General Laborer – Austin Industrial (Phoenix, AZ)
About The Position
The General Laborer performs a range of physically demanding 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 sites, digging trenches, supporting excavations, erecting scaffolding, removing rubble and waste, and assisting other craft workers. Other duties may be assigned. The position involves manual labor such as handling materials, loading and unloading trucks, hauling and hoisting materials, shoveling asphalt or other materials, and assisting with asphalt patching and trench excavation and filling. The worker is expected to maintain a clean and safe job site, follow safety and incident-reporting procedures, and bring problems to the attention of the Foreman or safety personnel. 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 meet applicable customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness-for-duty requirements.
Requirements
- No minimum education requirements.
- A valid state ID or Driver’s License.
- Ability to lift heavy objects; positions may require lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to walk and stand for long periods and perform 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 work at elevations, on uneven surfaces, or in confined spaces as required by the position.
- 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 in a fast-paced work environment.
- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and meet applicable customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness-for-duty requirements.
- Legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States; the company cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.
Nice To Haves
- 12 or more months of experience in an industrial setting is preferred.
- Some knowledge of proper use of equipment, materials, and supplies 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 heat.
- Shovel asphalt or other materials into construction areas.
- Assist with asphalt patching using hot or cold mix.
- Excavate and fill trenches and ditches.
- Maintain a clean job site by picking up tools and equipment and securing 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 industrial equipment, materials, supplies, and tools properly and safely.
- Work independently and complete daily activities according to the work schedule.
- Follow and communicate written and oral instructions.
- Meet the attendance schedule dependably and consistently.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
