Laborer, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor, Construction Labor ​/ Trades

Location: Oglethorpe

SUMMARY

Builds, positions, and dismantles wooden structures, such as concrete forms, scaffolds, tunnel and sewer supports, and temporary frame shelters, according to sketches, blueprints, or company standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES

* Examines, selects and gathers materials and tools.

* Examines blue prints and specifications to determine dimensions of structure.

* Inspect base surface for obstructions.

* Loads, transports and unloads material.

* Measures boards, timbers, or plywood, using square, measuring tape, and ruler, and marks cutting lines on materials using pencil and scriber.

* Saws boards and plywood panels to required sizes.

* Uses carpentry hand tools such as hammers, levels, squares, screw drivers, adjustable wrenches, hand and power saws, drill motors and pry bars.

* Assembles scaffold containing handrails, mid rails, braces and planks, toe boards, screening, locking pins and wheels to job specifications.

* Braces forms in place with timbers, tie rods, and anchor bolts for use in building concrete piers, footings, and walls.

* Secures scaffolding to permanent structure by tying.

* Erects scaffolding for buildings and other structures and installs ladders, handrails,

walkways, platforms, and gangways.

* Sets and braces anchor bolts.

* May rig materials.

* Performs minor maintenance or cleaning activities on tolls and equipment.

* Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules. Performs other duties as required.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

* Work within precise limits or standards of accuracy.

* Make decisions based on measurable criteria.

* Apply basic mathematics and solve problems.

* Plan work and select proper tools.

* Compare and see differences in the size, shape and form of lines, figures and objects.

* Work at heights without fear.

QUALIFICATIONS

May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment.

Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Strength:

a. Standing 60%

Walking 20%

Sitting 20%

b. Lifting 50 lb.

Carrying 40 lb.

Pushing 70 ft-lb.

Pulling 70 ft-lb.

2. Climbing C

Balancing C

3. Stooping F

Kneeling O

Crouching F

Crawling O

Reaching F

Handling C

Fingering C

EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS

NP Not Present

O Occasionally (0-33%)

F Frequently (34-66%)

C Constantly (67-100%)