General Laborer – Austin Industrial - (La Porte, TX)

Austin Bridge & Road•La Porte, TX

About The Position

The General Laborer performs various labor-intensive tasks in an industrial setting under the direction of a supervisor or foreman. The role may involve operating hand and power tools, preparing and cleaning sites, digging trenches, setting excavation braces, erecting scaffolding, removing rubble and waste, and assisting other craft workers. Other duties may be assigned. The work involves strenuous manual labor, including material handling, loading and unloading trucks, hauling and hoisting materials, and shoveling or patching asphalt. Laborers maintain a clean and secure job site, follow safety and incident-reporting procedures, and bring problems to the attention of the Foreman or Safety personnel. The position requires physical activity in field conditions, including work in heat and potentially at elevations, on uneven surfaces, or in confined spaces. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

Valid driver's license.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States; Austin Industrial is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.
Ability to lift heavy objects and walk or stand for long periods while performing strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
Ability to understand, follow, and transmit written and oral instructions.
Ability to meet the attendance schedule with dependability and consistency.
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 perform assigned duties involving sitting, standing, walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, and using hands and fingers.
Ability to safely perform job responsibilities with sufficient visual, hearing, communication, and motor skills.

Nice To Haves

At least 6 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, bending, kneeling, climbing, and working in the heat.
Shovel asphalt or other materials into construction areas and assist with asphalt patching using hot or cold mix.
Excavate and fill trenches and ditches.
Keep the job site clean; collect 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 report problems to the Foreman or Safety personnel.
Use equipment, tools, materials, and supplies properly and safely.
Work independently and complete daily activities according to the work schedule.
Follow and communicate written and oral instructions.
Perform other duties as assigned.