Helper

SAMUEL EPC; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Samuel EPC in Abilene, Texas is seeking a general laborer to assist in the construction, installation and fabrication of form structures of wood and patent form systems. The role requires 3+ months of industrial/construction experience, strong teamwork and the ability to read measurements, use hand tools and follow safety guidelines in a fast-paced environment on project sites.

Open availability, physical stamina and adherence to company safety policies are essential for success on this

Qualifications

• 3+ months of industrial/construction/general labor experience.
• Ability to work with others to achieve job goals.
• Read, write and communicate using English sufficient for job functions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in construction, installation and fabrication of form structures.
• Read measurements and use hand tools to prepare forms.
• Identify and use form hardware and safety equipment.
• Follow company policies and work under foreman/supervisor direction.

Skills

Safety equipment identification

Read a ruler

Identify hand tools

Basic math

Teamwork

OSHA awareness

Read/write/speak English

General labor

Tools

Craft tools

Measuring tools

Torque/fastening tools

Job description

Essential Qualifications

3+ months of industrial/construction/general labor experience

Purpose: Assist in the construction, installation and fabrication of form structures of wood, patent form systems, or a combination of both.

Level Classification: Multilevel designations indicate levels of proficiency, experience, training, education, certification, tenure and resulting compensation

Work Schedule: Varies by location. Must have open availability any time any day of the week. Length of employment is limited to job assignment and/or project duration.

Essential Skills (may include but are not limited to the ability to:)

Level III

• Identify safety equipment
• Read a ruler
• Identify and properly use hand tools
• Clean and oil patented forms
• Drive nails
• Strip forms
• Use sledgehammer and stripping bar
• Perform basic math
• Recognize and identify unsafe conditions and the regulations applicable to employee's work environment to control or eliminate any hazards of other exposure to illness or injury
• Work within company policy as outlined in the Samuel EPC Craft Handbook and maintain compliance with both the Samuel EPC Human Resources Policy Manual and the Samuel EPC Safety Manual.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the foreman/supervisor as needed.

Level II (All of Level III plus the following)

• Identify nail types and sizes
• Identify and operate power tools
• Make measurements using a tape to an 1/16\" tolerance
• Identify lumber by grade and size
• Use handsaw
• Identify patented form sizes and hardware and purpose of each
• Identify and use form hardware to erect forms
• Set up, use, and store oxy/acetylene torch cutting rig
• Properly use hand signals to guide/direct equipment operators
• Operate portable generators
• Erect tube and safety scaffolds

Level I (All of Level III and Level II plus the following:)

• Beginner knowledge to read blueprint plans and elevations
• Use a framing square for layout work
• Assemble patented forms
• Install formwork plumb, square, and level to acceptable tolerances.
• Set anchor bolts and embeds
• Perform rigging for lifts
• Identify reinforcing steel
• Perform basic rebar tying
• Practice OSHA scaffold and ladder rules

Essential Qualifications

3+ months of industrial/construction/general labor experience

Ability to work with others to achieve job goals

Read, write and communicate using the the English language sufficient to perform job functions (other preferences will be given for special language skills where there is a business need)

Physical Requirements

• Stand or walk for long periods of time
• Use arms and hands to reach for, handle or manipulate objects
• Lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds; occasionally lift items weighing more than 50 pounds with assistance
• Climb up and down ladders, scaffolds and other objectsStoop, kneel, crouch and crawl
• See well (naturally or with correction)
• Eyehand coordination
• Good physical fitness
• Good sense of balance
• Work at great heights

Tool Requirements

Level III

• Steel toed work boots
• 22 oz. or larger Claw Hammer
• 25 Steel Tape Measure
• Wrecking Bar
• Carpenter Nail Apron (Leather)
• Handy Man Nail Puller
• Toolbox (with lock)
• 12\" Adjustable Wrench
• Raincoat or poncho
• Utility Knife

Level II (All of Level III plus the following)

• TriSquare or Speed Square
• Chalk Box
• 50' or 100' Tape Measure
• Side Cutter pliers
• 2' Level
• 1\" Wood Chisel
• 16 oz. Plumb Bob
• 4 Level
• Screw Drivers: Flat Tip and Phillips Head
• Torpedo Level
• Framing Square
• Expansion Bit with 2 Cutters
• Vice Grips

Salary: $20 - $24 per hour