Experienced Construction Laborer Barber Brothers Contracting Co., LLC, a civil construction contractor located in Baton Rouge, LA, is seeking Experienced Construction Laborers for various projects in and around the area. This is a great career opportunity for a hard working professional looking to join an established organization. The ideal candidate will have a passion for construction and have an appreciation for the fast paced environment of our industry. We are looking for experienced general and skilled laborers with knowledge of tools and equipment including rollers, tampers, measuring tapes and other equipment as necessary per the job. Must also have a willingness to work outdoors in various conditions, including hot and cold weather. The duties of the Construction Laborer position involve physical labor at highway and heavy construction projects. The position may operate a variety of hand and power tools and may clean and prepare sites, dig trenches, set braces to support the sides of excavations, erect scaffolding, clean up rubble and debris, and remove waste materials. • Performs a variety of tasks involving strenuous manual labor in heavy/highway construction projects. • Performs manual work in preparing surfaces for paving. • Level asphalt/aggregate to grade specifications using rakes, shovels and trowels • Excavates and fills trenches and ditches. • Maintains a clean job site: picks up all tools and equipment and secures job site each day to eliminate potential hazards. • Performs materials handling and storage. • Loads and unloads trucks and hauls and hoists materials. • Measure, mark, paint and stake per measurements for grade and pave operations. • Operates equipment such as asphalt saw, concrete saw, chain saw and other power tools to remove asphalt and debris. • Follows direction of foreman as to daily tasks and expectations. • Ensures that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed. • Works within a team and complete other duties as assigned. Qualifications Include: • Two Years Construction Experience. • Heavy Highway Experience a Plus. • High School Diploma/GED. • Successful completion of pre-employment background and drug screen. Employee Benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, Life and, 401K, Compensation is DOE. Barber Brothers Contracting Co., LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer Due to the Volume of Applicants, we are unable to answer calls inquiring about the status of individual applicants during the hiring process. We make every effort possible to notify each candidate of the status via email.
See More Details >>Bulldozers, Backhoes and Excavators. Have you ever wanted to operate heavy equipment? Join our team! Job description Heavy Equipment Operator - Excavator, Bulldozer and Backhoe We are currently seeking entry level heavy equipment operators with training provided. • Heavy equipment operation for loading, construction, hauling, excavation and daily maintenance of excavators, bulldozers and backhoes • Prepares sites for building, construction and excavation. • Trenches for irrigation and pipeline • Operates heavy equipment for the use of constructing roads, bridges and buildings Operator Requirements: • Must possess high school diploma / GED • Valid driver’s license • Work overtime • Work in confined spaces • Knowledge of basic tools • Have ability to lift 50 lbs • Clean driving record • Pass a drug test • Must be willing to travel to various job sites
See More Details >>CONSTRUCTION LABORER This position is responsible for performing various job tasks on hazardous and non-hazardous waste sites in the NORTHEAST region of the United States. Work performed on hazardous waste sites may include possible exposure to lead, PCBs, H2S, arsenic, and various other metals, chemicals, and conditions. Job tasks involve manual labor in various weather conditions. • 40-hour HAZWOPER training required • City and State specific training may be required • Per diem / living allowance and trips home. • Subject to a background check & physical/drug screen • Must be able to wear PPE when needed • Will require frequent and extended travel to project sites • Schedule M-F, occasional Saturdays • Good long-term employment prospects Company benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, disability, sick pay per state law, 401k Full Time Pay: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour plus travel pay and per diem pay Candidates must be open to sustained project-based travel within the US. Project locations will vary depending on the assignment. Candidates can reside anywhere within the US Essential Job Functions Specific job functions include, but are not limited to: • Perform tasks involving physical labor at earthmoving, remediation, heavy construction projects, and demolition sites. • Operate and maintain hand, power tools, and equipment of all types such as high-pressure washers (hot and cold), electric power tools, portable abrasive wheel tools, pneumatic tools, liquid fuel tools or equipment, power actuated tools, hydraulic power tools, skid steers, and a variety of other equipment and instruments. • Operate and maintain pumps, compressors, and generators to provide power for tools, machinery, and equipment. • Cleans construction site to eliminate possible hazards. • Lubricates, cleans, and repairs machinery, equipment, and tools. • Loads and unloads materials from trucks or trailers. • Signals equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, and adjustment of machinery, equipment, and materials. • Clean and prepare work areas, construct fencing, dig trenches, set braces to support the sides of excavations, clean up rubble and debris, paint, and various other labor intensive work activities. • Welding, cutting, or brazing. • Work in confined spaces including permit required confined spaces. • Knowledge of materials, machines, and tools, including their hazards, designs, uses, benefits, repair, and maintenance. • Assist with the preparation and review of Job Safety Analyses, observations, and other reports. • Promote the use of Stop Work authority. • Ability to work independently as well as part of a team • Ability to meet deadlines and contribute to a positive, safe, high-quality culture in a fast-paced environment. • Other duties as assigned. Physical and Visual Activities Required Physical and visual activities that are commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job include: • Performing physical activities that may require moving one’s whole body, such as in climbing, lifting, carrying, pulling, pushing, reaching, handling, balancing, walking, stooping, squatting, where the activities often require considerable use of the hands, arms and legs such as in the physical handling of materials or tools or operation of tools and equipment. • Using one’s own hands and arms in handling, positioning, installing, and moving materials, or in manipulating things. • Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes. • Standing, walking, riding, sitting, fingering, feeling, talking, hearing, acuity-near, hand to eye coordination. • Match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness. • See objects or movement of objects to one’s side when the eyes are focused forward. • Hear the direction from which a sound originated. • Detect distance of objects and depth perception. • The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects. • The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue. • The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with the body, arms, and/or legs. • The ability to use one’s abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without “giving out” or fatiguing. • The ability to quickly make coordinated movement of one hand, a hand together with its arm, or two hands to grasp, manipulate, operate, or assemble objects. • The ability to coordinate the movement of the arms, legs, and torso together in activities where the whole body is in motion. • The ability to quickly and repeatedly make precise adjustments in moving the controls of a machine, equipment, or vehicle to exact positions. • The ability to coordinate the movement of the arms, legs, and torso together in activities where the whole body is in motion. • The ability to know one’s location in relation to the environment, or to know where other objects are in relation to one’s self. • Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job. • Controlling operations of equipment or systems. • Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. • The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. • The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. • Listening to what other people are saying and asking questions as appropriate. Physical Demands Physical demands commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job include, but are not limited to: • Most work is performed while standing or walking. • Must be capable of working under physical stress conditions such as heat stress and cold stress during various weather conditions and potential long workdays. • Possibility of frequent and prolonged use of respiratory equipment (i.e. half-face, full-face, SCBA, etc.) • Heat extremes when wearing certain types of PPE. Wear Level C and D PPE including cotton, Tyvek, chemical protective coveralls, eye and face protection, hand protection, etc. Potential for Level A and B PPE exists. • Working on elevations such as scaffolding, bridges, buildings, etc. • Expected to lift objects weight 1 to 25 lbs on a regular basis and may be required to lift objects weighing up to 50 lbs. • Manual labor including materials handling, digging, and lifting as well as physically moving pumps, hoses and other equipment or materials. • Working in loud or noisy environments. Environmental/Atmospheric Conditions Environmental and atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job include: • Outside construction site. • Terrain is rugged and may be difficult to navigate. • Dusty and windy atmospheres. • Confined spaces. • Potential airborne exposures to dusts, mists, fumes, and vapors in concentrations not exceeding OSHA Permissible Exposure Limits (PELS) or other published occupational exposure limits. Personal Protective Equipment Different types of personal protective equipment (PPE) may be worn including, but not limited to hard hat, hearing protection such as ear plugs or muffs, eye protection such as safety glasses, goggles, face shield, etc., welders helmet, safety vest, various types of gloves including leather, Nitrile, latex, etc., steel toe boots, and various respiratory protection such as dust masks, half face and full face respirators, SCBAs, PAPRs, etc. may be required depending on site conditions. Protective coveralls including cotton, Tyvek, fire retardant, chemical protective, etc. Qualifications Knowledge: Must possess and demonstrate skills to safely operate various types of equipment, tools, mechanical devices, and is knowledgeable of their uses and limitations. Experience: Previous construction and/or hazardous waste work experience preferred. Education: HS Diploma or equivalent. Licenses/Certifications: HAZWOPER 40-hour training and current refresher.
See More Details >>Becoming a mason in Baton Rouge, LA, typically begins with an apprenticeship, combining hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 47,918 masons nationwide, with a median annual wage of $53,010, and projects a 0% job growth from 2023 to 2033. Apprentices earn an average of $1,220 per week in Baton Rouge, with an annual overtime average of $4,700. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring masons find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $85,630 annually for experienced professionals.
