Construction Laborer

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Construction Laborer

Job Code: 2025-01-LA
-026 Training:
Company-specific training to be provided

Experience:

6 months to 1 year in construction as a laborer Travel:
Yes

Location:

Ingleside

SUMMARY:

As a Construction Laborer, this position is responsible for providing physical labor on-site for Russell Marine, LLC’s marine or railroad projects. The Construction Laborer will perform a variety of tasks on heavy construction and repair projects on marine terminals, dock facilities, piers, and/or railroad bridges.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of tasks involving strenuous manual labor in heavy construction projects involving lifting, carrying, digging, shoveling, and other activities requiring exertion.
• Operate a variety of hand and power tools safely and proficiently, including hand tools like shovels and hammers, as well as power tools like saws and drills.
• Maintain a clean job site: picks up all tools and equipment and secures the job site each day to eliminate potential hazards.
• Work with and assists crew in excavation activities which may include: hoisting material, tools, and equipment, cleaning and preparing the work site, digging trenches, setting braces and/or forms, shoveling concrete and/or dirt into construction areas, clean-up of rubble and debris, and removal of waste materials.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Education/Certification:
  
  High school diploma or equivalent. Must possess a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) or be eligible/willing to obtain one upon hire.
• Experience:
  
  6 months to 1 year construction or labor-intensive related experience and/or training.
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (KSA):
  Thorough knowledge of practices and materials involved in marine or railroad construction. Possesses strong written and verbal communication skills in English to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, and customers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification(s):
  None.
• Experience:
  
  Marine or railroad-specific construction.
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (KSA):
  General knowledge of Marine or Railroad construction terminology. General knowledge of welding, pile driving, safety, and crane operations.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• The individual must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable workplace accommodation.
• The individual must also be able to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to work or visit within areas where it is required. This includes a hard hat, safety glasses, life vest, respirators, ear plugs, steel-toed shoes, personal flotation devices (PFD), and/or other protective equipment as required.
• The individual frequently works near moving mechanical parts and must be able to adapt to temperature changes, outdoor conditions, and prolonged exposure to dusty, wet, or humid conditions, loud noises, and vibration.
• The individual may be required to work long hours and/or weekends. Additionally, some out-of-town or overnight travel may be required.
• The individual may be required to walk, step, climb, or otherwise move from one location on the job site to another, which may be of varying heights and access parameters.
• The individual may occasionally be required to stand, stoop, bend, crouch, kneel, climb, or sit for long periods.
• The individual may be required to perform repetitive movements by feet, shoulders, arms, wrists, hands, and back in the performance of work.
• The individual may be required to work in confined spaces, climb vertical ladders of a height of 6ft. or greater, and/or elevated heights.
• The individual may be required to lift objects with a minimum of 10 lbs. and a maximum single-person lift of 50 lbs. This could result in frequent lifting or carrying depending on project needs.

Russell Marine, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected status.