Team Elmer's is seeking a skilled Dirt Laborer to join our team. As a key member of our construction crew, you will be responsible for providing support and assistance to our skilled workers on various projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform physical labor tasks at highway and heavy construction project sites.
• Operate hand and power tools, including shovels and machinery.
• Dig dirt and excavate sites using various equipment.
• Assist in cleaning and preparing sites, digging trenches, and removing waste materials.
• Read grades, lift and carry objects and materials of various weights.
• Help maintain equipment and report any damaged or unsafe equipment to the foreman.
• Practice safety at all times, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Take initiative and anticipate tasks that need to be completed.
• Work collaboratively with your crew and assist other craft workers as needed.
• Regulate traffic on jobsites as required.

The above list of job duties is not exhaustive, and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope of the position.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 6 months construction work experience with references.
• Valid license, CDL preferred or the ability to obtain within one year.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Clean driving record for the past 5 years.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen.
• Previous experience in laboring, farming, or manual work is preferred but not required.
• Ability to complete tasks involving power tools, heavy equipment, and manual labor.
• Ability to work long hours, perform repetitive lifting, and work in various environmental conditions.
• Good work ethic, punctuality, and alertness.
• Mechanical knowledge of equipment, machines, and tools.
• Building and Construction knowledge of materials, methods, and tools.
• Ability to follow company, DOT, OSHA, and MiOSHA safety rules.

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