Skilled Laborer

POSITION SUMMARY:

Skilled Labor is responsible for field operations on the project(s) assigned to achieve safe, quality, and profitable projects completed in a timely manner. This position must demonstrate organizational and time management skills.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Safety

• Promotes Manhattan's culture of "Safety First"
• Project safety implementation and management in accordance with Manhattan's Safety Program
• Interacts with the Superintendent and Safety Manager to ensure a safe workplace
• Enforces Site Specific Safety Plans by enforcing Manhattan's rules; this includes your workers, other crews, and any trade on-site

Operational

• Be familiar with and follow Manhattan Construction Company Policies
• Assist equipment operators, carpenters, and other skilled laborers when necessary
• Operate and care for construction equipment and machines
• Prep construction sites by cleaning obstacles and hazards
• Follow instructions from supervisors
• Load or unload construction materials
• Placing, spreading, and vibrating concrete.
• Striping moving concrete formwork.
• Ready to learn from on-the-job training when necessary
• Perform site clean-up
• Knowledge of construction practices and terminology
• Demonstrates Integrity
• Displays a sense of urgency
• Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

Construction Industry Knowledge

• Broad understanding of concrete construction experience

Technological Knowledge

• Not Applicable

Communication and Teamwork Skills

• Functions effectively as part of a team

Additional Skills

• Able to perform duties independently
• Strong attention to detail
• Works well under pressure and with deadlines
• Can follow the rules but can show initiative
• Enjoys overcoming objections/resistance and achieving goals in the face of obstacles

WORK CONDITIONS AND HOURS:

Conditions and hours

• Works on-site over rough terrain
• Requires overtime hours
• Often exposed to the elements
• Must be comfortable with travel on a need-to-need basis
• Must be able to lift 70 lbs.
• Some weekends are required
• Frequent activity of Standing, Kneeling, Walking, Climbing, Bending, reaching above Shoulders, Pushing, and Pulling
• Must be able to climb and work at heights above 6 feet

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND CERTIFICATIONS:

Education

• Nonapplicable

Work Experience

• One (1) year Construction Experience
• One (1) Concrete Construction Experience

Certifications

• OSHA 10 Certified

EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGMENT

This Skilled Labor job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of Manhattan Construction Company, LLC.