Laborer

careers-cajunusa; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Unknown company in Houston, TX is seeking a Laborer to perform manual labor on construction sites. You will contribute to safety, quality, and productivity while supporting various tasks from site preparation to equipment operation.

Responsibilities include digging footings, loading materials, operating power tools, cleaning sites, and assisting other trades. The role requires physical endurance and adherence to safety requirements in outdoor environments.

Qualifications

• Physical ability to perform demanding labor with safety in mind.
• Ability to use basic hand tools and power tools safely.
• Willingness to learn and follow established safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Perform general clean-up on construction sites.
• Dig footings with hand tools.
• Back filling as required.
• Load and unload materials at the site.
• Strip concrete forms when required.
• Operate power tools such as vibrators, compactors, jackhammers, or chipping guns.
• Clean and prepare sites, dig trenches, set braces to support excavations, and remove debris.
• Assist other craft workers as needed.

Job description

More information about this job

Overview

The Laborer performs manual labor tasks associated with many facets of the construction job site. Responsible for producing high quality work, safely and productively at all times, and providing feedback to ensure all materials, tools, equipment and information is available for the work. Looks for opportunities for improvement in all tasks, means and methods regarding the work, and is willing to learn from others. Must learn and understand all safety hazards related to the work and also learn to safely and effectively use or operate work related tools and equipment. Will be required to work in a plant operations or construction jobsite setting.

Responsibilities

*The following are intended as general illustrations of the work in this job class and are not all-inclusive for this position.

• Perform general clean-up
• Dig footings with hand tools
• Back filing
• Load and unload materials
• Strip concrete forms
• Operate power tools, such as vibrators, compactors, jackhammers, or chipping guns
• Clean and prepare sites, dig trenches, set braces to support the sides of excavations, clean up rubble and debris
• Perform other physical tasks requiring minimum skill and/or experience
• Assist other craft workers as needed

Qualifications

Physical: While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee may be required to:

• Move throughout active construction and project site environments, including areas with uneven terrain, mud, gravel, sand, and other varying surface conditions.
• Position themselves to inspect work, access materials, equipment, structures, and work areas at ground level, overhead, and in restricted-access locations.
• Ascend and descend stairs, ladders, scaffolding, and other elevated work surfaces while maintaining safety requirements.
• Frequently handle, operate, and use hand tools, power tools, equipment, instruments, and materials associated with assigned job duties.
• Frequently move, transport, position, push, pull, lift, or carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without assistance or mechanical devices where available.
• Frequently communicate and exchange information with crew members, supervisors, clients, subcontractors, vendors, and others in field and office settings.
• Understand information presented through written, electronic, verbal, visual, and environmental sources to support safe and effective job performance.
• Work in a variety of environments, including outdoor settings exposed to heat, cold, rain, humidity, wind, noise, dust, and other weather or site-related conditions.
• Work in confined spaces, restricted access areas, or elevated locations when required by project needs and in accordance with applicable safety requirements.
• Perform work activities ranging from sedentary to heavy physical exertion depending on project assignment and operational needs.

Mental: While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee may be required to:

• Communicate and collaborate effectively with crew members, supervisors, clients, subcontractors, vendors, and others.
• Read, interpret, apply, and communicate work instructions, plans, specifications, company policies, safety requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Perform mathematical calculations and apply measurement, estimation, and problem solving skills necessary to complete assigned work.
• Maintain concentration, situational awareness, and attention to detail while working in environments with multiple activities, distractions, and changing priorities.
• Make timely decisions using sound judgment related to safety, quality, productivity, and project requirements.
• Observe, evaluate, retain, and apply information necessary to perform assigned duties safely and effectively.
• Adapt to changing work conditions, schedules, priorities, and operational demands.