What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laborer position at JGM?
Position Overview
JGM is looking for a reliable, hardworking Laborer to join our growing team. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to start a career in construction, learn hands-on skills, and work alongside experienced professionals on real job sites.
If you’re dependable, willing to learn, and not afraid of physical work, we’ll train you and help you grow.
Why Join JGM
- Starting pay: $20 per hour, Monday to Friday 5am start time (50 hour week). Saturdays optional.
- Entry-level role with on-the-job training
- Learn real construction skills that lead to long-term career opportunities
- Work with a team that values safety, respect, and hard work
- Variety of projects — no two days are the same
- Opportunity to advance as you gain experience and skills
What You’ll Do
As a Laborer at JGM, you’ll support our crews by:
- Assisting skilled tradespeople with daily tasks
- Loading and unloading materials, tools, and equipment
- Preparing job sites by cleaning, organizing, and removing hazards
- Setting up and taking down ladders, scaffolding, and temporary structures
- Following directions from supervisors and working as part of a team
- Learning to safely use hand and power tools
- Helping maintain tools and equipment
- Following all safety rules to keep yourself and your coworkers safe
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Reliable and ready to work
- Comfortable with physical, hands-on work
- Willing to learn new skills and take direction
- A good team player with a positive attitude
- Able to work outdoors in different weather conditions
- Able to lift and move materials safely
Preferred, but not required:
- Previous construction, labor, landscaping, warehouse, or similar experience
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
Physical Requirements & Work Environment
- Perform physically demanding work, including standing, walking, lifting, reaching, and climbing
- Safely lift and move up to 100 pounds with proper technique
- Use common construction tools such as drills, saws, wrenches, hammers, and levels
- Work on ladders, elevated platforms, and job sites when properly trained
- Work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Use required personal protective equipment (PPE) including hard hats, gloves, safety glasses, and hearing protection
- Maintain awareness of surroundings to identify and avoid hazards
Benefits & Perks
- Competitive pay-starting at $20 per hour
- Medical, Vision & Dental
- PTO & Paid Holidays
- 401(k) with company match
- Life Insurance
- Short- & Long-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Generous referral program
- Training and continuing education
Fabrication Shop Perks:
- Daily snack & drink allowance
- Overtime available
- Annual safety boot allowance (on-site truck visit)
- Annual prescription safety glasses program
- Lunch provided every other Friday
This job description is subject to change based on the needs of the business and is not all-inclusive.
JGM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
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