Objectives of this role

• Finish general construction tasks according to blueprints
• Operate heavy machinery and equipment at construction sites
• Assist craft workers such as contractors, electricians, and painters when necessary
• Follow health and safety guidelines at all job sites
• Maintain clear communication with supervisors, as well as with homeowners at job sites

Responsibilities

• Clean and prepare construction sites by removing debris and possible hazards
• Load and unload building materials and equipment
• Dig trenches, backfill holes, and compact earth in preparation for construction
• Operate and control heavy-duty equipment and machinery like bulldozers, cranes, and excavators
• Build or take apart bracing, barricades, forms, scaffolding, and other structures
• Follow construction plans, blueprints, and instructions provided by coworkers