Fire Watch/ Laborer

M&D Mechanical Contractors, Inc.; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Job summary

M&D Mechanical Contractors, Inc. is hiring an entry-level laborer for a government project at Redstone Arsenal. The role involves assisting with site setup, material delivery, and basic installation work under supervision.

You will keep the site clean, follow safety guidelines, and work with plumbers, electricians, and other tradespeople. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, basic reading/writing in English, and strong teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or trade school completion.
• Read and write English; follow verbal instructions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Detail oriented and organized.
• Able to follow instructions and work as part of a TEAM.

Responsibilities

• Assist with unloading and delivering materials; keep site clean and organized.
• Assist with installation under supervision as required.
• Maintain clean job site by sweeping and picking up debris and scrap material.
• Assist in testing systems to ensure they meet specifications and code with direction from supervisor or tradesmen.
• Operate and maintain equipment under supervision.
• Communicate and coordinate with plumbers, electricians and other construction professionals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety awareness

Team player

Reading English

Attention to detail

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or GED or trade school

Tools

Basic hand tools

Job description

JOB OVERVIEW

Support and consistently reinforce the Mission and Core Values of M&D Mechanical Contractors, Inc. A laborer is an entry level position assisting with maintaining the site and assisting with installation as required. This includes ductwork for HVAC systems, plumbing or piping for industrial, and commercial applications. Using tools and machinery under direction of a superintendent or foreman.

NO PERDIEM OR RELOCATION IS AVAILABLE FOR THIS POSITION. SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL RESIDE WITHIN 60-MILES OF DECATUR, AL.

HIRING FOR GOVERNMENT SITE ON THE REDSTONE ARSENAL. MUST HAVE CLEAN BACKGROUND WITHIN THE LAST 10-YEARS.

FUNCTIONAL DUTIES & REQUIREMENTS

• Safety Compliance: Following all safety guidelines and using appropriate protective equipment toprevent injuries.
• Site Set-Up: Unload and deliver material as directed, collect materials to leave site clean and organized
• Installation: Performs minor fastening of metal pieces together using various tools and techniques such as bolting sections with collars or flanges with supervision
• Maintenance: Maintains clean job site by sweeping, picking up debris and scrap material.
• Quality Assurance: Assist in testing systems to ensure they meet specifications and code with direction from the superintendent, foreman or tradesmen.
• Equipment: Using and maintaining equipment under supervision.
• Communication: Work alongside other construction professionals, such as plumbers and electricians.
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS

• Minimum of high school education or GED equivalent, or trade school
• Required to read and write English, follow verbal instructions, and use simple math
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be detail oriented and organized
• Must be able to follow instructions
• Strong TEAM player

PHYSICAL INVOLVEMENT

Employee may be required to do the following: climbing ladders, scaffolds, structures, etc. above and below ground level; maintaining balance on ladders, scaffolds structures, etc.; reaching in all directions, handling and manipulating objects and materials; coordinating the movements of eyes, hands and fingers to operate tools and equipment; lifting 30 to 50 pounds from ground level, waist level, and/or overhead; carrying objects, tools, equipment, etc.; standing; sitting; walking; pushing; pulling; bending; kneeling; crouching/squatting; crawling; seeing with or without correction; hearing with or without correction.

MENTAL INVOLVEMENT

Employee may be required to do the following: following set procedures and standards; applying basic mathematical skills; planning work and selecting proper tools; comparing and understanding differences in the size, shape and form of lines, figures, and objects; picturing and evaluating solid objects from drawing or diagrams using standards that can be measured or checked, following oral and/or written directions, plans and blueprints; reading; writing; ability to recognize and report safety hazards.

WORK ENVIROMENT FACTORS

• Location: industrial construction sites and/or office environment
• Mobility Barriers to Access Job Site: uneven ground level; obstructed pathways
• Climatic/Environmental Conditions at Job Site: predominately indoor climate; various noise levels caused by tools, machinery, equipment, etc., potential exposure to chemical substances.

M&D Mechanical Contractors, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability and/or protected veteran status in accordance with governing law.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.