Laborers - Erosion Control

Consolidated Divisions • Dallas, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

TEX Environmental is hiring dependable, hardworking people to join our field crews in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. This is a hands-on field position for people who want to develop construction skills, work as part of a crew, and build a long-term career with a growing environmental contractor. Laborer I is an entry-level field position, but it does not have to be the final step. Employees who demonstrate strong attendance and reliability, safe work practices, quality workmanship, good productivity, and the ability to learn new installation methods and equipment, along with initiative and the ability to work with increasing independence, may be considered for advancement to Laborer II and other field positions. Employees who develop strong technical, equipment, and leadership skills may also have opportunities to pursue greater field responsibility as TEX Environmental continues to grow.

Requirements

• Previous erosion-control experience is preferred, especially experience installing silt fence, erosion logs, inlet protection, blankets, seeding, or similar BMPs.
• Construction, landscaping, agriculture, and other outdoor field experience are also valuable.
• Applicants without direct erosion-control experience will still be considered if they have a strong work history, dependable attendance, and a willingness to learn.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to work safely and productively as part of a field crew.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal, visual, and written instructions.
• Willingness to learn installation methods, tool use, equipment, safety procedures, and quality standards.
• Ability and willingness to work outdoors in changing weather conditions.
• Ability to travel to assigned project locations and work occasional out-of-town projects.
• A valid driver's license is required if and when driving is assigned as an essential job duty.
• English/Spanish bilingual ability is a plus.

Nice To Haves

• Previous erosion-control experience
• Experience installing silt fence, erosion logs, inlet protection, blankets, seeding, or similar BMPs
• Construction experience
• Landscaping experience
• Agriculture experience
• Other outdoor field experience
• Experience in civil construction, landscaping, environmental construction, agriculture, ranching, or other outdoor labor

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain silt fence, erosion logs or wattles, inlet protection, soil-retention blankets, and other erosion-control BMPs.
• Assist with seeding, mulching, and planting when assigned.
• Load, unload, carry, stage, and organize construction materials, tools, and equipment.
• Dig shallow trenches and post holes and install stakes, staples, fabric, blankets, and related materials.
• Safely use hand tools and approved power tools and small equipment after training and authorization.
• Follow instructions from Foremen and Superintendents and work effectively as part of a field crew.
• Maintain jobsites, tools, vehicles, the shop, and yard in a safe and orderly condition.
• Follow company, client, safety, quality, environmental, and jobsite requirements.
• Report unsafe conditions, injuries, spills, damaged tools, and other concerns immediately.
• Travel with the crew to out-of-town projects and stay overnight when required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance.
• Voluntary life, disability, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity options.
• On-the-job training and development.
• Opportunities for advancement within a growing Texas operation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed