General Laborer – Austin Industrial - (Channelview, TX)

About the company

Austin Industrial provides premier self-perform maintenance, construction, and soft craft service to leading industrial companies across the U.S. An industry leader for more than 60 years, we offer single-source solutions to customers in the oil, gas, chemical, food, agriculture, power, and manufacturing industries.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of tasks involving strenuous manual labor, including lifting 25+ lbs., bending, kneeling, climbing, and working in the heat.
• Shovel bituminous concrete (asphalt) or other material into construction area.
• Assist in patching asphalt with hot and cold mix.
• Excavate and fill trenches and ditches.
• Maintain a clean job site: pick up all tools and equipment and secure job site each day to eliminate potential hazards.
• Handle and store materials.
• Load and unload trucks and haul and hoist materials.
• Follow proper safety and incident reporting procedures; bring problems to the attention of the Foreman or Safety personnel.
• Use equipment and tools properly and safely.
• Understand, follow, and transmit written and oral instructions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License and TWIC Card.
• 6+ months of experience in an industrial setting preferred.
• Ability to lift heavy objects (up to 50 lbs.), walk and stand for long periods, and perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions.
• Ability to work independently and complete daily activities according to work schedule.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Some knowledge of proper use of equipment, materials, and supplies in an industrial setting.
• Some knowledge of first aid and applicable safety precautions.
• Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency.

Physical, Mental & Environmental Requirements

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and reach.
• May require lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds.
• Must possess sufficient visual, hearing, communication, and motor skills to safely perform job responsibilities.
• Must be able to read, comprehend, and follow safety procedures, work instructions, and company policies.
• Must exercise sound judgment, solve problems, maintain attention to detail, manage stress, and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced work environment.
• Work may be performed in industrial and construction environments with exposure to weather conditions, temperature extremes, noise, dust, fumes, moving equipment, vibration, and other site-specific hazards.
• Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and meet all customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness-for-duty requirements.
• Must maintain a constant commitment to safety, quality, and productivity expectations.