Laborer For Road And Bridge Construction

About The Role

Whats in it for you

Requirements

Reports To: Crew Foreman

‍Schedule: Typically, Mon - Fri 7:00a - 6:00p. Varies based on project. Some weekend and night work required.

‍POSITION SUMMARY

• This individual will perform tasks involving physical labor on highways and heavy construction projects.
• May operate a variety of hand and power tools.
• May clean and prepare sites, dig trenches, set braces to support the sides of excavations, erect scaffolding, clean up rubble and debris and remove waste materials.
  
  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Perform a variety of tasks in heavy/highway construction projects; perform manual work in preparing surfaces for various paving, structures and utilities.
• Shovel bituminous asphalt into construction area.
• Shovel wet concrete and assist in placing concrete as directed.
• Fine grade fill to grades given by foreman.
• Assist in patching asphalt with hot and cold mix.
• Excavate and fills trenches and ditches.
• Assist in moving, placing, striping various formwork.
• Maintain a clean job site: pick up all tools and equipment and secure job site each day in order to eliminate potential hazards.
• Material handling and storage.
• Load and unload trucks and haul and hoist materials.
• Ensure that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed. Bring problems to the attention of the Foreman, Safety Manager, Safety Officer or HR Manager.
  
  

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(Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of tasks is illustrative ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class. It does not imply that all positions within the class perform all of the duties listed, nor does it necessarily list all possible duties that may be assigned.)

COMPETITIVE PAY-based On Qualifications And Experience

• JALISCO IS OFFERING HIRING BONUSES****
  
  

Jalisco generously pays 100% of the health and dental premiums for all full-time employees and their dependents.

• Employer Paid***
• Medical (after approximately 3 months)
• Dental (after approximately 3 months)
• Vision: (after approximately 3 months)
• Holiday Leave
• Vacation Pay
• Profit Sharing 401(k) (immediately vested)
• Includes employer contribution of 5% of gross earnings.
  
  

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Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• ‍Minimum of two years operating heavy equipment on highway / civil projects.
• Must be able to pass controlled substance tests prior to and at all times during employment.
  
  

‍PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ABILITIES

• ‍Position requires employee to frequently stand, walk, twist, bend, handle objects, reach outward, and reach above head and shoulders, climb, descend, squat, kneel, bend, and occasionally lift carry/push/pull/move/drag on flat ground or steep slopes up to 75 lbs.
• Must be able to pass controlled substance tests prior to and at all times during employment.
  
  

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‍WORK ENVIRONMENT

‍Work is outdoors. Working conditions range from frigid to hot temperatures, high winds, flying dust, slipping hazards and conditions and frequently exposed to loud noise from heavy equipment and machinery.‍

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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Some knowledge of proper use of equipment, materials and supplies used in heavy/highway construction work.
• Some knowledge of first aid and applicable safety precautions.
• Ability to work independently and complete daily activities according to work schedule.
• Ability to repeatedly lift and carry heavy objects (75+ pounds), walk and stand for long periods of time and perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to use equipment and tools properly and safely.
• Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency.
  
  

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TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates the knowledge and ability to perform the work.
• Willingness and ability to perform manual work following verbal and written instructions.

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