Webber - Laborer Common - Paving Operations

Ferrovial•Houston, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Laborer Common assists the Foreman and skilled craft workers with assigned duties under close supervision. This is usually an entry-level position and a first step toward learning a skill. The role supports paving and construction operations through manual and routine machine tasks, including handling construction materials and tools, preparing and applying materials, and working with pipe sections. The position involves heavy physical activity and outdoor work in changing weather conditions, with exposure to loud noise, mechanical parts, wet or humid conditions, and high or precarious places. The employee must follow company safety policies and procedures. Candidates selected for a field position must pass a medical exam, and selected candidates must pass a drug screen. Employment eligibility in the United States is required.

Requirements

Education: Less than a high school diploma.
Comply with and follow company safety policies and procedures.
Be legally eligible to work in the United States.
Selected candidates must complete and pass a drug screen.
Candidates selected for a field position must complete and pass a medical exam to ensure they have the physical and/or mental capacity to perform the job tasks.
Manual dexterity sufficient to reach and handle items and work with the fingers, and ability to perceive attributes of objects and materials.
Ability to perform strenuous, heavy physical activity.

Nice To Haves

Three or more years of related construction experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist the Foreman and skilled craft workers in performing assigned duties under close supervision.
Dig, spread, and level dirt, sand, and gravel using a pick, shovel, or rake.
Lift, carry, and hold construction materials, tools, and supplies.
Clean tools, equipment, materials, and the work area.
Mix, pour, and spread concrete, asphalt, gravel, and other materials using hand tools.
Join, wrap, and seal sections of pipe.
Perform routine non-machine tasks, including removing forms, filling excavations, placing pipe sections in trenches, and assembling pipe sections.
Perform machine tasks such as tamping soil and jackhammering, and assist with pipe fusing.
Comply with safety policies, practices, and procedures, and report unsafe activities to a supervisor and/or Human Resources.
Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
Provide leadership to others through example and sharing knowledge and skills.
Perform other duties as assigned.