SurfaceCycle CareersLaborer/Groundcrew (TX)

Position Overview

The Laborer is responsible for providing physical labor on construction sites by assisting the Foreman on monitoring the ground functions of the equipment.  They are also responsible for water support and driving/ operating water trucks. Laborers are required to assist co-workers in a safe and appropriate manner.

Essential Job Duties

Job Duties:

• Controls and actively participates in the labor and activities of any number of projects at various stages of work to ensure the accurate completion of the project.
• Perform work with all hand tools including but not limited to hammer and punch, drills, impact and grease guns.
• May operate a variety of heavy mechanical equipment that requires technical expertise or specialized training.  Heavy mechanical equipment to include but not limited to – water trucks, milling machines, reclaimers, and forklift in a safe and efficient manner.
• Loads and unloads equipment from trucks.
• Shovels dirt, gravel, and other materials.
• Clean equipment as scheduled and/or required.
• Assist and/or perform daily safety and maintenance checks.
• Inspects equipment, and/or components daily to identify hazards, defects, necessary adjustments and repairs.
• Ensure heavy equipment is clean, maintained, and securely stored.
• Advise the foreman and/or mechanic of any requirements for maintenance or repairs.
• Participate in routine maintenance.
• Practice workplace safety.
• Provide assistance in the layout of projects.
• Adheres to safety and work performance standards to comply with OSHA, company and other agency regulations.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Skills/Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• Reliable work ethic; regular attendance is required.
• Exhibits initiative, responsibility and flexibility.
• Knowledge and understanding of current OSHA regulations and ensuring compliance with these guidelines.
• Ability to comprehend, carry out and relay multiple verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to meet physical requirements.

• Ability to use good judgement and foresight.
• Ability to work extended hours and various work schedules.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Experience, Education, Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• 1 year of work experience
• Valid State of Texas driver’s license with clean driving record and have own transportation.

Must be able to pass pre-employment drug analysis and maintain a drug free lifestyle.

Disclaimer

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job responsibility satisfactorily. This job description is not to be construed as all inclusive. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related task as requested. Reasonable accommodations may be considered and implemented to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions.