Laborer - Austin

Jordan Foster Construction

Pflugerville, TX Full-time
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Job Description

ounding areas, etc., removing hazards, materials, and debris.
• Distribute and cleanup of power & hand tools, extension cords, generators, etc.
• Dewatering activities and set up water pumps and hoses.
• Manual moving of formwork, lumber, rebar, and materials.
• Place concrete to/from a truck, pump, bucket, buggy, conveyor, etc.
• Hand excavation and backfill, and hand grade sub-base.
• Load and unload equipment and materials from trucks and trailers.
• Concrete tasks: rake, screed concrete, vibrate, and place concrete blankets.
• Use of demolition during various tasks: jackhammer, air tools, sledgehammer, cut-off saw, etc.
• Follow instructions and comprehend construction needs.
• Adheres to procedures, regulations, and guidelines while minimizing errors and safety risks.
• Regular attendance is required according to company policy to ensure the crew can operate at the normal efficiency level.
• Performs other duties of a similar or related nature as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:
• Basic use and knowledge of operating common hand tools, power tools, and equipment used in construction.
• Able to work a flexible schedule with last-minute schedule, location, time of shift change (day & night), and overtime work as needed.
• Work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.

Education and Experience:
• High School or equivalent (preferred).
• Minimum two (2) years’ field experience in the construction industry.
• Valid Driver’s License with clear MVR (preferred).

Physical Requirements:
• Frequent walking on uneven surfaces, including ground in varying weather conditions.
• Work in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to the outdoor elements.
• Able to work in confined spaces.
• May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis.
• Bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, bend, twist, climb, and balance repeatedly or continually throughout shift.
• Regularly works in an outdoor environment near heavy equipment, power tools, and moving machinery in the surrounding area.
• Able to push/pull 80+ lbs.
• Able to lift/carry 80+ lbs.
• Able to wear personal protective equipment is required, including but not limited to steel-toe shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard hat, vest, etc.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

This position may require the use of personal and/or company vehicles on company business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license, and maintain an acceptable driving record. Employees in this position may be subject to random Motor Vehicle Record and alcohol and drug testing as a condition of continued employment.

Qualifications

  • Use of demolition during various tasks: jackhammer, air tools, sledgehammer, cut-off saw, etc
  • Basic use and knowledge of operating common hand tools, power tools, and equipment used in construction
  • Able to work a flexible schedule with last-minute schedule, location, time of shift change (day & night), and overtime work as needed
  • Work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others
  • Minimum two (2) years’ field experience in the construction industry
  • Able to work in confined spaces
  • May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis
  • Regularly works in an outdoor environment near heavy equipment, power tools, and moving machinery in the surrounding area
  • Able to push/pull 80+ lbs
  • Able to lift/carry 80+ lbs
  • Able to wear personal protective equipment is required, including but not limited to steel-toe shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard hat, vest, etc
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions
  • This position may require the use of personal and/or company vehicles on company business
  • Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license, and maintain an acceptable driving record
  • Employees in this position may be subject to random Motor Vehicle Record and alcohol and drug testing as a condition of continued employment

Benefits

Responsibilities

  • Perform tasks involving physical labor at building and heavy construction projects
  • May operate hand and power tools of all types: air hammers, earth tampers, cement mixers, small mechanical hoists, surveying and measuring equipment, and a variety of other equipment and instruments
  • General and final cleanup of project sites, project offices, surrounding areas, etc., removing hazards, materials, and debris
  • Distribute and cleanup of power & hand tools, extension cords, generators, etc
  • Dewatering activities and set up water pumps and hoses
  • Manual moving of formwork, lumber, rebar, and materials
  • Place concrete to/from a truck, pump, bucket, buggy, conveyor, etc
  • Hand excavation and backfill, and hand grade sub-base
  • Load and unload equipment and materials from trucks and trailers
  • Concrete tasks: rake, screed concrete, vibrate, and place concrete blankets
  • Follow instructions and comprehend construction needs
  • Adheres to procedures, regulations, and guidelines while minimizing errors and safety risks
  • Regular attendance is required according to company policy to ensure the crew can operate at the normal efficiency level
  • Performs other duties of a similar or related nature as assigned
  • Frequent walking on uneven surfaces, including ground in varying weather conditions
  • Work in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to the outdoor elements
  • Bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, bend, twist, climb, and balance repeatedly or continually throughout shift