General Laborer- Austin Industrial Decatur, IL West

Austin Bridge•Decatur, IL

40d•Onsite

About The Position

Will perform various labor-intensive tasks in an industrial setting under the direction of a supervisor or foreman. May operate a variety of hand and power tools. May clean and prepare sites, dig trenches, set braces to support the sides of excavations, erect scaffolding, clean up rubble and debris and remove waste materials. May assist other craft workers. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Education - no minimum education requirements.
Experience - 6+ months experience in an Industrial setting preferred.
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.

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of tasks involving strenuous manual labor.
Shovel bituminous concrete (asphalt) or other material into construction area.
Assist in patching asphalt with hot and cold mix. Excavate and fills trenches and ditches.
Maintain a clean job site: pick up all tools and equipment and secure job site each day in order to eliminate potential hazards.
Material handling and storage.
Load and unload trucks and haul and hoist materials.
Ensure that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed. Bring problems to the attention of the Foreman or Safety personnel.
Some knowledge of proper use of equipment, materials and supplies used in an industrial setting.
Some knowledge of first aid and applicable safety precautions.
Ability to work independently and complete daily activities according to work schedule.
Ability to lift heavy objects, walk and stand for long periods of time and perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
Ability to use equipment and tools properly and safely.
Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions.
Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency.
Other duties as assigned.