O&M Laborer - Lead

Louisiana Bridge Builders; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Bridge Builders is seeking an O&M Laborer - Lead to support traffic management and construction activities at the Lake Charles project site. The role involves directing traffic, managing temporary work zones, and coordinating with foremen and crew members.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years in construction lead labor with traffic management experience, a valid driver's license, and certification to operate motorized equipment.

Qualifications

• Requires 3+ years of related general construction lead laborer experience with traffic management experience.
• Must have a valid and current driver's license.
• Ability to pass traffic management training courses and obtain certification to operate motorized equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide clear instructions and updates to superiors and laborer team members.
• Set up, maintain, and remove temporary work zones with warning signs, traffic cones, and rumble strips.
• Direct traffic using hand signals and radios to manage flow on a single lane.
• Position warning and detour signs around the project area.
• Direct traffic at construction sites to ensure safety of workers and the public.
• Set up and remove traffic control devices such as cones, signs, and barricades.
• Assist with preparing the construction site by loading/unloading materials and erecting scaffolding.
• Operate motorized equipment including skid steer and forklift.
• Dig trenches, compact earth, and backfill holes.
• Load/unload materials and equipment; clean up site daily.
• Maintain awareness of concurrent site activities and communicate with foremen.

Skills

Clear communication

Microsoft Office

Team player

Adaptability

Flexible schedule

On-call readiness

Driver's license

Tools

Forklift

Backhoe

Front-end Loader

Job description

POSITION PURPOSE/SUMMARY

The O&M Laborer - Lead is committed to supporting Louisiana Bridge Builders by performing a variety of tasks involving physical labor, training, and at the Project site.

LOCATION

This position is based in Lake Charles, LA.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides clear instructions and updates to both superiors and laborer team members.
• Setup, maintain, and remove temporary work zones including warning signs, traffic cones, stop slow paddles, and rumble strips.
• Communicating with other flaggers using hand-held radios to direct two-way traffic onto a single lane.
• Using hand signals and direction signs to direct traffic around road construction site.
• Appropriately positioning warning and detour signs around the Project area.
• Direct traffic at construction sites to ensure the safety of workers, pedestrians, and motorists.
• Set up and remove traffic control devices such as cones, signs, and barricades.
• Assist in preparing construction site by loading or unloading materials, setting braces to support the sides of excavations, erecting scaffolding, and cleaning up rubble, debris, and other waste materials.
• Operate motorized equipment including but not limited to Skid steer and forklift.
• Operate jackhammers to break up existing pavement and tending equipment such as cement mixers or asphalt heaters.
• Digging trenches, compacting earth, and backfilling holes.
• Loading and unloading materials and equipment.
• Pick up all trash, drainage inlet debris, tools, and equipment daily in order to eliminate potential hazards.
• Must be able to understand work directions and communicate effectively with job site foremen, supervisors, and fellow employees.
• Maintain constant awareness of the jobsite’s various concurrent activities, including the activities of other employees and contractors, the operation of stationary equipment, and the movement of mobile equipment.
• Performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, & SKILLS FOR SUCCESS

• Effectively communicate in a positive and professional manner through written and verbal communications in all interfaces with customers/public, fellow employees, vendors, etc.
• Ability to use appropriate computer programs (including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office Suite) which includes having proficient computer skills and the ability to adapt and learn as programs and processes change.
• Ability to work as a team member and exert initiative to work independently to reach a goal.
• Ability to embrace change in the workplace while encouraging others to seek innovative approaches.
• Ability to function effectively as a team player and collaborator.
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule, including overtime and work additional and/or different hours, including but not limited to nights, weekends, and/or holidays, as needed, to best serve the business operations.
• Ability to be on-call during designated periods outside of regular working hours, meaning must be available to respond to work-related issues and potentially be at the Project Office and/or Project Job-Site on short notice (i.e. within one (1) hour).
• Ability to maintain a valid and current driver's license.

QUALIFICATIONS

At a minimum, the O&M Laborer - Lead must have 3+ years of related general construction lead laborer experience with traffic management experience, have a valid and current driver's license, have the ability to pass the traffic management training courses as well as being certified, or the ability to obtain certification, to operate any motorized equipment such as forklift, backhoe, front-end loader, etc. that poses a significant safety risk due to its size and operation complexity.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Select one the following for the each of the items listed below:

• N (Not Applicable) - Activity is not applicable to this occupation.
• O (Occasionally) - Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time or 0 - 2.5+ hours/day.
• F (Frequently) - Occupation requires this activity from 33%-66% of the time or 2.5-5.5+ hours/day.
• C (Constantly) - Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time or 5.5+ hours/day.

Louisiana Bridge Builders is an equal opportunity employer.