General Laborer – Austin Industrial (Phoenix, AZ)

Austin Careers • Phoenix, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The General Laborer performs varied, 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 job sites, digging trenches, supporting excavations, erecting scaffolding, removing rubble and waste, and assisting other craft workers. Duties also include asphalt work, material handling, and maintaining a safe, orderly worksite.

The position requires strenuous physical work in industrial and construction environments, potentially involving heat, weather conditions, temperature extremes, noise, dust, fumes, moving equipment, vibration, elevations, uneven surfaces, and confined spaces. Employees must follow safety procedures, use required personal protective equipment, and meet applicable customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness-for-duty requirements. Reasonable accommodation may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

• No minimum education requirements.
• A valid state ID or Driver’s License.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, and use hands and fingers to perform assigned duties.
• Ability to walk and stand for long periods and perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions.
• Ability to work at elevations, on uneven surfaces, or in confined spaces when required.
• 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 and to understand, follow, and transmit written and oral instructions.
• Ability to work independently and complete daily activities according to the work schedule.
• Ability to meet the attendance schedule with dependability and consistency.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and meet applicable customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness-for-duty requirements.
• Must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States; the employer 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 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 heat.
• Shovel asphalt or other materials into construction areas and assist with patching asphalt using hot or cold mix.
• Excavate and fill trenches and ditches.
• Clean and prepare work sites; pick up tools and equipment and secure the site each day to eliminate potential hazards.
• Handle and store materials, and load and unload trucks and haul or hoist materials.
• Use hand and power tools and other equipment properly and safely.
• Assist other craft workers and perform other assigned duties.
• Follow safety and incident-reporting procedures and bring problems to the attention of the Foreman or Safety personnel.
• Complete daily activities according to the work schedule and meet attendance expectations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed