Job family: Trades 

Job title: Laborer 

Reports to: Foreman, Superintendent, and Trades Manager 

 

Position Description: Responsible for tasks involving physical labor at construction projects. May assist other craft workers in their trades and may perform other duties as necessary or required. 

 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: 

Duties may include but are not limited to performing physical labor to assist with jobsite clean-up, rough carpentry, site logistics, fencing, deck and platform building, protection systems, and construction waste areas 

Perform selected demolition 

Follow written safety instructions from tool and equipment manufacturers 

Reviews jobsite needs with the superintendents and foreman 

Participate in the activities of subcontractors and suppliers 

Review project perimeter for security and cleanliness daily 

Perform fire watch duties as needed 

Construct scaffolding as needed 

Manage dumpster vendor schedule and maintain dumpster areas for cleanliness and organization 

Act as a spotter for heavy equipment operators 

Assist with overall site safety and quality programs as required (including daily participation in Pre-Task Plans) and ensure Trade employees/subcontractors compliance with Turner standards and all applicable safety codes, regulations, and jobsite security 

Inspect all tools and power tools before use to ensure they are in safe and working condition 

Maintain positive working relationships with customers, contractors, suppliers and other employees 

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision 

Display a high level of teamwork, integrity, commitment, and leadership in daily operations 

Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned 

 

 Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

CONSTANTLY

FREQUENTLY

OCCASSIONALLY

Standing

X

 

 

Walking

X

 

 

Combined Standing/Walking

X

 

 

Sitting

 

 

X

Lifting/Lowering/Carrying - Weights

 

 

 

Under 25 lbs

X

 

 

25-50 lbs

 

X

 

Over 50 lbs

 

 

X

Lifting/Lowering/Carrying – Ranges

 

 

 

Reaching above shoulder height

 

X

 

Reaching below shoulder height

X

 

 

Bending/Twisting neck

X

 

 

Bending at waist (forward & sideways)

X

 

 

Balancing

X

 

 

Pushing/Pulling

X

 

 

Squatting

 

X

 

Kneeling

 

X

 

Climbing

 

X

 

Crawling

 

 

X

Repetitive Motion

X

 

 

Hand / Wrist Flexion – Extension

X

 

 

Noise / Dust / Chemical Exposures

X

 

 

Confined Space Hazards

 

 

X

Working on Heights

 

X

 

ADDITIONAL DEMANDS

Vision abilities required include

Close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focus

Hearing abilities required include

Hearing abilities required with or without the use of an aide

 

Work Environment: 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works on-site at the construction site where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk of electric shock. The noise in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws. 

 

Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer 

Minorities/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity 

VEVRAA Federal Contractor