What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laborer position at PeopleReady Skilled Trades?
PRST is looking for a dependable Traveling Construction laborer to support a general commercial contractor across projects from Boardman, OR to the Portland Metro area. In this role you will earn $25-$27 an hour DOE. This is a temp-to-hire opportunity offering steady hours, weekly pay, and travel support.
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50-60 hour work weeks, Overtime Potential!
Day Shift Monday–Saturday | 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM-up to 10 hours daily -6 days a week.
What We Offer:
- Weekly Pay
- Health Insurance Benefits
- Daily Per diem allowance
- Flexible Schedule
- Opportunity for Temp-to-Hire
- Work Area: Boardman, Oregon to Portland, Oregon
As a Traveling Construction Laborer, you’ll assist crews on commercial construction projects performing tasks such as:
- Construction Laborer is responsible for general laborer duties and support on construction sites
- Use various equipment, hand, and power tools
- Prepare ground trenches for pipes and utility lines
- Remove, fill, or compact earth
- Signal equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, and adjustment of machinery to conform to grade and utility safety standards
- Responsible for the site set-up and clean-up
- Load and unload tools, materials, and equipment on the truck
- Will be involved in new site Job Safety Analysis - JSA prior to starting construction
- Setting up safety perimeter using signage, cones, and safety barriers and at times flagging traffic
- May be required to work overtime; after hours; on weekends, for emergencies, or be on call as work is needed to ensure work is completed
- Ability to follow instructions
- Must be 18 years or older with valid Right to Work documentation in the U.S.
- On-call and weekend availability
- Travel is required
- Ability to stand, bend, kneel, and walk for extended periods
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs with or without reasonable accommodation
- Reliable transportation with a valid Driver’s License
- Must pass background check, MVR, and drug screening (including THC)
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Location/Region: Boardman, OR
Salary : $25 - $27