Laborer - Pump Station - Florence, MS

hemphillcc; Florence (MS); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Hemphillcc is seeking a general construction laborer to support pump station, water, sewer, and wastewater projects. Tasks include operating hand and power tools, cleaning and preparing sites, digging trenches, erecting scaffolding, loading materials, and assisting other craft workers.

Candidates must lift heavy objects, work outdoors in varied weather, and follow written and oral instructions. A high school diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Valid state driver’s license preferred.
• Willingness and ability to perform manual work following verbal and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of hand and power tools.
• Assist other craft workers.
• Prepare and clean up job sites; dig trenches; set braces for excavations; erect scaffolding.
• Load and unload materials; remove rubble and debris.

Skills

Equipment handling

Safety awareness

Independence

Heavy lifting

Oral and written communication

Tool use

Instruction following

Attendance reliability

Education

HS diploma or GED

Driver's license

Job description

General Summary of the Position:

Perform tasks involving physical labor at pump station, water, sewer and wastewater treatment 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:

(Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of tasks is illustrative ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class. It does not imply that all positions within the class perform all of the duties listed, nor does it necessarily list all possible duties that may be assigned.)

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 long 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.