Laborer I - MOT

Louisiana Bridge Builders•Lake Charles, LA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Laborer I – MOT supports Louisiana Bridge Builders by performing a variety of physical labor tasks at the project site. The position is based in Lake Charles, Louisiana, on the I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge project. Duties include setting up and maintaining temporary work zones, directing traffic, assisting with construction site preparation and cleanup, operating motorized equipment, and performing general labor tasks. The employee must maintain awareness of concurrent jobsite activities and communicate effectively with foremen, supervisors, and coworkers.

Requirements

At least 2 years of related traffic control experience.
Ability to pass traffic management training courses.
Certified, or able to obtain certification, to operate motorized equipment such as forklifts, backhoes, and front-end loaders that pose significant safety risks due to their size and operating complexity.
Current and valid driver's license.
Ability to communicate positively and professionally in writing and verbally with customers, the public, coworkers, and vendors.
Proficient computer skills and ability to use appropriate programs, including Microsoft Office Suite, and adapt as programs and processes change.
Ability to work as a team member and independently take initiative to reach goals.
Ability to adapt to workplace changes and encourage innovative approaches.
Ability to work effectively as a team player and collaborator.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including overtime and potentially nights, weekends, and holidays, as needed.
Ability to be on call during designated periods outside regular working hours and respond to work-related issues, potentially arriving at the Project Office or jobsite within one hour.

Nice To Haves

Prior traffic management experience.

Responsibilities

Set up, maintain, and remove temporary work zones, including warning signs, traffic cones, stop/slow paddles, and rumble strips.
Communicate with other flaggers using handheld radios to direct two-way traffic onto a single lane.
Use hand signals and direction signs to direct traffic around the road construction site.
Position warning and detour signs around the project area.
Direct traffic at construction sites to help ensure the safety of workers, pedestrians, and motorists.
Set up and remove traffic control devices such as cones, signs, and barricades.
Assist with construction site preparation by loading and unloading materials, setting braces for excavation sides, erecting scaffolding, and cleaning rubble, debris, and other waste.
Operate motorized equipment, including skid steers and forklifts.
Operate jackhammers to break up 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 trash, drainage inlet debris, tools, and equipment daily to eliminate potential hazards.
Understand work directions and communicate effectively with jobsite foremen, supervisors, and fellow employees.
Maintain awareness of concurrent jobsite activities, including work by other employees and contractors, stationary equipment operations, and mobile equipment movement.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.