Construction Laborer

Company: H.P. Cummings Construction Company
Location: Rutland
Posted on: February 19, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description JOB DESCRIPTION Position Title Laborer Reports To: Superintendent Position Summary The laborer performs tasks involving physical labor at various jobsites. The position may operate a variety of hand and power tools and may clean and prepare sites, clean up rubble and debris, and remove waste materials. The position may assist other craft workers. Essential Functions/Position Responsibilities Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The Laborer is responsible for the following: Performs a variety of tasks involving strenuous manual labor Maintains a clean jobsite, picks up tools and equipment and secures job site each day to eliminate potential hazards Building / Demolition Performs material handling and storage Loads and unloads trucks and hauls and hoists materials Ensures that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed, brings issues to the attention of the foreman and/or superintendent Provides assistance to craft workers Operate power tools Able to take direction from management and/or senior craftsmen Maintains a positive attitude Provide a good work ethic and effort towards all assigned tasks Able to be a team player Willingness to learn new tasks Share knowledge & help train others Ability to communicate clearly with the team on the jobsite Demonstrate consistent attendance on the jobsite Supervisory Responsibilities This position has no supervisory responsibilities. Hiring Requirements/Preferences Prefer 1 year experience but willing to train the right individual Must be able to travel to the jobsite(s) and be within a 30-minute travel time. Valid driver’s license required Minimum tools required: tape measure, hammer & utility knife OSHA 10 training preferred, but will provide Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals Strong organization skills and dedication to completing projects in a timely manner Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work Experience with computers and technology a plus Work independently with minimal supervision Other Duties Working hours are 7:00am to 3:30pm. Reporting to the site early enough to start work at 7:00am and be prepared to work up until 3:30. Overtime may be offered to stay on schedule Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. H.P. Cummings is an AA/EOE JB DESCRIPTION Estimate of Physical Requirements Position Title: Laborer PHYSICAL EFFORT RARELY (15%) OCCASIONAL (15% - 40%) FREQUENT (40% - 70%) CONTINUOUS (Over 70%) Lifting under 40 lbs.XLifting over 40 lbs.XDusty EnvironmentXUsing Oil or Chemicals*XStandingXClimbing LaddersXClimbing StairsXSedentary WorkXOutside WorkXPrecision Type WorkXTypingXComputer InputXStoopingXDrivingXWalkingXAnswering PhoneXBendingXReaching/Pulling/PushingXAcuity, Far – Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more.XAcuity, Near – Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less.XDepth Perception – Three-dimensional vision. Ability to judge distance and space relationships.XField of Vision – Area that can be seen up and down or to right or left while fixed on a point.XAccommodation – Adjustment of eye to bring object into sharp focus- Important for near point work.XColor Vision – Ability to identify and distinguish colors.X Special Comments: Pay ranges from $18-$24/hour Powered by JazzHR UZfbGt7sW4

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