Laborer-Seawall

The Seawall Laborer works on the construction, repair, and maintenance of seawalls and marine structures, performing various physical tasks at a marine construction site.

Primary responsibilities will be to perform manual labor tasks including the use of hand and power tools, loading and unloading materials, distributing building materials, machinery and tools, and assisting skilled tradesmen on marine seawall construction projects. Under supervision, responsibilities will include cleaning and preparing the construction site. Ensure a safe work environment in compliance with all safety policies and procedures using the appropriate tools and equipment for the task; properly follow all Company policies and OSHA regulations for safe working procedures and environment. Perform projects and other duties as assigned.

High School Diploma or its equivalent preferred. Previous experience working outdoors is required; previous experience in operating various types of heavy equipment preferred. Ability to learn and adhere to safe working practices. Ability to understand and follow instructions; function effectively as part of a team; ability to work under pressure; communicate with supervisors, co-workers, and the public. Mechanical aptitude as well as familiarity with using hand and power tools is desirable. Proficiency in MS Office. Bilingual (Spanish) preferred but not required. 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, kneel, walk, talk, see, hear, push, pull, climb, bend, and stoop. The employee frequently is required to stand, (for up to 8 eight hours), walk (occasionally on rough terrain/in varying weather conditions), climb, use manual dexterity to operate tools used in the course of work, hear sufficient to hear conversations in person, and via telephone and radio, and vision sufficient for distance sight and to read diagrams, computer screens, manual reports, rules, regulations, laws, and plans. The employee is occasionally required to reach, push, and pull with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Physical dexterity may involve stretching, proper placement of legs, and use of arms and hands in repetitive motions. The employee must be able to maintain constant alertness to the multiple concurrent activities occurring at the site, including the activities of other employees, and contractors, the operation of stationary equipment, and the movement of mobile equipment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. EOE M/F/V/D DFWP