Laborer - Pipe - Florence, MS

Hemphill Construction Company, Inc.; Florence (MS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Hemphill Construction Company, Inc. is looking for dedicated individuals to perform physical labor in pipeline heavy construction projects. Responsibilities include operating tools, preparing sites, and ensuring safety and cleanliness at the job site.

The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma or equivalent, be able to lift heavy objects, and follow safety protocols. Experience with hand and power tools is essential, along with strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Awareness of safety precautions in construction.
• Ability to perform strenuous physical labor.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

• Perform tasks involving physical labor in construction projects.
• Assist other craft workers as needed.
• Maintain job site cleanliness and safety.

Skills

Manual labor

Communication

Safety procedures

Equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

General Summary of the Position

Perform tasks involving physical labor at pipeline heavy construction projects. 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, load and unload materials, clean up rubble and debris and remove waste materials. May assist other craft workers.

Essential Functions

• Perform a variety of tasks involving strenuous manual labor in heavy construction projects.
• Assist pipelayers and operators as required.
• Excavate and fill trenches and ditches.
• Maintain a clean job site: pick up all tools and equipment and secure job site each day 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, Superintendent, Safety Director, or HR Director.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Basic knowledge of proper use of equipment, materials, and supplies used in heavy construction work.
• Basic knowledge of applicable safety precautions.
• Ability to work independently and complete daily activities according to work schedule per foreman’s direction.
• Ability to lift heavy objects, walk and stand for extended periods of time and perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing as required.
• 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.

Required Education, Training and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred.
• Valid appropriate state driver’s license (general operator license). Commercial driver license (Class A or B) preferred.
• Willingness and ability to perform manual work following verbal and written instructions.

Work Environment

• Regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity, and exposure to dust and asphalt.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull or carry objects, use abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue and to effectively jump, sprint, or throw an object.
• Requires good manual dexterity (hand, hand with arm, two hands) and multi-limb coordination.
• Noise level is generally loud.
• Must be able to quickly move arms and legs.
• Excellent stamina is required.