grasp, to push and pull, to bend at the waist, to walk and stand for long periods of time and to lift up to 50 pounds. Position requires the ability to express or exchange ideas by means of spoken word and receive detailed information through oral communications. King Asphalt, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans. To see other positions, click here.