Laborer

Matrix Service Company; Rougemont (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Disability benefits

Life and AD&D insurance

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)

Wellness program

Adoption assistance

Job summary

Matrix Service Company is seeking a full-time laborer to perform manual tasks under close supervision, assisting craftsmen across various sites in the United States. The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and teamwork in a multi-craft environment.

You will assist in construction/maintenance tasks, operate basic hand tools, and help maintain work areas, while adhering to site-specific training and company ethics. Travel and overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• Must follow instructions and work as part of a team.
• Must be able to communicate effectively.
• Must pass labor proficiency testing at or above 70%.
• Six months or more of experience in construction/maintenance.
• Basic knowledge of using construction hand tools.
• Complete Matrix Service Safety training and site-specific training.

Responsibilities

• Support safety initiatives and core values at all times.
• Assist in digging, spreading, and leveling dirt and gravel.
• Assist with scaffolding erection and tool selection.
• Maintain janitorial stations and restock materials as needed.
• Follow directions and perform duties as assigned by craftsmen.

Skills

Follow instructions

Communication skills

Labor proficiency test

Teamwork

Tools

Construction hand tools

Job description

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Perform manual labor in accomplishing many tasks for other craft. Assist other workers, usually of a higher level of expertise, by performing a variety of duties under close supervision. Will primarily perform manual labor with little skill required.

TYPICAL DUTIES:

• Actively support the Company's commitment to safety and its "Core Values"
• Represent the Company at all times with high moral standards while adhering to the Company's "Code of Business Conduct and Ethics"
• Dig, spread and level dirt and gravel
• Assist in the erection of scaffolding
• Select and work with the proper tools for the task at hand
• Maintenance of janitorial, drinking water, and hand wash stations
• Evaluate given information using measurable standards
• Clean work area, tools, equipment, and restock materials as necessary
• Continue to develop experience in a variety of areas
• Perform duties as directed by craftsman, multi-craft, or senior craftsman
• Follow specific directions in a variety of duties which may often change
• Regular and reliable attendance is required in performance of job
• Act as Fire-Watch, Hole-Watch or Bottle-Watch
• Perform all other job-related duties as requested by supervision

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:

• Must have the ability to follow instructions and work as a team
• Must have good communication skills
• Must be able to pass Labor proficiency testing at or above 70%
• Must have six months or more of experience in construction/maintenance
• Must have basic knowledge using construction hand tools
• Completes the Matrix Service Safety training, Client / Site specific training

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Employee may be required to perform additional duties as assigned
• Ability to work skillfully with hands, lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds
• User knowledge of scaffolding and ladders
• General knowledge of basic hand tools
• Obtain and maintain an active status within a drug testing program
• Must Pass a background check

PHYSICAL/SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to climb ladders, scaffolds, stairs, and work from elevated or uneven surfaces
• Work involves standing and walking for extended periods of time
• Ability to work in confined Spaces
• Work may include frequent bending, kneeling, crouching and stooping and occasional climbing onto equipment and/or trailers
• Work may include occasional pushing, pulling, lifting or carrying objects weighing a minimum of 35 pounds to a maximum of 100 pounds, with assistance, such as raw or fabricated material, equipment or tools
• Requires visual ability sufficient to perform job duties. Work normally requires eye-hand coordination
• Travel and overtime may be required

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.

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, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, marital status, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristic or category.

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.