Construction Laborer

Construction Laborer

Redwood Materials is currently seeking a Construction Laborer to join our Engineering, Procurement, & Construction (EPC) team. These EPC roles are at the center of our activities focused on creating a sustainable circular economy for lithium-ion batteries by transforming recycled materials into battery materials for new lithium-ion battery production.

Responsibilities will include:

• Cleaning and preparing construction sites.
• Loading and unloading materials and equipment.
• Building and taking down scaffolding and temporary structures.
• Digging trenches, compacting earth, and backfilling holes.
• Operating and tending machinery and heavy equipment.
• Following instructions from supervisors and implementing construction plans.
• Assisting skilled tradespeople in their duties.

Desired Qualifications:

• Color vision: Laborers must be able to distinguish color clearly to perform their duties, such as knowing which colors of wire an electrician needs.
• Mathematics: Laborers must perform calculations every day. Math skills that are vital to laborers include algebra and trigonometry, among others.
• Mechanical acuity: Laborers must maintain and operate heavy equipment and machinery, from forklifts to jackhammers and more.
• Stamina and endurance: To perform their very physical job, laborers must conduct strenuous and physically demanding tasks for long hours and in extreme environmental conditions.
• A passion for sustainability and making the world a better place!

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 100 lbs.
• Must be able to bend, lift, and carry objects over 50 lbs. .
• Must be able to walk up and down stairs carrying weight.
• Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly on telephone

Working Conditions:

• Environment, such as office or outdoors and inclement weather conditions.
• Exposures encountered, such as hazardous materials, loud noise, fires, or extreme heat/cold.
• Essential physical requirements, such as climbing, standing, stooping, or typing.
• Required to work weekends, nights, or be on-call as a regular part of the job.