The Nichols Companies Hiring for Construction Laborer (DMV Area) Job at Columbia, MD Full Time

Job Summary:

The Construction Laborer will perform a wide range of physical labor tasks in support of workers on the construction site.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assists skilled workers as assigned. This may include jobs such as demolition, carrying lumber, or construction.
• Unloads materials that are delivered such as lumber or bags of cement and distributes them to the appropriate location as identified by the supervisor, project plans, or specifications.
• Prepares layout area where construction will take place by properly measuring, marking, or recording openings or distances.
• Prepares tools and materials for skilled workers such as mixing cement or preparing to floor for installation.
• Cleans and prepares specific areas of Jobsite as assigned. This may include digging trenches; erecting scaffolding; cleaning up rubble, debris, and trash; or removing hazardous materials.
• Operates a wide variety of hand and power tools.
• Directs traffic near, in, or around work zones.
• Motions equipment operator to assist with alignment, movement, or adjustment of machinery, equipment, or materials.
• Cleans Jobsite at the end of the day, ensuring trash is properly disposed of and materials or equipment are properly stored.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to listen to, understand, and follow directions.
• Ability to remain flexible as specific assignments change.
• Ability to work with a variety of personalities.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic as needed to count and take inventory.

Education and Experience:

• Prior job experience preferred.
• Valid state driver s license.

Physical Requirement:

• Must have physical strength, balance, hand-eye coordination, and stamina necessary to complete jobs in various areas.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 80 pounds and push and/or pull 50-pound loads at a time.
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions.
• Must be able to stand and walk up to eight hours per day and climb multiple sets of stairs while carrying materials weighing between 40 and 60 pounds.
• Must be able to work some Saturdays and at night, when needed.