What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Construction Laborer position at CMFM Construction?
Overview
CMFM Construction is hiring a full-time construction laborer in Columbia, MO. The person in this seat works on commercial and residential jobs and handles the physical, hands-on work that keeps a crew moving. Duties include general/skilled labor, material handling, and support across several types of work, with safety and OSHA rules followed on every site. Pay is hourly and paid weekly.
Responsibilities
- Use plans, drawings, and blueprints to carry out the labor tasks you are given
- Lift and move building materials, tools, and equipment on commercial and residential sites
- Unload deliveries, stage material, and keep it organized so the crew is not waiting
- Run hand tools and power tools such as drills, saws, and grinders, and handle basic upkeep so they stay usable
- Help with demolition, site preparation, framing, drywall, siding, paint preparation, concrete, remodeling, and other general labor as assigned
- Assist with layout, measuring, cutting, and fitting so work matches the plans and the field conditions
- Watch the site for hazards, follow site safety rules, and leave the work area clean
- Put up and remove ladders, scaffolds, barriers, and other protection when the job calls for it
- Communicate about damaged material, unsafe conditions, or work that is not finished before it slows the job
- Take direction and shift tasks easily when the schedule changes
Experience
- Construction, remodel, or restoration labor experience is strongly preferred, whether as a laborer, skilled laborer, or general laborer
- Able to read plans, technical drawings, and simple layouts
- Knows basic jobsite safety and OSHA expectations, including PPE and how to report a hazard
- Has used power tools, hand tools, and done light equipment upkeep and manual handling
- Used to heavy lifting, moving material, and working outside in heat, cold, and weather
- Has done demolition, cleanup, and support for more than one trade on an active site
- Can measure, cut, and install common materials when shown how
- Fine working at heights, in tight spaces, and on hard physical work for a full shift
- Has reliable transportation, can be on time in the Columbia area, and can hold a full-time construction schedule
- A valid driver’s license is preferred
We are looking for someone who will show up, work safe, and keep pace on a busy site. The work is paid, full time, and a place to build a construction career if you want one.
Pay: $16.00 - $35.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $35