Job Description

For more than 25 years, Lingo Construction has built a team of true builders with diverse backgrounds that serve our entrepreneurial owners time and again. We are driven by the art of building buildings, while doing so with energy and integrity.

The General Laborer supports various skilled trades/crafts involved in diverse construction projects such as new constructions, renovations, additions, and more. General laborers employ a range of tools and specialized equipment. Tasks may involve site tidying, material handling, loading and unloading, as well as distributing materials and fixtures, among other assignments. Role responsibilities depend on specific work assignments, project types, and construction phases.

Responsibilities:

• Supports other skilled trades by loading, unloading, and distributing materials as instructed.
• Participates in disassembling and transporting construction materials.
• Ensures daily collection and disposal of accumulated trash on and around the job site.
• Performs general cleaning and trash removal duties for the job site trailer.
• Cleans and maintains concrete and forming tools.
• Operates pumps and equipment for site dewatering requirements.
• Organizes and cleans conex containers and gang boxes on a daily basis.
• Manages construction gate duty and flagging responsibilities.

Requirements:

• Demonstrates precision, thoroughness, and timeliness in work performance.
• Possesses effective verbal and written communication abilities.
• Capable of recognizing common construction materials and equipment.
• Maintains punctual attendance and reliability.
• Shows a willingness to learn and follows instructions diligently.
• Accomplishes assigned tasks with minimal supervision.
• Exhibits a positive and cooperative demeanor.
• Builds relationships and collaborates effectively within team settings, both internally and externally.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Preference given to candidates with apprentice, vocational, technical, or trade training. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.
• Preferred 0-2 years of commercial construction experience.
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds.
• May encounter extreme environmental conditions (hot or cold).
• Flexibility to work non-traditional hours as project demands require.
• Reliable transportation is essential.
• Comfortable working at heights, in narrow spaces, and various depths such as trenches.
• Regular activities include standing, walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, carrying, swinging, reaching above shoulder height, pushing, pulling, and balancing.
• Occasional sitting and computer screen viewing may be required.
• Specific environmental and physical demands may vary depending on project location and type.
• Ensures accurate material identification and compliance with Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
• Safely and effectively operates a buck hoist.
• Assists with demolition operations.
• Ensures compliance with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) regulations and adheres to OSHA standards.
• Abides by all safety standards set by the company.
• Expected behavioral standards include:
  
  • Punctuality and readiness to work as scheduled.
  • Timely communication of absences or tardiness to the supervisor.
  • Demonstrates respect for oneself and others.
  • Prioritizes safety in all tasks.
  • Maintains a positive and proactive attitude.

Our Core Values serve as guiding principles for all we do at Lingo Construction. Our employees exemplify these characteristics in their professional and personal lives.

Build Safely
Safety first.

Build with Energy
Working hard, intelligently and creatively as a team.

Build with Integrity
Adhering to principles that exemplify honesty, respect and sound character.

Build Artistically
Fulfilling the vision of both client and designer through detailed craft and quality.

Build Proactively
Purposefully planning and executing as a team in preparation for tomorrow.

Build Responsibly
Generating long-term relationships that strengthen clients, community, and each other.