Laborer - Pump Station - Florence, MS

Essential Functions

• Perform tasks involving physical labor at pump station, water, sewer and wastewater treatment heavy construction projects.
• Operate a variety of hand and power tools.
• Clean and prepare sites.
• Dig trenches.
• Set braces to support the sides of excavations.
• Erect scaffolding.
• Load and unload materials.
• Clean up rubble and debris.
• Remove waste materials.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Basic knowledge of proper use of equipment, materials and supplies used in heavy construction work.
• Basic knowledge of applicable safety precautions.
• Ability to work independently and complete daily activities according to work schedule per foreman’s direction.
• Ability to lift heavy objects, walk and stand for long periods of time and perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing as required.
• Ability to use equipment and tools properly and safely.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions.
• Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency.

Required Education, Training and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred.
• Valid appropriate state driver’s license (general operator license). Commercial driver license (Class A or B) preferred.
• Willingness and ability to perform manual work following verbal and written instructions.

Work Environment

• Regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity, and exposure to dust and asphalt.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull or carry objects, use abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue and to effectively jump, sprint or throw an object.
• Requires good manual dexterity (hand, hand with arm, two hands) and multi-limb coordination.
• Noise level is generally loud.
• Must be able to quickly move arms and legs.
• Excellent stamina is required.