Laborer Semi-Skilled

About the Role

A laborer/Fire Watch will assist with various manual needs of the construction work being performed at a new construction site, including moving equipment, digging, retrieving equipment, standing by for fire safety, and any other work instructed by a supervisor or journeyman.

Responsibilities

• Perform a range of manual activities such as moving equipment, digging, and retrieving equipment
• Stand by for fire safety and use fire extinguishers
• Climb structures and scaffolding
• Follow directions from supervisors or journeymen

Requirements

• Must meet all physical demands of the role (see Physical Requirements)
• Must have reliable transportation and be able to work 7 days a week as needed
• Must pass pre-employment health and drug screening

Skills

• Basic knowledge of hand tools and power tools
• Good problem-solving abilities
• Good aptitude and manual dexterity
• Good reading comprehension
• Ability to work well with others as a team player
• Good communication skills with co-workers and supervisors
• Commitment to safety rules and regulations

Preferred Qualifications

• Former Zachry employee or Zachry ROF’ed employee
• Basic mechanical knowledge
• Experience on an industrial construction site
• Formal or technical education

Physical Requirements

• Adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting, and lifting
• Communicate through talking and hearing
• Good dexterity with hands and fingers for precision adjustments
• Use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, pull objects, materials, controls, and tools
• Lift, carry, and move up to 50 lbs
• Occasionally work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, and work off platforms
• Use vision abilities to focus, see short and long distances, colors, depth perception, and peripheral vision
• Work outside in various weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, snow, wind) for long periods up to 12 hours a day
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including hard hat, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs/muffs, masks/respirators, safety vests, gloves, and steel-toe boots