Lube Truck Helper

Sundt Construction; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is looking for an entry-level support role to assist skilled craft workers in Austin, Texas. The role involves effective communication, learning safety protocols, and performing physical tasks requiring lifting and balancing on scaffolds. Candidates with a high school diploma or equivalent and some experience in the construction industry are preferred. This is a safety-sensitive position requiring compliance with all safety standards and procedures.

Qualifications

• One year experience (level I) in the industrial/commercial construction industry.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Two years' experience (level II) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist skilled craft workers in performing their duties.
• Learn and understand safety hazards related to the work.
• Maintain positive working relationships with crew members.

Education

NCCER Core Curriculum

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

Assist skilled craft workers in performing their assigned duties. Work in other crafts at levels appropriate to training and skills as requested by project supervision. Must have the ability to take direction from a higher skilled worker or foreman.

Key Responsibilities

1. Effective Math skills - add, subtract, multiply and divide.
2. Eliminate WASTE such as waiting, rework, transporting, material storage and time.
3. If unsure about any aspect of the work or issues regarding safe practices ask a supervisor before continuing.
4. Learn and understand all safety hazards related to the work.
5. Learn to safely and effectively use or operate work related tools and equipment.
6. Look for opportunities for improvement in all tasks, means and methods regarding the work and be willing to learn from others.
7. Maintain positive working relationships with all members of the crew.
8. Produce high quality work, safely and productively at all times.
9. Provide feedback to ensure all materials, tools, equipment and information is available for the work.

Minimum Job Requirements

1. NCCER Core Curriculum and /or a High School diploma or equivalent is also preferred.
2. One year experience (level I), two years' experience (level II) and three plus years' experience in the industrial/commercial construction industry is preferred.
3. Possess effective verbal and written communication skills.

Note: Job Description is subject to change at any time and may include other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

1. Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to; steel toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hardhat, vest, etc.).
2. May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis.
3. May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis.
4. May use telephone, computer system, email, or other electronic devices on a limited basis to communicate with internal and external customers or vendors.
5. Move in and around confined, cluttered and uneven areas.
6. Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures.
7. Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis.
8. Will climb and maintain balance on steel/wood framework, stairs, ladders and scaffolds.
9. Will lift, push or pull objects up to 50Ibs. on an occasional basis.
10. Work up to a 12 hour shift doing hard physical work in varying temperatures and outside conditions.

Safety Level

Safety-Sensitive

Note: Jobs with the Safety-Sensitive designation are those that include tasks or duties that the employer reasonably believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others such as operating a vehicle, operating equipment, operating machinery or power tools, repairing/maintaining the operation of any vehicle/equipment, the handling/disposal/transport of hazardous materials, or the handling/treatment/disposal of potentially flammable/combustible materials.