Construction Worker General

Vaughn Construction; Houston (TX); Sur place; USD 30 000 - 40 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Vaughn Construction is seeking candidates for manual labor positions involving physical tasks at building construction projects in Houston, Texas. Responsibilities include operating hand and power tools, preparing sites, and assisting in various construction jobs while following safety protocols.

The ideal candidate should have a high school education, some construction experience, and the ability to perform strenuous physical work. Join a team that values safety and integrity in a family-like environment.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent preferred.
• 6 months to one year of construction experience.
• Willingness and ability to perform manual work.

Responsabilités

• Perform heavy construction tasks involving manual labor.
• Operate hand and power tools for concrete work.
• Follow safety rules and assist in various construction activities.

Connaissances

Knowledge of equipment use

Ability to follow safety precautions

Physical stamina

Oral and written communication

Formation

High school education or equivalent

Outils

Power tools

Heavy machinery

Description du poste

Overview

Vaughn is a regional commercial construction company operating throughout Texas. We are focused on building higher education, healthcare, and research buildings for commercial clients. As a sophisticated construction manager, we utilize the latest technology (including drones, laser scanners, 3D modeling, and 3D printing) to plan and build high-quality, enduring facilities.

We treat all employees like family in a family-like environment where our people are proud to work. Our family is committed to safety, integrity, teamwork, excellence, and work ethic. Vaughn’s leaders link our strategic priorities and resulting work activities to our core values, and we believe this drives excellence.

We aim to retain and develop individuals aligned with our core values by providing life-changing opportunities.

Our big why: We WOW our clients and provide life-changing opportunities for our people, while delivering our projects in a family atmosphere, where our people are proud to work.

Position Overview

Performs tasks involving physical labor at building construction projects. May operate a variety of hand and power tools. 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.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of tasks involving strenuous manual labor in heavy construction projects.
• Unload, carry, place, and secure with tie wire concrete reinforcing steel and accessories.
• Manually excavate and fill trenches and ditches.
• Handle and store materials.
• Placement and finishing of concrete utilizing hand and power tools including troweling machines.
• Prepare for concrete pour including installing embedded items and cleaning.
• Concrete patching, repairing, and rubbing.
• Construct built-in-place or prefabricated wooden forms, according to specs, for molding concrete structures.
• Gate attendant: Mans entry and egress gates to control jobsite.
• Assist in demolishing activities.
• Operate pneumatic hammers, vibrators and tampers.
• Operate electric powered tools.
• Signal operators to guide them in moving equipment and provide assistance.
• Operate large powered machinery and equipment.
• Follow safety rules.

Education and Training

• High school education or equivalent preferred.
• 6 months to one year of construction experience.
• Willingness and ability to perform manual work following verbal and written instructions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Some knowledge of the proper use of equipment, materials, and supplies used in heavy construction work.
• Some knowledge of first aid and applicable safety precautions.
• Ability to work independently and complete daily activities according to work schedule.
• Ability to lift heavy objects, walk, and stand for long periods of time and perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to use equipment and tools properly and safely.
• Ability to understand, follow, and transmit written and oral instructions.
• Ability to meet punctuality and attendance schedule with dependability and consistency.