General Laborer – Austin Industrial - (Spring, TX)

Austin Industries; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Industrial is seeking a General Laborer to perform various labor-intensive tasks in an industrial setting under the direction of a supervisor or foreman. You may operate hand and power tools, help prepare sites, dig trenches, and assist other craft workers.

You will maintain a clean job site, lift heavy objects, and follow safety procedures, with opportunities to learn on the job. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States; sponsorship is not provided.

Qualifications

• No minimum education requirements.
• State ID required.
• 6+ months of experience in an industrial setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of labor-intensive tasks in an industrial setting under the direction of a supervisor or foreman.
• May operate a variety of hand and power tools and assist other craft workers.
• May clean and prepare sites, dig trenches, set braces, erect scaffolding, and remove waste materials.
• Load and unload trucks, haul and hoist materials, and maintain a clean job site.
• Follow safety procedures, report hazards, and communicate with Foreman or Safety personnel.
• Lift heavy objects, work long periods in heat, and understand written and oral instructions.
• Attend to attendance schedule and other duties as assigned.

Education

No minimum education requirements

Job description

About Austin Industrial

Austin Industrial provides premier self-perform maintenance, construction, and soft craft service to leading industrial companies across the U.S. An industry leader for more than 60 years, we offer single-source solutions to our customers in the oil, gas, chemical, food, agriculture, power, and manufacturing industries.

About Austin Industrial

Austin Industrial provides premier self-perform maintenance, construction, and soft craft service to leading industrial companies across the U.S. An industry leader for more than 60 years, we offer single-source solutions to our customers in the oil, gas, chemical, food, agriculture, power, and manufacturing industries.

To learn more about us, visit https://www.austin-ind.com/what-we-do/industrial.

General Laborer

Will perform various labor-intensive tasks in an industrial setting under the direction of a supervisor or foreman. 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. May assist other craft workers. Other duties may be assigned.

Specific Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of tasks involving strenuous manual labor, including, but not limited to lifting 25+ lbs., bending, kneeling, climbing, and working in the heat.
• Shovel bituminous concrete (asphalt) or other material into construction area.
• Assist in patching asphalt with hot and cold mix. Excavate and fills trenches and ditches.
• Maintain a clean job site: pick up all tools and equipment and secure job site each day in order to eliminate potential hazards.
• Material handling and storage.
• Load and unload trucks and haul and hoist materials.
• Ensure that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed. Bring problems to the attention of the Foreman or Safety personnel.
• Some knowledge of proper use of equipment, materials and supplies used in an industrial setting.
• 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 attendance schedule with dependability and consistency.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. Austin Industrial is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

Physical, Mental & Environmental Requirements

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Employees must be able to sit, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, and use hands and fingers to perform assigned duties. Positions may require lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds, working at elevations, on uneven surfaces, or in confined spaces. Employees must possess sufficient visual, hearing, communication, and motor skills to safely perform job responsibilities.

Employees must be able to read, comprehend, and follow safety procedures, work instructions, and company policies; exercise sound judgment; solve problems; maintain attention to detail; effectively manage stress; and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced work environment.

Qualifications Required For This Position

Education: no minimum education requirements.

Certification/License: State ID Required

Experience: 6+ months of experience in an Industrial setting preferred.

Austin Industrial is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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