Drywall Laborer/Helper

FL Crane & Sons; Florence (MS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

FL Crane & Sons is hiring a Drywall Laborer/Helper in Mississippi. This entry-level role supports the Drywall Mechanic by transferring materials, assisting with hanging and securing drywall, and helping with measuring and cutting under supervision. Travel with overnight stays is required, with hotel and per-diem provided.

The ideal candidate has basic hand/power tool skills, the ability to read measuring tools, and a commitment to safety and teamwork on job sites.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.
• Basic hand and power tool skills.
• Ability to read measuring tools such as tape measure.
• Ability to work and communicate with others.
• Analyze information and evaluate problems.
• Ability to work safely at heights and follow safety policy.
• Willingness to travel with overnight stays (hotel/per diem provided).

Responsibilities

• Assist in transferring materials from truck to jobsite.
• Load, transport, unload, and supply crew with tools and materials.
• Assist drywall tasks such as hanging and securing drywall and installing studs.
• Aid in lifting and positioning materials during installation.
• Use hand and power tools to fit and install materials.
• Keep work area clean and restock supplies as needed.
• Measure, cut, and bend materials to required sizes under supervision.
• Prepare surfaces for material application and drywall taping.
• Perform other routine duties as directed by experienced crew members.

Skills

Basic hand tools

Power tools

Measuring tools

Team communication

Safety awareness

Travel willingness

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

The Drywall Laborer/Helper aids the Drywall Mechanic in performing various tasks. The Drywall Laborer/Helper is an entry level position that performs tasks through direction and guidance of others.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Help transfer materials from truck to jobsite in construction site conditions.
• Load, transport, unload, and furnish experienced craft workers with materials, tools, equipment and supplies.
• Assist Mechanic with assigned tasks; hanging and securing drywall, position and install metal studs.
• Assist in lifting, positioning, and securing of materials and work pieces during installation.
• Use appropriate hand (i.e. hammer, screwdriver, wire strippers, wrenches) and power tools (i.e. drills, threading machine, grinders, saws) to fit and install all types of materials and components.
• Maintains a clean work area and protects structures or surfaces near work areas to avoid damage.
• Restock supplies and materials as necessary.
• Measure, cut, and bend materials to the right size with degrees of supervision.
• Mixing compound to desired consistency.
• Cleaning and preparing surfaces for applications of materials, such as by drywall taping.
• Perform any other routine duties as directed by experienced craft workers.
• May include working at heights or in trenches or excavations as needed.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (preferred)

Preferred Skills and Abilities

• Basic hand and power tool skills
• Ability to read and use measuring tools such as tape measure
• Ability to work and communicate with others
• Analyze information and evaluate problems
• Ability to safely work at heights
• Ability to learn and follow our extensive company safety policy
• Work safely with all members of the crew
• Willingness to travel, with frequent overnight stays. Hotel and per-diem provided

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.