General Laborer (KG)

King & George, LLC•Alvarado, TX

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The General Laborer will also help with any mechanical work needed and welding work. He will assist in the upkeeping of any equipment that needs work. The General Laborer will also assist in the shop with any maintenance work. He will be involved in Striping and Traffic Control, as he shall have experience in both.

Requirements

Proficient in written and oral communication skills according to skill requirements
Possess strong computer skills, able to read, write, and comprehend written instructional documents
Ability to function well in a high-paced and, at times, stressful environment
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume
Ability to apply concepts of introductory algebra and geometry
Experience in welding
Mechanical Knowledge
High school diploma or equivalent
At least two years of related experience required
Understanding of job site safety procedures
Familiarity with preventive maintenance on a variety of construction class vehicles
Willingness to work a variety of shifts with 2 weeks' notice
Willingness to be outside in a variety of extreme weather conditions
Prolonged periods of sitting and operating equipment
Prolonged period of standing, bending, reaching, and working with hands
Prolonged periods of exposure to loud noises
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds at times
Ability to stand, walk, and reach with arms and hands as necessary
Ability to hear and see to position and safety requirement levels
Occasional exposure to elements such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, and chemicals
Must be able to pass successfully required, a federal, state, or local government's background investigation
Valid state driver's license & Class A CDL

Responsibilities

Performs routine inspection and maintenance on vehicles such as checking oil, water, and tires
Operates graders for leveling and operates tractors to load materials such as dirt and rocks
Operates backhoe and front-end loaders as required
Operates forklifts and dump trucks to transport trash and materials
Operates various equipment for general site preparation, landscaping, snow removal, and related assignments
Operates 40-ton trash trucks including hydraulic equipment such as tailgates, hoppers, and packers as required
Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices
Inspect large equipment before and after use to ensure they are working properly
Load and unload cargo and move them to the appropriate storage area
Follow all safety procedures while operating equipment
Perform regular maintenance and minor repairs when necessary
Assist with new employee training
Assist with constructive and timely performance evaluations
Assist with time management of the team to complete tasks promptly