General Laborer- Austin Industrial Decatur, IL BIO

Austin Careers•Decatur, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The General Laborer will perform various labor-intensive tasks in an industrial setting under the direction of a supervisor or foreman. This role may involve operating a variety of hand and power tools, cleaning and preparing sites, digging trenches, setting braces to support excavation sides, erecting scaffolding, cleaning up rubble and debris, and removing waste materials. The General Laborer may also assist other craft workers and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

6+ months experience in an Industrial setting preferred.

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 fill 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.