General Laborer – Austin Industrial (Phoenix, AZ)
About The Position
The General Laborer performs a variety of labor-intensive tasks in an industrial setting under the direction of a supervisor or foreman. The role may involve operating hand and power tools; cleaning and preparing job sites; digging trenches; setting braces to support excavations; erecting scaffolding; removing rubble, debris, and waste; and assisting other craft workers. Other duties may be assigned. The position involves strenuous manual labor, including lifting, bending, kneeling, climbing, and working in heat. Work may take place in industrial and construction environments with exposure to weather, temperature extremes, noise, dust, fumes, moving equipment, vibration, and other site-specific hazards. Employees must use required personal protective equipment and follow applicable safety, customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness-for-duty requirements.
Requirements
- No minimum education requirements.
- A valid state ID or driver’s license.
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States; Austin Industries cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.
- Ability to lift heavy objects and walk and stand for long periods while performing strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions.
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, and use hands and fingers to perform assigned duties.
- Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds, and work at elevations, on uneven surfaces, or in confined spaces, as the position may require.
- Sufficient visual, hearing, communication, and motor skills to safely perform job responsibilities.
- Ability to read, comprehend, and follow safety procedures, work instructions, and company policies; exercise sound judgment; solve problems; maintain attention to detail; manage stress; and adapt to changing priorities.
- Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
Nice To Haves
- 12+ months of experience in an industrial setting.
- Some knowledge of the proper use of equipment, materials, and supplies used in an industrial setting.
- Some knowledge of first aid and applicable safety precautions.
Responsibilities
- Perform strenuous manual labor, including lifting 25+ pounds, bending, kneeling, climbing, and working in heat.
- Shovel asphalt or other materials into construction areas.
- Assist with asphalt patching using hot or cold mix.
- Excavate and fill trenches and ditches.
- Keep the job site clean, pick up tools and equipment, and secure the site each day to eliminate potential hazards.
- Handle and store materials.
- Load and unload trucks and haul and hoist materials.
- Follow safety and incident-reporting procedures and bring problems to the attention of the Foreman or Safety personnel.
- Use equipment, materials, supplies, and tools properly and safely.
- Work independently and complete daily activities according to the work schedule.
- Read, understand, follow, and communicate written and oral instructions.
- Meet the attendance schedule with dependability and consistency.
- Maintain safety, quality, and productivity expectations while performing job duties.
- Assist other craft workers and perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
