IPTW Laborer

Matrix Service Company; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Disability benefits

Life and AD&D insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)

Job summary

Matrix Service Company is seeking a hands-on helper to support our construction crew in Bakersfield, CA. The role involves receiving, storing, and distributing materials, helping with tooling, and maintaining a clean work area on site.

Requirements include forklift experience, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and willingness to work overtime. The job is safety-sensitive and requires adhering to safety rules and drug testing programs.

Qualifications

• Background in construction and fabrication shop is an asset.
• Experience operating a forklift is highly preferred.
• Willing to work frequent overtime.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Able to work at elevated heights from ladders, scaffolding, aerial platforms, etc.
• Able to push, pull, lift or carry up to 50 pounds.
• Standing and walking for extended periods; safety-sensitive role.
• Must obtain and maintain active status within the drug testing program.

Responsibilities

• Assist crew in construction duties under supervision.
• Handle receiving, storing, and distributing materials, tools, equipment, and products.
• Uncrate equipment and parts with pry bar, hammer, and wrenches.
• Unload materials from freight cars and trucks and stack for storage.
• Move and store material in packing area and keep work areas clean.
• Identify safety hazards and take corrective action.

Skills

Forklift operation

Communication

Height work

Overtime willingness

Safety awareness

Job description

PRIMARY FUNCTION

Take direction from a skilled worker or foreman to assist crew in construction duties. Performs any combination of following tasks to receive, store, and distribute material, tools, equipment, and products within establishments.

TYPICAL DUTIES

• Actively supports the Company's commitment to safety and its "Core Values."
• Represents the Company at all times with high moral standards while adhering to the Company's "Code of Business Conduct and Ethics."
• To work well with supervision and higher craftsman to gain construction experience.
• Work with various hand tools.
• Retrieve tools and equipment as needed.
• Clean up after crew.
• Cleans tools & equipment.
• Perform various duties to assist crew.
• Uncrates equipment and parts, using pry bar and hammer, & wrenches.
• Removes debris from roadways and work areas.
• Performs variety of tasks involving dexterous use of hands and tools, air impacts, hand wrenches.
• Unloads materials, such as tools, equipment, sand, from freight cars and trucks, manually or with hand truck; and stacks for storage.
• Thorough understanding of the role and responsibilities of the craft being supported.
• Identify safety hazards you or other employees may be subject to and take all necessary corrective action to eliminate or minimize hazards.
• Safely and effectively move and store material in the packing area.
• Perform all other job-related duties as requested by supervision.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, QUALIFICATIONS, AND EXPERIENCE

• Background in construction and especially in a fabrication shop setting is an asset.
• Highly preferred experience in operating a forklift.
• Must be willing to work frequent overtime.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively.
• Must be able and willing to work at elevated heights from ladders, scaffolding, aerial work platforms, etc.
• Work may include pushing, pulling, lifting or carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds, such as raw or fabricated material, equipment or tools.
• Work may include frequent bending, kneeling, crouching and stooping and occasional climbing onto equipment.
• Work involves standing and/or walking for extended periods of time, up to a minimum of 8 hours per day.
• The essential job functions and duties outlined in this position are considered safety sensitive.
• Obtain and maintain an active status within the drug testing program.

Hiring range: $21.50 to $23.00 per hour

In addition, full-time employees are offered a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, disability benefits, life and AD&D insurance, an employee assistance program (EAP), a 401(k) plan with company match, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), a robust wellness program and adoption assistance.

At Matrix, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. We encourage all whose experience aligns with the listed qualifications to apply and explore joining our organization.

EEO/M/F/Disability/Vets Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, marital status, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristic or category.

Additionally in California, Matrix will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.