Job Title:             Laborer (Hillman)
Craft:                     Pipe
Reports to:        Foreman             
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Position Objective/Description:
Performs a variety of manual construction tasks involving pipe work for roads, highways and heavy construction projects under the direction of a crew foreman.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Cut, measure, and hook pipes. Support the pipe installation process by supplying materials, tools and equipment to the trenchAssist with pre-assembly of pipe on the top of the hillMix mortar and concrete for manholesLoad, unload, or distribute materials, machinery, or tools to and from designated locationsUse picks, shovels, and rakes to level earth or asphalt to grade specificationsPosition or dismantle forms for pouring concrete, using saws, hammers, nails or boltsTends pumps, compressors, or generatorsSignal operators of construction equipment to facilitate alignment and movement of materialsMay operate a variety of power and hand tools: air hammers, earth tampers, cement mixers, mechanical hoists, surveying, measuring and other equipmentMaintain clean work area by disposing of trash and debris properly.Perform daily maintenance and safety checks of equipment.Promote and adhere to the company’s safety program.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Able to operate a variety of tools/equipment such as hand tools and power toolsAble to listen, follow directions, and have a willingness to continue to enhance skillsAble to communicate effectively with jobsite supervisor and co-workersGeneral knowledge of road construction processes.Demonstrate a safety first attitude. Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures.Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, and the general publicAbility to work nights and weekends when necessaryMust have reliable transportation, and ability to travel to assigned worksites.
Physical Demands:Constant physical effort, including extended standing for at least 8 hour shiftIntermittent sitting; continuous walking on construction site.Climb intermittentlyRegularly twist, bend, stoop, kneel, push/pull and crouch to perform dutiesRegularly reach above shoulder levelAble to repetitively lift and carry at least 75 pounds on a regular basis, and sometimes heavier weight.Agility, balance, and manual dexterity, as well as arm-hand steadinessAble to hear and respond to oral instructions in a noisy environment.Regularly use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; reach and grasp.Excellent hand, eye and foot coordination.Good vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
Education / Experience:High School diploma or general education degree (GED)Two (2) years recent experience working as Hillman (road construction), or equivalent experience.Active Driver’s licenseWork Environment:
Regularly works in outside weather conditions, including extreme heat and humidity.  Frequently works near heavy equipment and moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to wet or humid conditions and vibration.  Work may involve exposure to a variety of substances found on construction site such as oil, grease, gasoline, concrete and diesel fuel.  Periodically exposed to fumes, lubricants, airborne particles and dust.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Notes: This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time to meet business needs.  All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently.  This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.


Approved By ________________________________________     ____________________
                                                [Name and Title]                                                               [Date]

Acknowledged By _____________________________________     ____________________
                                                   [Name of Employee]                                                   [Date]

Jr. Davis Construction Company, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.

 

Jr. Davis Construction Company, Inc. is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and is actively recruiting women and minorities for all open positions.