Heavy Industrial Laborer

Robinson-Construction; Fort Dodge (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Robinson-Construction in Fort Dodge, IA is seeking a Heavy Industrial Laborer to support construction, maintenance and installation activities on heavy industrial sites. You will assist skilled crafts with material handling, site prep and cleanup, equipment setup, demolition, concrete work and general tasks to keep projects moving safely and efficiently.

The role emphasizes following safety policies, working with teams or independently under supervision, and using a range of hand and power

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform strenuous physical labor.
• Ability to read and follow written and oral directions.
• Able to work well in a team or independently under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Erects and dismantles scaffolding.
• Demolishes buildings and removes forms, set up pumps and hoses.
• Alerts crane/digger operators to position machinery.
• Digs trenches to specified dimensions.
• Mixes and pours concrete per instructions.
• Clears sites of debris and hazards to ensure safety.

Skills

Teamwork

Follow directions

Knowledge of tools

Communication

Stamina/physical endurance

Tools

Tape measure

Hand tools

Scaffolding equipment

Job description

The Heavy Industrial Laborer performs a variety of physical tasks in support of construction, maintenance, and installation activities on heavy industrial job sites. This position assists skilled craft workers and field supervision with material handling, site preparation and cleanup, equipment and tool setup, demolition, excavation, concrete work, and other general construction activities

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Erects and dismantles scaffolding.
• Demolishes buildings and dismantle forms, along with setting up pumps and hoses.
• Removes projections from concrete using a variety of mechanized and hand tools and equipment.
• Signals operators of construction equipment (such as cranes and diggers) to facilitate alignment, movement and adjustment of machinery.
• Digs trenches using spades and other equipment by ensuring that they conform to length and width specifications.
• Mixes, grades, and pours concrete in appropriate quantities into existing frameworks by following provided instructions.
• Clears work sites by removing debris and hazardous materials to make them ready for construction work.
• Installs and removes barricades to provide assistance in ensuring worksite safety.
• Cleans hand tools on a regular basis and performs preventative and general maintenance on construction equipment and machinery.
• Assists other craft workers as needed or assigned.
• Takes personal responsibility for fostering a safe workplace by following safety policies and procedures.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Ability to work successfully as a team and independently with moderate supervision.
• Ability to understand and follow directions and communicate effectively in both oral and written form.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Performs strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions. Must have excellent stamina , coordinate eye-hand movements with control and precision.
• Use hands and fingers fully; reach for, manipulate and feel objects; stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.
• Climb and maintain body balance on ladders, scaffolding, or high structures; and see and hear well (either naturally or with correction).
• Lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds, stoop, lay, bend or squat for long periods of time.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• May be exposed to fumes, dust or other airborne particles, loud noises, and hazardous chemicals or waste.
• Position regularly works near moving mechanical parts and vibrating machinery.
• May be exposed to extreme outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity or cold and wet conditions.

OTHER:

• Travel, overtime, holidays and some weekends may be required.

REQUIRED TOOLS:

Must possess and bring hand tools to each job site such as:

Tape Measure (30-35