Laborer 1

Job Summary: The primary focus of this position is to perform a wide range of physical labor tasks and construction site labor as requested. Example of Duties: Performs physical labor on construction and utility sites. Attends and may lead safety briefings, actively engages in safety programs, meetings, and other training sessions Prepares layout area where work will take place by properly measuring, marking, or recording openings or distances. Notifies customer as necessary. Runs different types of equipment as requested and assists equipment operator and other skilled labor when necessary. Cleans and prepares jobsite as assigned. This may include digging trenches, erecting scaffolding, cleaning up rubble, debris, trash and vegetation, and removing flammable or hazardous materials and disposing of it appropriately. Loads or unloads waste, equipment and/or construction materials. Removes, fills or compacts earth. Performs habitat restorative work as requested including the application of chemicals. Operates a wide variety of hand and power tools (weed eater, chainsaw, Sawzall, loppers, McLeod, rakes, etc. Cleans jobsite at the end of the day, ensuring trash is properly disposed of and materials or equipment is properly stored. Performs other duties as assigned. Required Skills/Abilities: Oral and written communication skills. Good Interpersonal skills: exercises tact and deals effectively with others. Exhibits willingness to learn from on-the-job training when necessary. Safely and thoughtfully access structures. Work independently with minimal supervision and work successfully as part of a team. Listen, understand, and follow directions. Remain flexible as specific assignments change. Work with a variety of personalities. Perform basic arithmetic as needed to count and take inventory. Maintains and operates tools and equipment efficiently. Experience in weed abatement, using herbicides/pesticides Carry 50 lbs. work in uneven and mountain terrain Experience/Education: Previous construction, landscape, habitat restoration or vegetation management experience is required. Prior experience in construction and working on a team preferred. High school diploma or equivalent. Licenses/Certifications: Possession of a valid California driver's license, Class C, with the ability to maintain insurability under the company's insurance carrier a plus. CDL highly desirable.