General Laborer

Palacios Marine & Industrial • Point Comfort, TX

270d

About The Position

The General Laborer / Helper will perform physical tasks at construction sites, including operating hand and power tools, cleaning and preparing sites, loading and unloading materials, and assisting other skilled labor as needed. The role requires the ability to follow instructions from supervisors, control traffic, and learn from on-the-job training.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license
• At least 21 years of Age
• Ability to perform physical labor and other strenuous tasks
• Ability to work in all weather conditions
• Punctual and reliable
• Authorized to work in the United States
• Must pass drug screening and background checks
• Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assist equipment operators and other skilled labor when necessary
• Clean work sites of obstacles and hazards
• Load and unload materials
• Follow instructions from supervisors
• Control traffic passing near, in, or around work zones
• Learn from on-the-job training
• Perform site clean-up
• Signal equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, or adjustment of machinery, equipment, or materials
• Read plans, instructions, or specifications to determine work activities
• Load, unload, or identify building materials, machinery, or tools, distributing them to appropriate locations
• Measure, mark, or record openings or distances to layout areas for construction work
• Dig ditches or trenches, backfill excavations, or compact and level earth to grade specifications
• Erect or dismantle temporary structures
• Provide assistance to craft workers
• Lubricate, clean, or repair machinery, equipment, or tools

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Specialty Trade Contractors
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees