Tunneling Laborer

Posillico Civil, Inc.•Houston, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Big River Trenchless & GeoServices (BRTG) performs tunneling and underground construction, including conventional tunneling, micro tunneling, annular pressure grouting, jack and bore, horizontal directional drilling, shaft construction, soil freeze, drill and blast, rib and lag, and installation services for trench boxes, slide rails, and liner plates. The Tunneling Laborer performs manual labor tasks as needed, which may include preparing and cleaning job sites, moving materials, and using a variety of tools and machines. The position works under the supervision of a higher-level operations or maintenance employee and may assist other tradespeople on site.

Requirements

Demonstrated ability to interpret and follow written and verbal instructions.
Responsible for the health and safety of others and practices good safety habits.
Able to perform a variety of duties that may often change.
Able to work within precise limits or standards of accuracy.
Able to repeat short-duration tasks according to a set procedure.
Knowledge of trade tools, equipment, materials, methods, and techniques.
Minimum OSHA 10 required.
Able to stand, stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, crawl, walk, and work at heights for extended periods.
Able to use arms and hands to reach for, handle, and manipulate objects.
Able to lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 to 100 pounds.
Able to climb ladders, scaffolds, and other objects while carrying tools and equipment.
Must wear protective or safety equipment, including safety boots or shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, and hard hats, and follow safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of tasks in the maintenance, repair, or operation of installations and facilities under the supervision of a higher-level operations or maintenance employee.
Assist welders, carpenters, painters, and other tradespeople on site.
Clean worksites of debris and machinery.
Handle and transport materials, including cement.
Use power tools and materials, including saws and drills.
Follow supervisors’ instructions to perform manual labor tasks, such as digging and stacking goods.
Put up warning signs for vehicles and passersby.
Help set up and transfer temporary structures, such as scaffolding.
Report equipment issues and unsafe conditions.
Perform other duties described under Helper.