Helper (T&D)

Burns & McDonnell; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Houston is looking for a Helper to assist with constructing, fabricating, installing and dismantling form work for fixtures using metal, wood and related materials. You will learn from the specialty crew, identify tools, and help with layout, measurement, and cutting.

The role emphasizes safety and adherence to project rules, with long hours and physically demanding tasks on site. Training will be provided through the company assessment program.

Qualifications

• Must have 1 year of experience working in construction as a helper
• Must be able to assess through Burns and McDonnell assessment program

Responsibilities

• Assist with constructing, fabricating, installing and dismantling form work of fixtures of metal, wood and other accessories
• Assist specialty crew with preparing the layout of the project
• Selects, loads, and hauls job material to different areas in work site
• Identify all tools required for tasks
• Perform setup and cleanup tasks at job site
• Provide support as needed for specialty crew
• Assist in the measurement, marking, and cutting
• Assist in positioning, joining, aligning, and sealing structural components
• Manages own time effectively, ensuring maximum amount of productivity
• Abide to all safety policies
• Identify safety risks and the precautions required to eliminate those risks
• Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules
• Performing other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Job description

Description

Helpers will assist with constructing, fabricating, installing and dismantling form work of fixtures of metal, wood and other accessories. Helpers must be willing to learn from others. Must understand and potentially learn to identify and avoid all safety hazards related to the work and learn to safely and effectively use or operate work related tools and equipment.

• Assist specialty crew with preparing the layout of the project.

• Selects, loads, and hauls job material to different areas in work site

• Identify all tools required for tasks

• Perform setup and cleanup tasks at job site

• Provide support as needed for specialty crew

• Assist in the measurement, marking, and cutting

• Assist in positioning, joining, aligning, and sealing structural components

• Manages own time effectively, ensuring maximum amount of productivity

• Abide to all safety policies

• Identify safety risks and the precautions required to eliminate those risks

• Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules

• Performing other duties as assigned

• Complies with all policies and standards

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS

• Must have 1 year of experience working in construction as a helper

• Must be able to assess through Burns and McDonnell assessment program

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to stand, walk, sit, or reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, crawl, push and pull

• Ability to use repetitive hand motions and the ability to grasp and operate field tools and equipment

• Ability to climb on, in or through equipment in confined spaces and elevated work using fall protection harnesses

• Ability to work long hours with infrequent days off, night shifts, and in adverse climates

• Ability to use respirators or Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus

• Ability to utilize vision abilities including close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

• Ability to lift, carry and or move up to 50 pounds

• Ability to work in an environment with loud noises and vibrations for extended periods of time

• Ability to properly wear and/or use Personal Protection Equipment

COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to seek advice, make decisions, exercise sound judgement, and solve problems

• Ability to work under stressful situations

• Ability to learn and adopt new processes and technology

• Ability to apply verbal and/or written instructions or other information

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job Craft

Primary Location US-TX-Houston

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 100 % of the Time

Req ID: 263857

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-DNI #CSP N/A