Laborer - Decatur, AL

turnerindustries; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Industries is seeking a Laborer in Decatur, Alabama. The role supports skilled workers by performing a wide range of manual tasks and following project procedures.

Work involves night hours from 7 PM to 5:30 AM, with safety rules and PPE required on site. Responsibilities include digging, material handling, and basic construction tasks, reporting to a foreman, and adapting to changing assignments as projects progress.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Post-offer drug/alcohol screening and physical evaluation.
• Site safety requirements and PPE policies must be followed.

Responsibilities

• Dig, spread and level dirt and gravel.
• Lift, carry and place building materials, tools, and supplies.
• Mix and place concrete, asphalt, gravel, or other materials as directed.
• Assist in pipe work, form removal, and related tasks as project progresses.
• Follow supervisor directions and adapt to task changes.

Skills

Follow instructions

Safety compliance

Physical stamina

Education

High school or equivalent

Job description

Turner Industries is a fully diversified industrial contractor. We help move the world forward by providing responsive, innovative solutions designed to increase plant production, reduce costs, reduce downtime, and even prevent shutdowns. Headquartered in Baton Rouge, LA, Turner Industries has over 20,000 employees with offices and job sites across the United States. Our single-solution approach in the petrochemical, refining, energy, pulp and paper, and related industries has made Turner one of the nation's top industrial contractors and earned us the No. 1 spot on ABC's 2024 Top Performers list. People are at the heart of everything we do. Their safety, security, and satisfaction have always been our top priorities. For proof, look no further than our strong working relationships and extraordinary workforce.

We are seeking a Laborer for a position in Decatur, AL. The Laborer position is responsible for assisting skilled construction workers in performing their assigned duties and performing a large variety of duties. Non-exempt role; Reports to the Foreman; Assigned duties according to specific procedures / work is checked frequently.

• Night shift 7 PM - 5:30 AM

Essential Qualifications

• High school or equivalent
• Ability to follow instructions without being distracted
• Post-offer drug/alcohol screen and physical evaluation
• Job site safety requirements as required by the client (clean shaven, long sleeves, steel toe boots, etc.)
• Safety equipment as required by the client (hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, respirator, hearing protection, safety harness with lanyard, etc.)
• Applicant/employee must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace

Functional Requirements

Digs, spreads and levels dirt and gravel, Lifts, carries, and holds building materials, tools, and supplies, Cleans tools, equipment, materials, and work areas, Mixes, spreads, or pours concrete, asphalt, gravel, or other materials, Joins, wraps, and seals sections of pipe, Performs a variety of non-machine tasks such as, removing forms from set concrete, filling expansion joints with asphalt, placing culvert sections in trench, etc., Spends time on one job or may be transferred from task to task as the project progresses to completion, Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction

Compensation

Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience.

Benefits

Depending on your employment status, benefits include health, dental, vision, life, ADD, voluntary life / ADD, disability benefits, leaves of absence, 401k, paid time off, paid holidays, telehealth access, and employee assistance program.

Physical Involvement

May be required to do the following: climbing ladders, scaffolds, structures, etc. above and below ground level; maintaining balance on ladders, scaffolds, structures, etc.; reaching in all directions; handling and manipulating objects and materials; coordinating the movements of eyes, hands and fingers to operate tools and equipment; lifting 30 to 50 pounds from ground level, waist level, and/or overhead; carrying objects, tools, equipment, etc.; standing / sitting; walking; pushing; pulling; bending; kneeling; crouching/squatting; seeing with or without correction; hearing with or without correction; wearing respirator and other PPE; typing /data entry; stepstool use; work in excessive heat; work in excessive cold; work in loud environment

Turner Industries is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability and/or protected veteran status in accordance with governing law.

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