Local Talent - Hollis Creek Project

Primoris Services Corporation•Louisiana, LA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Laborer on the Hollis Creek Project. The role involves practicing safety rules, following instructions, using hand and power tools safely, and assisting supervisors. The Laborer will perform quality work according to project specifications, be accountable for tools and materials, and work effectively as part of a team. Responsibilities include measuring distances, driving stakes, stretching lines, grading lumber, leveling earth for pipe laying and excavations, directing concrete pouring, erecting shoring, assisting with pumps and well-points, and potentially assisting heavy equipment operators. The role also includes working in a concrete paving crew, potentially leading a labor crew, and exercising independent judgment in planning routine work. Compliance with the company's drug and alcohol policy and the ability to pass a physical examination are required. The job involves physical demands such as climbing, stooping, kneeling, carrying up to 50 lbs, standing/walking for long periods, working on uneven surfaces, and working in various environmental conditions including extreme heat/cold, humidity, rain, loud noise, and potential chemical exposure. Clean-shaven appearance is required when wearing a respirator and other PPE.

Requirements

Some industrial/construction/ general labor experience.
Post-offer drug/alcohol screen and physical evaluation.
New Hire Orientation Quiz
Applicant/employee must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of such individual or others in the workplace.
Job site safety requirements as required by the client (clean shaven, long sleeves, steel toe boots, etc.).
Safety equipment as required by the client (hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, respirator, hearing protection, safety harness with lanyard, etc.).

Responsibilities

Practice safety rules.
Follow verbal and written instructions.
Safe use of hand & power tools.
Report to and assist immediate supervisor.
Perform quality work as determined by project specifications.
Accountable for all tools and materials at the end of your shift.
Must work well as part of a team.
Measure distance from grade stakes
Drive stakes
Stretch tight line
Grade stacks from lumber for reuse
Level earth to fine grade specifications with shovel to assist in pipe laying, and preparing sub grades and other excavations
Direct other laborers in dumping concrete into forms
Erect shoring and braces and paints pipe joints with sealing compound
Assist in setting pumps and setting well-points
May assist heavy construction equipment operator in aligning and moving equipment suck as cranes, power shovels and backhoes, verifying grades and signaling operators to adjust machines to conform to grade specifications.
Directs truck drivers and scraper operators to dumping positions to maintain grades as directed by Grading Foreman or Dumping Foreman.
Work in a concrete paving crew, adding to or removing concrete from in front of concrete finishing machines so that correct grade will be met
Occasionally use small power tools
May work as lead man in a labor crew
Will usually exercise considerable independent judgement to plan work of a routine nature; accepts responsibility for several phases and expedites that work without having to be told or be explained the procedure for performing duties
Other related duties as required.
Must comply with company’s drug and alcohol abuse policy.
Must be able to pass physical examination, pre-employment if necessary, and as required by the company.
Able to climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding, stairways, etc.
Stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or work at elevated heights as well as in confined spaces (towers, vessels, excavations, etc.).
Able to carry 50 lbs. of tool and/or materials. It is recommended to get assistance to lift items over 50 lbs. Check with your project supervisor or project safety director.
Must be able to stand or walk for long periods of time.
Must be able to work extended hours on your feet on uneven surfaces (dirt, concrete, asphalt, mud, gravel, etc.)
Must be clean shaven and able to work while wearing a respirator and other personal protective equipment, when required.