Site Laborer

Labourer A laborer, or general laborer, performs physical tasks on job sites, such as operating equipment. Duties you may want to include in your laborer job description are loading or unloading materials, cleaning work sites, digging trenches and assisting skilled trades workers. In this article, we discuss the duties, responsibilities, skills and background of a laborer to help you write an effective job description. Skills The ability to follow written and spoken instructions Excellent team working skills Comfortable working at height Basic numeracy and literacy skills Good physical condition Familiar with construction industry safety standards and procedures Capable of working with minimal oversight but willing to follow directions closely Responsibilities Performs various physical duties as assigned. Maintain all safety standards. Moves, secures, installs, builds, loads, or unloads materials. Performs some specialized tasks which may require on-the job training. Effectively using heavy and light equipment, depending on the jobsite/assignment. Moves items from place to place, according to direction from the site supervisor. Moving tools, equipment, or other material as directed in plans or by supervisor.