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Chicago Main
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| Project Location(s): |
Chicago, IL 60603 USA
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| Minimum Years Experience: |
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| Travel Involved: |
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| Job Type: |
Regular |
| Job Classification: |
Trade |
| Education: |
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| Job Family: |
Trade |
| Compensation: |
Union Trade |
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Learn and assist with performing tasks involving physical labor and may assist other craft trade workers at construction project
sites as assigned and directed.
Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities:
* Comprehend and follow instructions as directed, project site signage, and tool and equipment manufacturers instructions
prior to engaging in work.
* Perform work tasks and activities as directed and under supervision, including but not limited to:
o Review and understand jobsite needs with Superintendents and Foreman.
o Perform physical labor to assist with jobsite clean-up, rough carpentry, site logistics, fencing, deck and platform
building, protection systems, and construction waste areas.
o Operate equipment such as forklifts, backhoe, skid steer, excavator, compactors, and construction hoist.
o Gather and transport materials.
o Perform selected demolition.
o Conduct daily review project perimeter for security and cleanliness.
o Assist with construction of scaffolding.
o Perform fire watch duties as needed.
o May assist other craft trade workers as needed.
* Assist with project site safety and quality programs and participate daily in Pre-Task Plans.
* Comply with safety protocols, escalate issues, and communicate clearly in emergency situations.
* Follow safety expectations for operation of equipment and tools, select appropriate equipment for performing work, and
wear appropriate PPE (Personal Protection Equipment).
* Ensure security of equipment and work areas while conducting operations.
* Inspect manual and power tools prior to use to ensure safe working condition.
* Maintain positive working relationships with customers, contractors, suppliers and other employees.
* Display high level of teamwork, integrity, and commitment in daily activities.
* Other activities, duties, and responsibilities to assist other craft trade workers as needed or assigned. |
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Qualifications:
* Minimum of 6 months of general construction industry experience
* Basic knowledge of materials, methods, and tools involved in construction or repair of buildings or other structures
* Ability to accurately measure lengths with ruler or tape
* Ability to take direction, follow instructions, and work with supervision
* Clear communication skills
* Ability to apply active listening skills, ask clarifying questions, and follow through on assignments
* Ability to travel and accommodate night and weekend work as needed
* Reliable transportation required Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions. Performance requires vision abilities including close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and
focus, and hearing abilities with or without the use of an aide. Performance requires physical ability to navigate work areas
under construction, climb permanent and temporary stairs, passenger use of construction personnel hoists, and climb ladders,
along with the following: Constantly: Standing, walking, combined standing/walking, lifting/lowering/carrying weights under
25 lbs., reaching below shoulder height, bending/twisting neck, bending at waist (forward & sideways), balancing
pushing/pulling, repetitive motion, hand/wrist flexion extension, and exposures to noise/dust/chemicals. Frequently:
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Lifting/lowering/carrying weights 25-50 lbs., reaching above shoulder height, squatting, kneeling, climbing, and working on
heights. Occasionally: Sitting, crawling, confined space hazards, and lifting/lowering/carrying weights over 50 lbs.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works on-site at the construction site where
the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather
conditions, and risk of electric shock. The noise in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is required
to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.
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Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer -
minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.
VEVRAA Federal Contractor |
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Turner Construction Company
Jun 17, 2025 