Traveling Laborer- United Companies East

United Companies, a CRH Company, champions the safety, empowerment, and development of our employees. We strive to be the preferred source of quality sand, rock, landscape products, ready-mixed concrete, asphalt, paving, and construction services.

About the role

The Traveling Laborer is responsible for safely performing a variety of construction duties to assist highway, utility, grade crews, or at various on-site plant locations. This position involves various manual tasks and will be performed per the supervisor's instruction, free from direct supervision except for more complicated jobs.

Responsibilities

• Performs machinery maintenance and repairs.
• Unplugs and shovels off conveyors and screens.
• Changes out screens, rollers, cone liners, etc.
• Repairs conveyor problems.
• Greases moving machine parts.
• Performs machinery set up and take down, including running cables and hoses, setting up blocks, assembling/disassembling machinery, operating skidsteer to move parts, tarping, shoveling aggregate, etc.
• Keeps machinery area clean of debris and shovels aggregate.
• Operates equipment to include skidsteer (and loader if trained).
• Moves excess materials from around the crusher machinery.
• Uses various equipment, hand and power tools.
• Picks up and/or delivers construction materials at job site locations.
• Performs job site clean-up.
• Assists with flagging and traffic control as needed.
• Maintains all tools and equipment in a safe and clean condition.
• Other duties as assigned per supervisor.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Previous related experience in the construction field is a plus.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Valid Driver’s License is preferred.
• Must pass pre-employment physical, drug screen, and criminal background check.
• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Willingness to work independently within a team environment and assist the team with other duties as required.
• Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required.

Skills

• Knowledge of general maintenance skills and tools.
• Ability to be self-sufficient and perform tasks and duties without immediate supervision.
• Ability to read and comprehend manuals, instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out written or oral instructions.
• Ability to work well with others in a group or one-on-one setting.
• Ability to utilize simple computer systems, tablet/phone apps, and/or two-way radios.
• Customer Service: Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs.
• Teamwork: Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
• Judgment: Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.
• Planning/Organizing: Uses time efficiently.
• Professionalism: Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; accepts responsibility for own actions.
• Safety and Security: Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.
• Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality: Is consistently at work and on time.
• Dependability: Follows instructions, responds to management direction; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.
• Initiative: Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Innovation: Generates suggestions for improving work.
• Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance.

Physical Requirements

The employee is frequently required to sit, climb, and use hands to signal and handle equipment. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms above their shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move anywhere up to 50-75 lbs.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions, and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places and the risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Pay

Pay ranges from $18 to $22 per hour, based on experience.

Benefits

• Highly competitive base pay.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and disability benefits programs.
• Group retirement savings program.
• Health and wellness programs.
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion.