Pavement Marking Field Laborer

First Star Safety, LLC; Moraine (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

First Star Safety, LLC in Moraine, OH is seeking a Field Laborer to support pavement marking projects onsite. You will perform duties such as setting up markings, operating paint trucks, and assisting with layout and traffic control.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and are capable of working extended hours with safety as a priority. CDL and traffic-control certifications are a plus; union membership may be required.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Familiarity with ODOT standards or highway construction preferred.
• Must be able to pass a drug screen and have a clean motor vehicle report.
• Union membership may be required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Install temporary pavement markings.
• Operate and maintain paint trucks.
• Set traffic cones and flag traffic.
• Assist with project setup and breakdown (signs, cones, stenciling, cleaning road).
• Document daily activities and report findings.
• Notify foreman and supervisors of emergencies or incidents.
• Adhere to all safety protocols and wear PPE at all times.
• Perform other duties to support project objectives.

Skills

Physical endurance

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Problem solving

Adaptability

Willingness to learn

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Title

Field Laborer

Position Type

Hourly. 7A – 5P; Hours may vary based on project needs

Exemption Status

Non-Exempt

Department/Division

Pavement Marking

• Reports to: Foreman
• Direct report staff includes: NA
• Provides indirect leadership to: NA

Position Summary

The Field Laborer is responsible for performing onsite duties and ensuring that construction and safety standards are maintained at all pavement marking projects performed by First Star Safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Install temporary pavement markings
• Operate and maintain paint trucks
• Implement striping plans and perform needed layout
• Set traffic cones
• Flagging Traffic
• Driving trail vehicles
• Project setup and breakdown including
  • Signs
  • Cones
  • Stenciling
  • Cleaning road
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  Flags traffic
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  Drives follow/Trail vehicle
• 
  Sets signs in place
• Log yield conversions
• Assist supervisor in various tasks and duties.
• Document daily activities and report findings.
• Immediately notifies foreman and supervisors of any emergency, worksite accidents or other serious incidents
• Adhere to all safety protocols and guidelines, including Wearing proper and necessary PPE at all times
• 
  Assist with special projects or tasks as needed to support the overall organization's objectives
• 
  Perform other duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of projects

Performance Expectations/KPIs

• Accuracy in setting up pavement markings
• Timely and precise documentation of activities and findings.
• Required Resource Availability: Percentage of times all required resources (materials, equipment) are available at the start of a task or project.
• Feedback from supervisors regarding support and efficiency.
• Safety Incident Reporting accuracy
• The number of safety protocol breaches.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 
  Familiarity with ODOT standards is preferred
• 
  Heavy highway experience is preferred
• 
  Knowledge in traffic control and/or highway construction a plus
• 
  Have knowledge of hand tools and other tools
• 
  Team player with good interpersonal skills.
• 
  Ability to work extended hours when necessary.
• 
  Motivated, self-driven, and able to work with minimal oversight.
• 
  Clean, organized work habits.
• 
  Physical aptitude to handle weights and prolonged standing.
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  Commitment to safety and quality
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  Must pass and maintain a clean drug screen
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  Must become an active Union member of the Laborers’ International Union of North America

Licenses or Certifications

• Must possess a valid driver’s license and a driving record suitable for insurability.
• Worksite Traffic Supervisor (WTS) Certification Preferred
• CPR Certified Preferred
• First Aid Certification Preferred
• ATSSA Certification Preferred
• CDL

Soft Skills

• Communication: Proficient in both conveying and receiving information, facilitating transparent discussions with stakeholders and clients.
• Time Management: Consistently meets deadlines by efficiently prioritizing and allocating time.
• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving: Aptitude for analyzing challenges and formulating effective solutions, even under stress.
• Team Collaboration: An inclusive approach, valuing the contributions of all and fostering a cooperative environment.
• Adaptability: Agile in approach, able to pivot based on changing project or market conditions
• Coachable/ Willingness to learn: Possessesa desire to learn and the ability to adapt based on guidance. It involves active listening, a positive attitude towards growth, and the humility to acknowledge areas for improvement.

Abilities

• Possess all auditory, speaking and communicating capabilities
• Physical requirements: sitting, standing, walking, bending, twisting, holding, climbing, pushing, pulling, lifting up to 75 + lbs., seeing and reading
• All FSS employees are required to comply with our Substance Abuse Prevention Policy as a condition of employment. FSS may condition offers of employment upon taking and passing of a post-offer/pre-employment drug screen.
• Must pass a motor vehicle report