Laborer I

Brown & Root•Donaldsonville, LA

About The Position

Prepares the site for daily work and performs housekeeping and other duties necessary for daily activities. Works under immediate supervision, relying on instructions and established guidelines, and typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The position may require a high school diploma or equivalent and previous experience in the field or a related area. It involves commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the field; primary duties do not typically require independent judgment. The role includes construction-site preparation and cleanup, handling materials and tools, concrete and equipment work, traffic control, and maintenance of tools and equipment. The laborer must follow safety and project rules, wear required personal protective equipment, and comply with waste-handling guidelines. Brown & Root Industrial Services is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

Plan work and select proper tools.
Compare and identify differences in the size, shape, and form of lines, figures, and objects.
Visualize objects in three dimensions from plans and drawings.
Make decisions based on measurable criteria.
Work at heights without fear.
May require a high school diploma or equivalent.
May require previous years of experience in the field or a related area.
Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.
Ability to perform the job using instructions and pre-established guidelines.

Responsibilities

Operate jackhammers and drills to break up concrete or pavement.
Position, join, align, and seal structural components, such as concrete wall sections and pipes.
Shovel cement and other materials into portable cement mixers; mix, pour, and spread concrete.
Signal equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, and adjustment of machinery, equipment, and materials.
Smooth and finish freshly poured cement or concrete using floats, trowels, screeds, or powered cement-finishing tools.
Tend to machines that pump concrete, grout, and sand.
Tend to pumps, compressors, and generators used to power tools and equipment or heat and move materials such as asphalt.
Lubricate, clean, and repair machinery, equipment, and tools.
Operate, read, and maintain air-monitoring and other sampling devices in confined or hazardous environments.
Assist in building and positioning concrete forms and dismantle them after use, using saws, hammers, nails, or bolts.
Clean and prepare construction sites to eliminate possible hazards while following waste-handling guidelines.
Control traffic passing near, in, and around work zones.
Dig ditches or trenches, backfill excavations, and compact and level earth to grade specifications using picks, shovels, pneumatic tampers, and rakes.
Erect and disassemble scaffolding, shoring, braces, traffic barricades, ramps, and other temporary structures.
Load, unload, identify, and distribute building materials, machinery, and tools according to project plans and specifications.
Act as a watch when craft workers perform welding or metal cutting.
Read and interpret plans, instructions, and specifications to determine work activities.
Expedite materials and equipment to work locations and set up work sites.
Complete records, maintain tools and equipment, and perform janitorial activities.
Observe and comply with safety and project rules, including wearing required personal safety equipment.
Perform other duties as required.