OandM Laborer - Lead

About the Role

This position supports Louisiana Bridge Builders by performing a variety of tasks involving physical labor, training, and site operations in Lake Charles, LA.

Responsibilities

• Provides clear instructions and updates to superiors and laborer team members.
• Sets up, maintains, and removes temporary work zones including warning signs, traffic cones, stop/slow paddles, and rumble strips.
• Communicates with other flaggers using hand-held radios to direct two-way traffic onto a single lane.
• Uses hand signals and direction signs to direct traffic around road construction sites.
• Appropriately positions warning and detour signs around the project area.
• Directs traffic at construction sites to ensure the safety of workers, pedestrians, and motorists.
• Sets up and removes traffic control devices such as cones, signs, and barricades.
• Assists in preparing construction sites by loading/unloading materials, setting braces for excavations, erecting scaffolding, and cleaning up rubble, debris, and waste.
• Operates motorized equipment including skid steers, forklifts, jackhammers, cement mixers, and asphalt heaters.
• Digs trenches, compacts earth, and backfills holes.
• Loads and unloads materials and equipment.
• Picks up trash, drainage inlet debris, tools, and equipment daily to eliminate potential hazards.
• Understands work directions and communicates effectively with job site foremen, supervisors, and fellow employees.
• Maintains constant awareness of concurrent job site activities, including other employees, contractors, and equipment operation.
• Performs all other assigned duties and responsibilities.

Requirements

• 3+ years of related general construction lead laborer experience with traffic management experience.
• Valid and current driver’s license.
• Ability to pass traffic management training courses and obtain certifications for operating motorized equipment (e.g., forklift, backhoe, front-end loader).

Skills

• Effectively communicates in a positive and professional manner through written and verbal interactions with customers, employees, and vendors.
• Proficient in computer programs, including Microsoft Office Suite, with adaptability to learn new software.
• Works effectively as a team member and independently to reach goals.
• Embraces workplace change and encourages innovative approaches.
• Functions effectively as a team player and collaborator.
• Available to work a flexible schedule, including overtime, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• On-call during designated periods outside regular working hours, with the ability to respond to work-related issues within one hour.