Laborer

An Astoria based General Contracting firm is currently seeking full-time Laborers. Looking for skilled and general laborers for fulltime, on-call and weekend work. Laborers make repairs and conduct maintenance of a construction site including keeping the building safe and clean, debris removal, and other tasks as assigned. Directly reporting to the Labor Foreman/Construction Superintendent this position is expected to adhere, maintain, and ensure all safety protocols are followed while performing duties.

This position is a Section 3 eligible job opportunity. Applicants with incomes 80% or less of the Area Median Income (AMI) or residents of public housing are encouraged to apply

Required Skills

This position requires the ability to stand for long periods of time, lift a minimum of 75 lbs. Major attributes of the position are punctuality, professionalism within their field and ability to work overtime as needed.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Move, secure, install, build, load or unload materials as directed
• Clean up rubble, debris and other waste materials to eliminate hazards.
• Maintain a clean job site: pick up all tools and equipment and secure job site each day to eliminate potential hazards.
• Lift heavy loads up to 75 lbs. and navigate through construction site
• Load and unload trucks
• Material handling and storage
• Provide labor support
• Dig pits, trenches and foundations in preparation for job site
• Back-fill trenches and pits when necessary
• Direct traffic when necessary to ensure safety of pedestrians, motorists, and work crew
• Knowledge of power tools and their uses

Requirement(s):

• 40-hr Site Safety Training (SST) card
• Ability to use equipment and tools properly and safely
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions
• Able to work independently as well as part of an effective team
• Attention to detail
• Punctual and reliable
• Must be physically able to perform heavy construction work.
• Excellent written and communication skills

Job type: Full-time/Part-time/On-call

Location: Within NYC

Benefits:

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• 401k with employer match (based on vested schedule)
• Metlife
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Family Leave Program to care for a newborn, your own illness or for employee “family care giver”

Mega Contracting Group, LLC is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory work environment, and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation.