What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laborer position at Acadian Contractors, Inc.?
Description
Laborer
Location: Cocoa, FL
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary
The Laborer supports construction crews by performing a variety of manual labor tasks at building and infrastructure sites. The Laborer must be able to follow directions, ask questions when needed, and learn on the job. A strong work ethic, punctuality, and a willingness to assist other personnel are essential. Professional conduct and productivity must be maintained throughout the workday.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
Laborer
Location: Cocoa, FL
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary
The Laborer supports construction crews by performing a variety of manual labor tasks at building and infrastructure sites. The Laborer must be able to follow directions, ask questions when needed, and learn on the job. A strong work ethic, punctuality, and a willingness to assist other personnel are essential. Professional conduct and productivity must be maintained throughout the workday.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Unload tools, prepare building site materials, and set up equipment.
- Ensure proper use of PPE, including headgear, earplugs, gloves, safety glasses, and clothing.
- Participate in Job Safety Analysis (JSA) development and review.
- Follow project instructions provided by the construction manager or supervisor.
- Direct traffic safely around construction or maintenance sites (spotting).
- Perform duties as a Firewatch, when required.
- Maintain a positive attitude and provide quality customer service.
- Assist equipment operators, riggers, and skilled labor personnel when necessary.
- Prepare construction sites by cleaning obstacles and hazards.
- Load and unload construction materials.
- Assemble and disassemble temporary structures such as scaffolding.
- Remove, fill, or compact earth and materials as needed.
- Be open and ready to learn from on-the-job training.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
- Embrace, lead, and demonstrate “Acadian F.I.R.S.T.” – Vision & Mission Statement as fundamental core values.
- Demonstrate implementation of proactive safety processes (JSA, Time Out & TEAM BBS Observations) to achieve an incident-free workplace and advance our safety culture.
- Adhere to all Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Management System policies, procedures, best practices, and client-specific site policies.
- Make a personal commitment and be accountable for HSE results, supporting team members through coaching and mentoring to achieve goals.
- Accept coaching and demonstrate ownership and improvement of HSE processes based on feedback and ongoing mentorship.