General Laborer in Schofield, Wisconsin at Integrity Grading & Excavating, Inc.

Summary:

The General Laborer assists in landscaping tasks by moving soil, equipment, and materials, digging holes, and supporting Landscape Gardeners. Duties include general labor, utility installation, and flagging traffic as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform general labor tasks such as moving soil, equipment, and materials.
• Assist in utility installation projects.
• Flag traffic to ensure safety on job sites.
• Collaborate with Landscape Gardeners to complete landscaping tasks efficiently and effectively.

Competencies:

To excel in this role, candidates should demonstrate the following competencies:

Continuous Learning:

• Actively seeks feedback to enhance performance.
• Pursues training and development opportunities.
• Shares expertise with team members.
• Strives for continuous improvement in knowledge and skills.

Job Knowledge:

• Demonstrates proficiency in required job skills and knowledge.
• Quick to learn and apply new skills.
• Stays informed about industry developments.
• Works effectively with minimal supervision.
• Understands how their role contributes to overall objectives.
• Utilizes resources efficiently.

Attention to Detail:

• Shows meticulous attention to detail in work tasks.

Problem Solving:

• Identifies and resolves issues promptly.
• Collects and analyzes information effectively.
• Generates alternative solutions when faced with challenges.
• Works well in collaborative problem-solving settings.
• Uses logic and reason in problem-solving processes, even in emotionally charged situations.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be capable of satisfactorily executing each essential duty. The requirements outlined below represent the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to fulfill the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED); or one to three months of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills:

• Ability to comprehend and interpret documents such as safety rules, operational and maintenance instructions, and procedural manuals.
• Proficiency in composing routine reports and correspondence.

Mathematical Skills:

• Competence in basic arithmetic operations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division across all units of measure.
• Capability to calculate rates, ratios, and percentages, and interpret data represented in bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability:

• Aptitude for applying logical reasoning to carry out detailed but uncomplicated written or verbal instructions.
• Capacity to address challenges involving a limited number of concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, use hands to manipulate objects, reach with hands and arms, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and communicate verbally.
• The employee frequently walks and may engage in tasting or smelling activities.
• Occasional sitting may be required.
• The employee must routinely lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, and occasionally handle loads exceeding 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities essential for this role include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions.
• Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts and vibration may occur.
• Occasional exposure to fumes or airborne particles may be experienced.
• The noise level in the work environment is typically loud.