crew member

Position Summary

Responsible for performing labor tasks as assigned by the Crew Leader / Foreman. Responsible for assisting the driver with pre-trip inspection, safe truck loading, unloading, backing, and parking.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Be ready and available to work, in uniform as either the job site or the office as required.
• Agreeably implement tasks as assigned by the foreman
• Ensures safe and legal and proper loading, unloading and driving of trucks
• Complete all assigned tasks and daily work orders as directed
• Cooperate with other laborers on the crew for safe and cost-effective completion of all assignments
• Ensure that work meets or exceeds all company standards and is in compliance with company policies and procedures
• Use tools and equipment as trained and in accordance with manufacturers instructions
• Ask questions if unsure of any tasks, or if unsure how to use the equipment / tools

Specific Responsibilities

• Follow daily work orders from Forman / Crew Leader and confirm a thorough understanding of all assignments
• Understand and operate all equipment and tools safely and in accordance with manufacturers operating instructions
• Wear all personal protective clothing and equipment as required by company and in accordance with JSLI & OSHA standards
• Assist driver with Truck Pre-Trip Inspection
• Check to identify potential light and back-up alarm failures
• Ensure truck bed is empty when others are machine loading the truck
• Assist in securing all tools, and materials on the trucks
• Affirm that load is properly positioned into the truck bed (centered & 2/3 forward)
• Affirm assistance in tying down heavy equipment onto the truck / trailer floor including but not limited to mowers, trenchers, tractors, skid loaders etc…
• Affirm double wheel chocks under the truck tires when Palletized materials are pushed/ pulled onto / off of the trucks
• Get out of the truck and help to visually spot the driver when backing up, using hand signals for the driver, and flags for any traffic
• Affirm use of traffic flags to stop traffic when driver is backing up, making u-turns, connecting trailer, etc.
• Affirm setting wheel chocks at rear tires whenever truck is parked
• Affirm setting out orange safety-zone cones behind truck to denote work area for crew
• Report vehicle, equipment, tool maintenance and repair needs to the forman
• Direct the clients to discuss any issues with the Foreman / Crew Leader
• Report damaged, broken, or missing equipment, tools, supplies or materials to the Foreman
• Affirm that all assigned vehicles, trailers, equipment and tools are inspected, cleaned and secured at the end of each workday
• Affirm dismissal of assigned crewmembers upon completion of daily assigned work responsibilities

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• No prior experience required
• JSLI offers daily tailgate talks for training in safety & productivity
• Bilingual candidates are a plus

Education & Experience

• Speak English or willingness to learn English
• Preference for stable work history
• 6-month experience in the industry