LABORER - Austin Industrial - Sulphur, LA

Austin-Industrial; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Industrial is seeking a dependable Craft laborer in Lake Charles, LA. This full-time role concentrates on demanding manual labor in an industrial setting under supervision. You may operate hand and power tools and help prepare sites and materials while maintaining safety and cleanliness.

Responsibilities include patching asphalt, digging trenches, moving materials, and assisting other crafts. You must meet the attendance schedule, communicate clearly, and possess a valid driver's license

Qualifications

• 6+ months of industrial labor experience preferred.
• Valid Driver's License and TWIC Card required.
• Equal Opportunity Employer statement.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of tasks involving strenuous manual labor.
• Shovel bituminous concrete or other material into construction area.
• Assist in patching asphalt with hot and cold mix.
• Maintain a clean job site daily to prevent hazards.
• Load and unload trucks and haul materials.
• Follow safety procedures and report issues to Foreman.

Skills

Communication

Manual labor

Safety awareness

Job description

Job Category: Craft

Requisition Number: LABOR035034

• Posted : October 27, 2026
• Full-Time
• Rate : $19 USD per hour

Locations

Showing 1 location

Lake Charles, LA, USA

Description

About Austin Industrial

Austin Industrial provides premier self-perform maintenance, construction, and soft craft service to leading industrial companies across the U.S. An industry leader for more than 60 years, we offer single-source solutions to our customers in the oil, gas, chemical, food, agriculture, power, and manufacturing industries.

Will perform various labor-intensive tasks in an industrial setting under the direction of a supervisor or foreman.May operate a variety of hand and power tools. May clean and prepare sites, dig trenches, set braces to support the sides of excavations, erect scaffolding, clean up rubble and debris and remove waste materials. May assist other craft workers. Other duties may be assigned.

Specific Duties and 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.
• Gather and empty trash.
• Adjust and minor repairs to heating, cooling, ventilating, plumbing, and electrical systems.
• Clean and restore building interiors damaged by fire, smoke, or water, using commercial cleaning equipment.
• Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment, in order to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.
• Monitor building security and safety by performing such tasks as locking doors after operating hours and checking electrical appliance use to ensure that hazards are not created.
• Move heavy furniture, equipment, and supplies, either manually or by using hand trucks.
• Mow and trim lawns and shrubbery, using mowers and hand and power trimmers, and clear debris from grounds.
• Notify managers concerning the need for major repairs or additions to building operating systems.
• 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.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. Austin is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds and may frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Qualifications Required for this Position:

Experience– 6+ months experience in an Industrial setting preferred.

Certification/License- Valid Driver's License and TWIC Card

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Valid Driver's License

TWIC Card

Austin Industrial is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Accessibility Note

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Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Valid Driver's License

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.