JVIC - Laborer (TWIC Required)

Zachry Group; Plaquemine (LA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Zachry Group is seeking a construction laborer to support field crews in Plaquemine, LA. The role involves moving equipment, digging, retrieving gear, and standing by for fire safety under supervision and journeyman oversight.

You will operate basic hand and power tools, use rigging and hoisting equipment, assist with preventative maintenance, and collaborate with teammates to maintain safety and efficiency on site.

Qualifications

• Must meet all physical demands.
• Experience using industrial hand tools and power tools.
• Reliable transportation and ability to work 7 days as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform a large range of manual activities including moving equipment, digging, retrieving equipment, standing by for fire safety, and any other work instructed by a supervisor or a journeyman.
• Use fire extinguisher.
• Climb structures and scaffolding.
• Move equipment/materials using rigging and hoisting devices.
• Conduct preventative maintenance such as lubrication and fixing worn parts.
• Follow directions from supervisor.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Teamwork

Communication

Reading comprehension

Safety awareness

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Rigging equipment

Hoisting devices

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

A laborer will assist with various manual needs of the construction work including but not limited to moving equipment, digging, retrieving equipment, standing by for fire safety and any other work instructed by a supervisor or journeyman.

Position Summary

A laborer will assist with various manual needs of the construction work including but not limited to moving equipment, digging, retrieving equipment, standing by for fire safety and any other work instructed by a supervisor or journeyman.

Responsibilities

Position Responsibilities

• Position may perform a large range of manual activities including but not limited to moving equipment, digging, retrieving equipment, standing by for fire safety, and any other work instructed by a supervisor or a journeyman.
• Use fire extinguisher.
• Climb on to structures and Scaffolding.
• Uses rigging and hoisting devices such as chokers, chain falls and come along to move equipment / materials into place
• Conducts preventative maintenance such as lubrication and fixing or repairing worn parts.
• Follows direction from supervisor

Qualifications

Qualification Highlights

• Must be able to meet all physical demands - see below.
• Must have experience using industrial hand tools and power tools
• Must have reliable transportation and be able to work 7 days as needed

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Basic knowledge of hand tools and power tools.
• Good problem-solving abilities
• Good aptitude and manual dexterity
• Good reading comprehension
• Ability to work with others - team player
• Good communication skills with co-workers and supervisors
• Commitment to Zachry values and safety rules and regulations

Preferred Qualifications

• Zachry ROF’d employee.
• Former Zachry Employee.
• Basic mechanical knowledge.
• Experience on an industrial construction site Formal/technical education.