OandM Laborer - Lead

Louisiana Bridge Builders; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Bridge Builders in Lake Charles, LA seeks an OandM Laborer - Lead to support project sites with traffic control, material handling, and equipment operation. You will supervise labor crews, coordinate with foremen, and ensure safety in daily tasks such as setting up traffic zones, directing pedestrian and vehicle flows, and maintaining site cleanup.

We require 3+ years of lead laborer experience in construction, valid driver's license, and ability to obtain or maintain motorized

Qualifications

• 3+ years of lead laborer experience in construction with traffic management.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to pass training/certification for motorized equipment.
• Proven ability to follow directions and work under supervision.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, overtime, nights, weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provides clear instructions and updates to superiors and laborer team members.
• Set up, maintain, and remove temporary work zones including warning signs, traffic cones, stop slow paddles, and rumble strips.
• Communicating with flaggers to direct two-way traffic onto a single lane.
• Direct traffic at construction sites to ensure safety of workers, pedestrians, and motorists.
• Load and unload materials and equipment.
• Operate equipment such as forklift and skid steer.

Skills

Traffic management

Communication

Microsoft Office

Teamwork

Adaptability

Overtime willingness

Driver's license

Forklift operation

Skid steer operation

Tools

Forklift

Skid steer

Jackhammer

Job description

Position Purpose/Summary: The OandM 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 And 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 jobsites 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, And 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 OandM 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.