General Laborer (Loudon, TN) - Austin Industrial

Austin Bridge & Road•Loudon, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Austin Industrial is hiring a General Laborer for a full-time maintenance job in an industrial setting. The role involves performing labor-intensive tasks under the direction of a supervisor or foreman and may include operating hand and power tools, preparing work sites, digging trenches, supporting excavations, erecting scaffolding, cleaning up debris and waste, and assisting craft workers. The schedule is 40 hours per week, arranged as four 10-hour days; no per diem is provided. The employee is expected to work safely and productively, maintain a clean and secure job site, follow safety and incident-reporting procedures, and complete assigned work according to schedule. The role requires wearing job-specific personal protective equipment and working in industrial or construction environments that may involve weather, temperature extremes, noise, dust, fumes, vibration, moving equipment, heights, uneven surfaces, or confined spaces. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer; Austin Industrial cannot sponsor employment visas for this role. Candidates must pass a pre-employment physical, drug test, and background check, and have a valid driver's license for driving on site.

Requirements

No minimum education requirements.
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 perform the physical activities required, including climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, handling tools, and working in various positions and at heights.
Positions may require lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds.
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 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.
Must maintain a constant commitment to safety, quality, and productivity expectations.

Nice To Haves

Six or more months of experience in an industrial setting is preferred but not required.
Some knowledge of proper use of equipment, materials, and supplies used in an industrial setting.

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of tasks involving strenuous manual labor.
Maintain a clean job site by picking up tools and equipment and securing the site each day to eliminate potential hazards.
Follow proper safety and incident-reporting procedures and bring problems to the attention of the Foreman or Safety personnel.
Use industrial equipment, materials, and supplies appropriately.
Work independently and complete daily activities according to the work schedule.
Communicate orally and in writing, and understand, follow, and transmit written and oral instructions.
Meet the attendance schedule dependably and consistently.
Perform work while wearing required personal protective equipment.
Assist with site preparation, trench digging, setting excavation braces, erecting scaffolding, debris cleanup, waste removal, and other craft work as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned.