Cooling Tower Laborer

brownandrootexternal; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

Brown & Root Industrial Services seeks a skilled construction laborer to prepare sites, operate concrete tools, and assist with forming and pouring concrete. The role involves assisting in setting up forms, handling materials, and maintaining equipment.

The position requires reading plans, working safely at heights, and following project guidelines. A strong emphasis on teamwork and adherence to safety is essential for daily tasks and site coordination.

Qualifications

• Plan work and select proper tools.
• Read and interpret plans and specifications.
• Work at heights with safety.
• Follow safety rules and wear PPE.

Responsibilities

• Operate jackhammers and drills to break up concrete or pavement.
• Position, join, align and seal structural components.
• Mix, pour, and spread concrete using mixer and tools.
• Signal equipment operators for alignment and movement of machinery.
• Finish freshly poured cement with floats, trowels, or screeds.
• Tend to machines that pump concrete, grout, and sand.
• Provide power for tools via pumps, compressors, and generators.
• Lubricate, clean and repair machinery and tools.
• Read and interpret plans to determine work activities.
• Ensure compliance with safety and project rules.

Skills

Physical stamina

Plan work

Reading plans

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Jackhammers

Concrete mixers

Pumps and generators

Safety equipment

Job description

SUMMARY

Prepares site for daily work, performs all housekeeping and duties necessary for daily activities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate jackhammers and drills to break up concrete or pavement
• Position, join, align and seal structural components, such as concrete wall sections and pipes
• Shovel cement and other materials into portable cement mixers: and mix, pour, and spread concrete
• Signal equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement and adjustment of machinery, equipment, and materials
• Smooth and finish freshly poured cement or concrete, using floats, trowels, screeds, or powered cement finishing tools
• Tend to machines that pump concrete, grout, and sand
• Tend to pumps, compressors, and generators to provide power for tools, machinery, and equipment, or to heat and move materials such as asphalt
• Lubricate, clean and repair machinery, equipment, and tools.
• Operate, read, and maintain air monitoring and other sampling devices in confined and/or hazardous environments.
• Assisting build and positioning forms for pouring concrete, and dismantle forms after use, using saws, hammers, nails, or bolts.
• Clean and prepare construction sites to eliminate possible hazards, while following all waste handling guidelines.
• Control traffic passing near, in, and around work zones.
• Dig ditches or trenches, backfill excavations, and compact and level earth to grade specifications, using picks, shovels, pneumatic tampers, and rakes.
• Erect and disassemble scaffolding, shoring, braces, traffic barricades, ramps and other temporary structures.
• Load, unload, and identify building materials, machinery, and tools, and distribute them to the appropriate locations, according to project plans and specifications.
• Act as a watch when welding or metal cutting is performed by craft workers.
• Read and interpret plans, instructions, and specifications to determine work activities
• Expedites materials and equipment to work locations and sets up work sites.
• Completes records, maintains tools and equipment, and performs various janitorial activities.
• Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules, including wearing required personal safety equipment. Performs other duties as required.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Plan work and select proper tools.
• Compare and see differences in the size, shape and form of lines, figures and objects.
• Visualize objects in three dimensions from plans and drawings.
• Make decisions based on measurable criteria.
• Work at heights without fear.

QUALIFICATIONS

May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Strength: a. Standing 70% Walking 20% Sitting 10% b. Lifting 50 lb. Carrying 50 lb. Pushing 70 ft-lb. Pulling 70 ft-lb. 2. Climbing F Balancing F 3. Stooping F Kneeling O Crouching F Crawling O Reaching C Handling C Fingering F

EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS

NP Not Present O Occasionally (0-33%) F Frequently (34-66%) C Constantly (67-100%)

BENEFITS

Brown & Root Industrial Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Brown and Root offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which include a 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, and flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.