Laborer, General

Brice Equipment, LLC

Temporary

JOB SUMMARY:

The Laborer is responsible for performing various tasks to support daily operations at a construction site. The Laborer performs tasks involving physical labor such as cleaning and preparing the job site, loading, and delivering materials, setting up and take-down of ladders, scaffolding, and other temporary shoring. The Laborer will assist craft workers using a variety of hand tools and power tools as required by the Foreman or Superintendent.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Perform a variety of tasks involving strenuous manual labor in construction projects.
• Perform trade for long hours, day after day, often in adverse conditions, to complete the project at hand.
• Follow project plans and instructions by the Foreman and Superintendent.
• Assist project Foreman and Superintendent on daily tasks.
• Assisting skilled tradespeople in their duties.
• Perform material handling and storage.
• Load, unload, haul, and hoist materials.
• Operate air, electric, and pneumatic hand tools.
• Maintain a clean job site: picking up all tools and equipment, removal of all construction debris and trash, sweeping the area clean, and securing the job site each day to eliminate potential hazards.
• Clean and maintain equipment used on the job.
• Comply with all safety requirements and participate in safety meetings.
• Review daily task assignments and clarify any material needs with the supervisor.
• Work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
• Perform other duties as directed.

SUPERVISORY FUNCTIONS:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• All around knowledge of materials, terms, and practices in the construction field.
• Knowledge of OSHA Construction Industry Safety Regulations.
• Ability to work proficiently with hand and power tools.
• Ability to safely utilize tools and equipment in the performance of duties.
• Ability to analyze and resolve complex issues, both logical and interpersonal.
• Ability to participate in group meetings, take direction from supervisor(s) and other crew members, high degree of attention to detail, follow work rules, and adhere to project schedule.
• Ability to actively listen and follow instructions.
• Ability to work productively under pressure and to pay attention to the details of a project or task.
• Strong self-motivation and work ethic; ability to work with or without direct supervision.
• Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.
• Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to operate man-lift and material handling equipment (fork-lift and/or skid steer).
• Ability to work a flexible schedule sometimes including weekends and holidays.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• One year experience as a Construction Laborer preferred.
• OSHA-30 or OSHA-10 Construction Industry Safety Certification preferred.
• Ability to pass drug and background screening.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The noise level and working conditions are consistent with those of typical construction jobs. Adaptability regarding schedule and design changes and occasional overtime for immediate field support may be necessary. May work weekends and holidays, as required by the project needs. Most of the work of this position will be spent in the field.

PREFERENCE STATEMENT

Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Calista shareholders, and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g).

EEO STATEMENT

Additionally, it is our policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status. When applicable, our policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force and benefits.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

It is Calista and Subsidiaries' business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.