General Laborer Austin Industrial - (Hoston, TX)

Austin Industrial • Houston, TX

116d

About The Position

Austin Industrial delivers premier maintenance, construction, and soft craft services to leading industrial companies across the U.S. An industry leader for more than 60 years, we offer single-source solutions to our customers in the oil, gas, chemical, food, agriculture, power, and manufacturing industries. Our team of 4,000 employee-owners, equipped with innovative technology and optimized procedures, helps owners optimize safety, productivity, profit margins, and cost efficiency. The General Laborer will perform various labor-intensive tasks in an industrial setting under the direction of a supervisor or foreman. This role may involve operating a variety of hand and power tools, cleaning and preparing sites, digging trenches, setting braces to support the sides of excavations, erecting scaffolding, cleaning up rubble and debris, and removing waste materials. The General Laborer may also assist other craft workers and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• No minimum education requirements.
• A Valid Driver's License and TWIC Card.
• 6+ months of experience in an Industrial setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of tasks involving strenuous manual labor, including lifting 25+ lbs., bending, kneeling, climbing, and working in the heat.
• Shovel bituminous concrete (asphalt) or other material into construction area.
• Assist in patching asphalt with hot and cold mix.
• Excavate and fill trenches and ditches.
• Maintain a clean job site: pick up all tools and equipment and secure job site each day to eliminate potential hazards.
• Material handling and storage.
• Load and unload trucks and haul and hoist materials.
• Ensure that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed.
• Bring problems to the attention of the Foreman or Safety personnel.
• Some knowledge of proper use of equipment, materials, and supplies used in an industrial setting.
• Some knowledge of first aid and applicable safety precautions.
• Ability to work independently and complete daily activities according to work schedule.
• Ability to lift heavy objects, walk and stand for long periods of time, and perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to use equipment and tools properly and safely.
• Ability to understand, follow, and transmit written and oral instructions.
• Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods