Construction Worker General

Vaughn Construction; San Antonio (TX); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaughn Construction is seeking a hardworking Laborer to support heavy construction projects across Texas. You will perform manual tasks, operate hand and power tools, and help prepare job sites for concrete, framing, and finishing work.

Ideal candidates have basic construction experience, the ability to lift heavy objects, and a commitment to safety. This on-site role offers steady work with opportunities to learn and grow within the company.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 6 months to 1 year of construction experience.
• Ability to perform manual labor following verbal and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of tasks involving strenuous manual labor on heavy construction projects.
• Unload, carry, place, and secure reinforcing steel and accessories.
• Manually excavates and fills trenches and ditches.
• Handle and store materials.
• Finish concrete using hand and power tools; install embedded items and clean up.
• Follow safety rules and maintain a clean, organized work area.

Skills

Manual labor

Tool operation

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pneumatic jackhammer

Concrete finishing tools

Vibrators

Troweling machines

Job description

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.

Further, 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.

Vaughn aims 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 excavates and fills trenches and ditches.
• Handles and stores materials.
• Placement and finishing of concrete utilizing hand and power tools including troweling machines.
• Preparations 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.
• 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.

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