Construction Runner-Laborer
-Sanford, ME -
Full-Time
Compensation
$20.00/hr – $25.00/hr Negotiable
Benefits Offered
Paid holidays and PTO (Paid Time Off) for sick days and vacation.
Employment Type
Full-Time
POSITION SUMMARY
The Construction Runner is responsible for performing various tasks to aid daily operations at a construction site. The Construction Runner is responsible for non-skilled tasks that are geared toward maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient construction site while also supporting the carpenters and overall project. Reports directly to the supervisor or skilled tradesman on site.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
• Transport & Delivery: Drive work trucks and tow utility, flatbed, or dump trailers to haul materials to and from active job sites. Such as getting materials from suppliers (like lumberyards and hardware stores) directly to active projects and returning items to company storage.
• Obtaining and delivering materials.
• Hauling dump trailers to specified disposal facilities and adhering to the requirements and/or rules of those facilities.
• Trailer Operations: Safely hook up, pull, back, maneuver, and disconnect heavy-duty trails in tight job-site conditions.
• Loading & Unloading: Use physical stamina and proper rigging/strapping to load, secure, and unload tools, machinery, materials, and goods.
• Shop & Yard Management: Keep the company warehouse, storage containers, and yard clean, organized, and stocked. Track inventory and report low stock or damaged gear.
• Maintaining tools and equipment by cleaning, lubricating, etc. to maintain optimum performance.
• General Site Support: Assist carpenters, foremen, and laborers with site cleanup, debris hauling, moving materials, or basic field tasks when not making runs.
• Cleaning and preparing construction sites.
• Building and taking down scaffolding and temporary structures.
• Following instructions from supervisors and assisting skilled tradespeople in their duties.
• Following instructions for delegated tasks.
• Performing basic construction tasks.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)
• Excels at organization, time-management, multi-tasking, problem-solving.
• Driving & Towing: Valid driver’s license with a clean record, plus proven, hands-on experience towing and backing up trailers (not an entry-level towing skill).
• Organization & Communication: Strong time-management skills to juggle multiple drop-offs, communicate changes with project managers, and track receipts or order paperwork.
• Dependable attendance, adherence to site safety rules, and proper care of company vehicles and equipment.
• Ability to perform mathematic calculations, basic math, algebra, geometry.
• Acute attention to detail.
• Ability to follow instruction from others and receive constructive criticism.
• Ability to hear instruction from others and ask for clarification if needed.
• Speak and understand spoken and written English.
• A willingness to learn new skills and tasks.
• Demonstrates respectfulness to others, reliability, and trustworthiness.
• Ability to remain flexible and efficient in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability and knowledge to use and operate hand tools and power tools.
• Ability to make intelligent and quick decisions, works well under pressure, and when faced with unexpected occurrences or delays.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
• Ability to lift heavy objects (often 50+ lbs), bend, walk, and work outdoors in varied weather.
• Must be able to traverse all areas of jobsite in all types of weather; this may include walking, climbing, reaching, bending, crawling, or stretching.
• Must have reliable transportation to be able to travel company office.
• Exposure to characteristic construction site dangers, including but not limited to: loud noises, bright or flashing lights, exposed construction materials, asbestos, lead, falling items, etc.
• Must be able to address delays, emergencies, bad weather, and other issues at the jobsite.
WE OFFER:
• Full-time employment.
• Paid holidays and vacation time.
• Advancement Opportunities.
• 401k option.
• Health insurance option.
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