Laborer I - MOT

Louisiana Bridge Builders•Lake Charles, LA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Laborer I – MOT is committed to supporting Louisiana Bridge Builders by performing a variety of tasks involving physical labor at the Project site. This role is crucial for the design and construction of the new I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge in Lake Charles, Louisiana, a project undertaken for the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LADOTD). The scope of work includes the reconstruction of interstate highway, various structures, ramps, and approaches for a 5.5-mile stretch.

Requirements

2+ years of related traffic control experience.
Ability to pass traffic management training courses.
Ability to be certified, or obtain certification, to operate motorized equipment such as forklift, backhoe, front-end loader, etc. that poses a significant safety risk due to its size and operation complexity.
Must have a current and valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Prior traffic management experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Setup, maintain, and remove temporary work zones including warning signs, traffic cones, stop slow paddles, and rumble strips.
Communicate with other flaggers using hand-held radios to direct two-way traffic onto a single lane.
Use hand signals and direction signs to direct traffic around road construction site.
Appropriately position warning and detour signs around the Project area.
Direct traffic at construction sites to ensure the safety of workers, pedestrians, and motorists.
Set up and remove traffic control devices such as cones, signs, and barricades.
Assist in preparing construction site by loading or unloading materials, setting braces to support the sides of excavations, erecting scaffolding, and cleaning up rubble, debris, and other waste materials.
Operate motorized equipment including but not limited to Skid steer and forklift.
Operate jackhammers to break up existing pavement and tend equipment such as cement mixers or asphalt heaters.
Dig trenches, compact earth, and backfill holes.
Load and unload materials and equipment.
Pick up all trash, drainage inlet debris, tools, and equipment daily in order to eliminate potential hazards.
Understand work directions and communicate effectively with job site foremen, supervisors, and fellow employees.
Maintain constant awareness of the jobsite’s various concurrent activities, including the activities of other employees and contractors, the operation of stationary equipment, and the movement of mobile equipment.
Perform all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.