General Laborer (Catlettsburg, KY) - Austin Industrial

Austin Bridge & Road•Catlettsburg, KY

15h

About The Position

The General Laborer performs labor-intensive work in an industrial setting under the direction of a supervisor or foreman. Duties may include operating hand and power tools; cleaning and preparing sites; digging trenches; setting braces for excavations; erecting scaffolding; removing rubble, debris, and waste; and assisting other craft workers. This is a full-time maintenance job scheduled for 40 hours per week. No per diem is provided. The employee is expected to maintain a safe, clean job site, follow safety and incident-reporting procedures, and complete assigned work independently according to schedule. Work takes place in industrial and construction environments and may involve weather and temperature extremes, noise, dust, fumes, vibration, moving equipment, heights, uneven surfaces, confined spaces, and other site-specific hazards. Required personal protective equipment may include rain gear, chemical protective clothing, supplied-air or air-purifying respirators, a safety harness, sandblast hood, fire-resistant coveralls, hard hat, earplugs, and safety glasses. Applicants must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States; the company cannot sponsor an employment visa for this position. Austin Industrial is an equal opportunity employer and a 100% employee-owned company.

Requirements

No minimum education requirement.
Must speak, read, and write English.
Must pass a pre-employment physical, drug test, and background check.
Must have a valid driver's license to drive on site.
Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment and meet applicable customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness-for-duty requirements.
Must be able to perform the physical activities required for the job, including sitting, standing, walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, and using hands and fingers.
May be required to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds and work at elevations, on uneven surfaces, or in confined spaces.
Must have sufficient visual, hearing, communication, and motor skills to perform job responsibilities safely.
Must be able 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.

Nice To Haves

At least 6 months of experience in an industrial setting is preferred, but not required.
Some knowledge of the proper use of equipment, materials, and supplies used in an industrial setting.

Responsibilities

Perform strenuous manual labor and other assigned tasks.
Clean and prepare work sites; dig trenches; set braces to support excavations; erect scaffolding; remove rubble, debris, and waste; and assist other craft workers as needed.
Operate a variety of hand and power tools as needed.
Keep the job site clean, pick up tools and equipment, and secure the site at the end of each workday to eliminate hazards.
Follow safety and incident-reporting procedures and bring problems to the attention of the foreman or safety personnel.
Complete daily activities independently and according to the work schedule.
Understand, follow, and communicate written and oral instructions.
Meet attendance expectations consistently and dependably.
Wear required personal protective equipment while performing work.
Perform duties while maintaining safety, quality, and productivity expectations.
Perform other duties as assigned.