SRS- Laborer

Houck Services, Inc.; Seven Valleys (PA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A construction services company based in Pennsylvania is seeking a Structural Restoration Services laborer to perform physical tasks at building construction sites. This position involves operating various machinery, assisting skilled workers, and maintaining safety at the job site. Ideal candidates should possess strong teamwork skills, a commitment to safety, and the ability to follow instructions. Candidates should be dependable and capable of lifting materials up to 100 pounds. Opportunities for advanced education and certifications will be considered.

Qualifications

• Can read and write.
• Has transportation and can report to designated jobsite on time.
• Is free of influence from drugs and alcohol.

Responsibilities

• Operate hand and power tools of all types.
• Assist masons, carpenters, and other craft workers in performing their tasks.
• Clean and prepare construction sites to eliminate possible hazards.

Skills

Ability to operate hand and power tools

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

Advanced education or certifications in construction management

Job description

Classification: Non-Exempt
Reports to: Leadman/Foreman

Position Type: Full-Time

Compensation: Hourly

Position Summary:
The Structural Restoration Services labor will Perform tasks involving physical labor at building construction projects as directed. This role combines operating machinery, controlling traffic, cleaning up job sites, and working with a team of laborers, technicians and foremen.

Essential Functions:

• Operate hand and power tools of all types: air hammers, earth tampers, cement mixers, small mechanical hoists, measuring equipment, grinders, saws, screw guns, mixing equipment, chipping guns, and a variety of other equipment and instruments.
• Clean and prepare sites, clean up rubble and instruments
• Assist masons, carpenters, waterproofers, restoration technicians and other craft workers in performing their tasks.
• Mop, brush, roll or spread paints, cleaning solutions, coatings or other compounds as required for waterproofing, sealing, finishing, stripping, or protection of surfaces.
• Operate jackhammers, breakers, saws and/or drills to break up concrete, masonry, wood and metal floors, walls, decks, ceilings, and other structures
• Mix, place, consolidate, and assist in forming, finishing, and stripping formwork for concrete, grout and other patching materials.
• Install anchors, pins, connections, and embeds in masonry, concrete, wood and metal structures.
• Transport, cut, bend, set, & tie rebar, wire mesh, and other reinforcing material
• Position, join, align, and seal structural components, such as concrete wall sections and pipes.
• Place cement and other materials into portable concrete and mortar mixers; and mix, pour, and place concrete, prepare and deliver materials to masons
• Signal equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, transport, handling, and adjustment of machinery, equipment, and materials.
• Spray materials such as water, sand, steam, vinyl, paint, or stucco through hoses to clean, coat, or seal surfaces.
• Tend machines that pump concrete, grout, cement, sand, plaster or stucco for application to ceilings and walls.
• Tend pumps, compressors, and generators to provide power for tools, machinery, and equipment, or to heat or move materials.
• Lubricate, clean, and maintain machinery, equipment, and tools
• Clean and prepare construction sites to eliminate possible hazards. Cleanup trash, rubble, and debris and transport to dumpsters or other receptacles as directed
• Control traffic passing near, in, and around work zones
• Erect and disassemble shoring, braces, traffic barricades, ramps, and other temporary structures.
• Grind, scrape, sand, or polish surfaces such as concrete, masonry, marble, terrazzo, or wood flooring, using abrasive tools or
• Load, unload, and identify building materials, machinery, and tools, and distribute them to the appropriate locations, as directed.
• Measure, mark, and record openings and distances to lay out areas where construction work will be performed.
• Mix ingredients to create compounds for covering or cleaning surfaces
• Raze building components and salvage useful materials
• Assist with the transport, erection, and/or dismantling of scaffolds, swing stages, mast climbing access equipment, hoists, and other types of access
• Must habitually read product Data Sheets and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and any other important product information provided, prior to use of each product.
• Perform any other tasks as directed by Structural Restoration Services
• Has transportation and can report to designated jobsite on time
• Can read and write
• Can communicate with their supervisors
• Follows instructions
• Is at designated jobsite on time, every scheduled day of work
• Is honest, trustworthy, motivated, and helpful
• Has a good, TEAM attitude
• Points out problems and tries to find a solution and solve them
• Does not create problems among the SRS team, g. does not talk about others behind their backs, causing ill will or strife within the team
• Is cooperative and has a positive "let's get it done"
• Holds themselves and others on the SRS team to the highest safety quality, and production standards.
• Communicates mistakes quickly and completely to the immediate supervisor (Leadman-Foreman)
• Works well with others
• Asks for next assignment before being told. Is always looking ahead to the next steps in the repair process and planning, assisting and working accordingly
• Is free of influence from drugs and alcohol
• Calls in to immediate supervisor when unable to arrive at work on time
• Treats company equipment with respect
• Is eager to learn
• Understands that you represent the culture and values of SRS, and therefore acts professionally and courteously to ALL persons on the jobsite or elsewhere.
• Wears safety equipment (i.e., hard hat, eye protection, hearing protection, and respiratory protection at minimum) as required, without being told.
• Operates company vehicles and equipment safely and efficiently, and treats them with care.
• Has his/her own set of hand tools in compliance with safety
• Assists Technicians, Foremen, and Leadmen in performing work, as directed
• Keeps jobsites clean and organized

Physical Demands:

• Moves materials in a safe, careful, and organized
• Can lift up to 100 pounds in a safe manner
• Performs other duties as requested by SRS management

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced education or certifications in construction management or related fields.
• Experience with drone technology and software for project tracking.

Travel:
Travel to job sites and training sessions may be required, including out-of-state travel with overnight stays.

This description is not exhaustive and may be modified to reflect organizational needs.

Structural Restoration Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.