Labor/Railcart

PALACIOS MARINE INDUSTRIAL COATINGS•Port Lavaca, TX

161d•Onsite

About The Position

Job Summary: 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 18 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.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
Must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb ladders, and work at heights
Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity
Good vision, including depth perception and peripheral vision
Good hearing and ability to communicate effectively in a noisy environment.

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
assist with Removal of railroad ties