Construction Laborer I-Paloma

Directional Services Inc•Columbus, TX

About The Position

Cinterra is hiring a Construction Laborer I to support electrical utility and solar construction projects. The role performs a range of job-site tasks, including preparing and cleaning work areas, using hand and power tools, assisting heavy-equipment operators, and loading and unloading equipment and materials. The laborer supports project installations from start to finish while following company safety policies and procedures. The position requires at least two years of construction experience, a high school diploma or GED, familiarity with OSHA regulations, and a valid driver's license with a clean driving record. Work may involve extended hours, weekends, frequent travel, varied weather, and strenuous physical activity, including working on uneven terrain and in confined spaces. The posting states that OSHA training and certifications and working knowledge of equipment are preferred.

Requirements

  • At least two years of construction experience.
  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Familiarity with OSHA regulations.
  • Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
  • Ability to work long or extended hours, including weekends as needed, and travel frequently.
  • Collaborative work style and commitment to completing the job.
  • Ability to lift and carry heavy materials, tools, and equipment weighing 50 pounds or more.
  • Ability to traverse irregular and steep terrain.
  • Endurance for physical tasks throughout the workday, including bending, stooping, kneeling, and standing for extended periods.
  • Agility and flexibility to navigate construction sites and access work areas, including climbing ladders and scaffolding.
  • Ability to position oneself to work in confined spaces such as trenches, pits, manholes, and tunnels.
  • Ability to wear personal protective gear for most of the workday.
  • Ability to work in a variety of weather conditions.
  • Manual dexterity, a good sense of balance, and excellent hand-eye coordination.

Nice To Haves

  • OSHA training and certifications.
  • Working knowledge of the equipment being used.

Responsibilities

  • Support the corporate safety program and promote safety as a core company value.
  • Assist supervisors with assigned tasks.
  • Safely operate tampers, jackhammers, and other miscellaneous equipment.
  • Hand-dig carefully with shovels, picks, and digging bars to locate and expose existing utilities.
  • Report equipment repairs needed to the foreman.
  • Assist with operating heavy equipment in accordance with company safety policies and procedures.
  • Restore excavations after installation is complete.
  • When appropriately licensed and authorized, drive or operate construction equipment to complete daily assignments.
  • Clean and maintain company vehicles when assigned for use.
  • Receive, store, and protect project materials and equipment, including owner-furnished items, and promptly document and report shortages or damage.
  • Assist the foreman in managing installations from start to finish.
  • Coordinate work with other workers on busy solar sites.
  • Assist the foreman with accurate daily reports.
  • Provide support to other Cinterra divisions as needed.
  • Maintain a professional demeanor and ensure project personnel act professionally.
  • Handle special assignments and other duties as requested by leadership.
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