Travel General Labor
hth companies, inc · Iowa City, IA · 1 wk ago
OTHRFull-time
About the Role
The General Laborer will work mostly outdoors in industrial construction environments, performing a variety of tasks depending on the needs of the job scope. Laborers will operate a skid steer and forklift, assist in industrial cleaning, job site cleanup and preparation, and more, with a safety-first mentality. Use of hand tools will be required. Candidate must be willing to work outdoors in all types of weather or in buildings without heating or air conditioning.
Responsibilities
- Operate a skid steer and forklift on an industrial site.
- Assist in industrial cleaning, job site cleanup, and preparation.
- Load and unload materials, clean, and shovel.
- Operate a vac-truck and perform hydro blasting.
- Assist in organizing inventory and equipment.
- Promote a safe workplace by participating in safety training, identifying job hazards, wearing correct PPE, and observing safety for oneself and others.
- Take care of company-owned or rented equipment.
- Actively champion a positive workplace and safety culture.
- Perform various other duties and functions as required or assigned.
Requirements
- Knowledgeable of high-pressure hydro blast equipment, including different tips and pressures ranging from 10,000 psi to 40,000 psi.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Working understanding of safety principles, practices, and procedures.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
- Must provide proof of successful completion of OSHA 10-hour training within 60 days of starting.
Personal Characteristics
- Follows directions of manager/lead/superintendent and clarifies responsibilities if needed.
- Respects self, co-workers, managers, company, other contractors, and clients.
- Adaptable in methods used to complete tasks.
- Willing to go the extra mile.
- Motivated to learn new skills.
- Shows up on time ready to complete work.
- Ability to work independently.
Physical Abilities
- Ability to lift, push, pull, and move up to 50 lbs. on a routine basis.
- Ability to climb ladders and stairways regularly throughout the work shift.
- Ability to observe conditions and others as a safety attendant, staying alert while seated for long periods as needed.
- Ability to use hand tools, power tools, and other tools and equipment in a safe and controlled manner.
- Ability to perform inspections of site, tools, and equipment.
- Ability to perform behavioral observations focused on safety and process improvement.
- Ability to follow safety protocol and report any incident, unsafe act, or unsafe condition immediately to the site supervisor and safety manager.
Benefits
- Employer-supplemented health insurance.
- Employer-paid life insurance.
- Voluntary vision and dental insurance.
- Voluntary critical illness and group injury insurance.
- 401K with a company match of 3%.
- Tuition reimbursement.