Industrial General Laborer — Hands-On Builder

Austin External; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401K plan

Employee-Owned company

Job summary

Austin Industrial is seeking a General Laborer in Decatur, IL to perform labor-intensive tasks under supervision in an industrial setting. You may operate hand and power tools, prepare sites, and assist craft workers, with focus on safety and efficiency.

Responsibilities include digging, trenching, asphalt patching, maintaining a clean site, loading materials, and adhering to work schedules. Prior industrial experience preferred, but not required.

Qualifications

• 6+ months experience in an Industrial setting preferred.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of tasks involving strenuous manual labor.
• 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.

Job description

Austin Industrial is seeking a General Laborer in Decatur, IL to perform labor-intensive tasks under supervision in an industrial setting. You may operate hand and power tools, prepare sites, and assist craft workers, with focus on safety and efficiency.

Responsibilities include digging, trenching, asphalt patching, maintaining a clean site, loading materials, and adhering to work schedules. Prior industrial experience preferred, but not required.