Laborer (Travel)

orionexternalcareers; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion External Careers in Dallas, TX is seeking a construction site helper responsible for cleaning and preparing job sites for erection of structures. The role requires flexibility to work multiple shifts and long hours, including weekends as production needs dictate.

You will stack materials, dismantle forms, remove finishes, maintain tools, assist in measuring surfaces, and help ensure a safe, organized site.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year in the construction industry preferred.
• Ability to lift, climb, balance, kneel, and reach.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Stacks lumber, wood products, tools and materials to supply the job site.
• Dismantles wood forms, removes concrete rubble, and salvages materials.
• Removes paint, lacquer, and finishes; sands rough spots for finishing prep.
• Inspects, organizes, and cleans materials and tools on site.
• Changes blades and adjusts belts on tools and equipment; inspects as needed.
• Maintains an adequate supply of drinking water for cooling stations.
• Assists in measuring materials and surfaces.
• Keeps form setters, rodbusters, concrete finishers supplied with materials and equipment.
• Maintains equipment and tools for long-term use.
• Adheres to confidentiality of company information.

Skills

Physical dexterity

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The primary purpose of this position is to clean and prepare construction job sites for the erection of structures and buildings.

The incumbent should have the ability and flexibility to work different shifts and long hours (8-12 hours). Weekend work and extra hours occur according to production needs and at the discretion of the Crew Supervisor.

The incumbent must support the guiding beliefs and core values of the Company, which are centered on Quality, Safety, Production, and Customer Satisfaction (each of equal weight and importance) but, most importantly, with each built upon the all-important foundation of Integrity.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Stacks lumber or wood products, reinforced steel, tools, miscellaneous materials, sacks, containers, and other products on floors, decks, trailers, or in bins to supply the job site.
• Dismantles wood forms, removes concrete rubble, spreads dirt, sand, and other materials by handheld tools, and removes nails and hardware to salvage material.
• Removes paint, lacquer, and other finishes from wood or concrete products, and sands rough spots to prepare surfaces for finishing.
• Inspects, organizes, and cleans materials and tools, such as extension cords, electrical tool cords, and other tools on the job site.
• Changes blades and other parts for tools and equipment, adjusts belts on tools, inspects tools and equipment as needed.
• Maintains an adequate supply of drinking water and associated supplies for cooling stations.
• Assists in measuring of materials and surfaces.
• Keeps Form Setters, Rodbusters, Concrete Finishers, and other workers supplied with materials, tools and equipment, as instructed, and performs other duties to facilitate the setting of forms, reinforcing steel, and/or pouring and finishing of concrete.
• Maintains equipment and tools to ensure long lasting use.
• All employees, current and former, must maintain confidentiality by not disclosing to others any confidential, proprietary or trade secret information belonging to the Company.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

A minimum of one year or more of experience in the construction industry, as well as a basic understanding of construction principles and procedures is preferred. A high school diploma or GED is preferred. In addition, the incumbent must:

• Be able to work in constant change in weather and site conditions
• Be able to lift, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, couch, crawl and reach to preform everyday job task

The Company expects and requires incumbent and each of its other employees to observe and fulfill the above and all other safety responsibilities and actively work toward maintaining a safe workplace. Failure to do so can result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.