Shop Laborer

Job Overview

Job Summary: 

The Shop Laborer assists with the day-to-day operations of the Conlon Construction Shop. This position assists with the dispatch, repair, and delivery of tools, equipment, and materials to various jobsites. The Shop Laborer ensures safe and efficient handling of equipment and may be required to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends. The duties in this job description are not all-inclusive; additional duties may be assigned. 

 

Duties/Responsibilities:  

• Assist with the dispatch of tools, equipment and materials to construction sites. 

• Repair small tools, machines and light equipment. 

• Prepare equipment for pickup and delivery. 

• Responsible for the safe and accurate delivery, loading, and unloading of equipment to and from Conlon Construction Co locations in an effective and efficient manner. 

• Inspect equipment for damage and /or malfunction. 

• Follow specific directions, perform a variety of duties which may change often, work within standards of accuracy, repeat tasks of short duration according to set procedures and evaluate information using measurable standards. 

• Travel to various jobsites delivering and picking up equipment. 

 

Competencies:  

• Adaptability: Handles changing tasks, job site demands, and shifting priorities with a flexible and solution-oriented mindset. 

• Attention to Detail - Equipment: Carefully inspects equipment for damage or malfunction and ensures accurate and thorough documentation. 

• Communication - Field & Logistics Coordination: Clearly communicates with shop staff, field teams, and supervisors regarding deliveries, pickups, and equipment issues. 

• Equipment Handling: Effectively and safely operates and loads/unloads tools, equipment, and materials, ensuring proper preparation for transport. 

• Mechanical Aptitude: Understands how tools and small machines function and demonstrates the ability to perform minor repairs and maintenance. 

• Reliability and Dependability: Consistently shows up on time, follows instructions, and completes tasks accurately and efficiently with minimal supervision. 

• Safety and Compliance: Knowledge of and adherence to safety protocols including use of PPE, fall protection, ladder safety, and electrical precautions. Proactively mitigates safety risks in the work environment. 

• Teamwork - Shop: Works collaboratively with others in the shop and across departments to ensure operational efficiency and support to field crews. 

• Time Management - Shop: Prioritizes tasks effectively to ensure timely dispatch, delivery, and pickup of tools and materials across multiple job sites. 

 

Qualifications/Experience: 

• A Valid Driver License is required; CDL Preferred. 

• Basic knowledge of small tool and equipment repair. 

• Ability to work flexible hours including evening and weekends on occasion. 

 

Physical Requirements:  

• Mobility: This Position is required to stand, walk, bend, kneel and climb for extended periods of time and reach with hands and arms. This position requires the ability to repetitively lift and/or move up to 30 lbs., push / pull up to 50 lbs., and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 lbs.  

• Working Conditions: This position requires employees to work indoors and outdoors in inclement weather, including wet surfaces and high variation in temperatures.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, power tools, and heights.  The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals.  The noise level in the work environment is highly variable. 

• Ability to function well in a high-paced and stressful environment.