Construction Helper

Job Summary: The Construction Helper serves as a spotter for lifts, cleans and prepares construction sites, loads and unloads materials, tools, and equipment, and assists the crew with a variety of physical labor and construction activities. They must be safety-oriented with a strong work-ethic.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

The duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing and other duties will be assigned based on the positions role within the business unit.

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  Helps prevent accidents by serving as a spotter for lifts on the jobsite


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  Cleans and prepares construction sites, materials and tools.


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  Loads, unloads, and transports materials, tools, and equipment.


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  Removes and cleans garbage, spills, debris, and other materials from the job site.


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  Assists with construction tasks including using power tools, caulking, and general cleanup.


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  Move or position materials and equipment.


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  Shape or cut materials to specified measurements using tools.


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  Works safely, following all local, state, and federal laws and regulations and codes pertaining to the scope of work.

Minimum Qualifications:

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  Good communication skills – verbal and nonverbal.


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  Excellent listening skills; able to listen, understand, and follow the instructions of crew and supervisors.


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  Demonstrated ability to read, interpret, and follow plans and specs.


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  Working knowledge of proper construction techniques, practices, procedures, and safety requirements.


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  Effective team player.


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  Organizational and time management skills


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  Attention to detail with a focus on error prevention.


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  Ability to understand, follow, and communicate standard operating policies and procedures, and regulations.


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  Ability to work under time pressure and adapt to changing requirements in a positive and constructive manner.


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  Must be able to pass a drug/alcohol screen and background check.


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  Valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications:

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  Previous construction and/or caulking experience.


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  Bilingual (English, Spanish)


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  HS diploma or GED; OR an equivalent combination of training, education and relevant work experience.


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  Bilingual (Spanish).
  

Physical Requirements include but are not limited to:

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  Work is performed while standing, sitting, squatting, and/or walking.


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  Able to talk and hear, both in person and by phone.


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  Able to use hands and fingers for grasping, moving and assembling objects and operating hand tools.


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  Be physically active for long periods of time.


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  Able to bend, squat, crawl, climb, and reach.


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  Able to lift, carry, push or pull objects up to 50 pounds (including but not limited to heavy equipment, materials, etc).


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  Requires activities involving being around moving mechanical parts and machinery, exposure to marked changes in temperature and humidity, working at various heights, and exposure to dust, fumes, gases, toxic, caustic chemicals, and loud noise.


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  Must be able to travel daily to job sites.


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  Operate heavy machinery and power tools and needed.


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  Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE.)