Skilled Laborer

Ballard Marine Construction•Bradenton, FL

2d•$20 - $30

About The Position

The Skilled Laborer supports skilled craft personnel by assisting with essential construction tasks required to successfully complete projects. This position involves the safe operation of both hand tools and power tools, as well as performing rigging duties for crane and forklift operations. The role also includes deck hand responsibilities such as working on or near water, tying off dock lines, and operating small vessels, including crew boats. Candidates should have a strong understanding of tool use, be able to follow safety procedures, and preferably have experience with rigging or marine operations.

Requirements

Highschool or equivalent
Valid driver's license
Authorized to work in the United States
Experience and proficiency working with standard laborer tools such as (but not limited to): sledgehammers, shovels, brooms, vacuums, pressure washers and general hand tools.
Experience rigging for cranes and forklifts
Honest, trustworthy, dependable.
Punctual. Must arrive at work by the designated start time.
Must have a safety-first attitude. Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures is required
Must display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, and the general public at all times.
Ability to work diligently while under time restraints. Willing to accept change.
Ability to communicate well as part of a small team and work cooperatively with other colleagues.
Ability to give and receive, understand, respond, and follow verbal and written communication and instructions.

Nice To Haves

Boat operation and barge experience preferred
Carpentry Skills preferred
Prior general/skilled labor experience a plus
Concrete experience preferred

Responsibilities

Operate and care for construction equipment and machines.
Prep construction sites by cleaning obstacles and hazards.
Load, unload, or identify building materials, machinery, or tools, distributing them to the appropriate locations, according to project plans or specifications.
Measure, mark, or record openings or distances to layout areas where construction work will be performed.
Dig ditches or trenches, backfill excavations, or compact and level earth to grade specifications, using picks, shovels, pneumatic tampers, or rakes.
Mix, pour, or spread concrete, using portable cement mixers.
Tend pumps, compressors, or generators to provide power for tools, machinery, or equipment or to heat or move materials, such as asphalt.
Erect or dismantle scaffolding, shoring, braces, traffic barricades, ramps, or other temporary structures.
Sweeps and cleans the project site.
Carries lumber and supplies to Carpenters
Helps carpenters assemble concrete forms
Assists welders when needed
Works with cranes and rigging
Acts as signal person for the equipment operators
Chips, paints, sweeps, and washes down equipment on the job site
Safely secure the work area to allow only authorized personnel onto work zone
Loads and unloads materials from, deck barges, and miscellaneous equipment
Provide assistance to craft workers, such as carpenters, plasterers, or masons.
Performs other duties as required.