Laborer,Trades / Skilled Labor,General Labor Job Midland area,Texas USA,Trades / Skilled Labor

Position Description

General Summary

A Laborer assists crew leader, equipment operator, crane operator and/or welder to accomplish daily task which consist of a variety of manual labor functions and duties.

Essential Job Functions

Regular and reliable attendance.

Prepared and on time for scheduled shift with proper PPE.

Responsible for Daily Shift validations.

Engage in morning safety tailgate meeting and communicate safety topic with crew when needed.

Perform and fill out pre-trip vehicle inspection before leaving the yard, check all fluids/tires/lights/ and all signs as listed on pre-trip.

Perform monthly tool audits on equipment and ensure compliance (vehicle registration/ fire extinguisher).

Follow and/or complete the Detailed Daily Work Plan (DDWP) and ensure crew actively participates, knows and follows each procedure.

Help identify hazards on the job site by being aware of the dangers associated with hazardous atmospheres.

Perform tasks assigned by PLW or Foreman like; mitigate or eliminate hazards on the job site, dig ditches, clean up spills and stand fire watch, buff and grind as needed for Welder.

Learn proper use and maintenance of various tools; gas monitors, two-way radios, basic hand tools, lifting, rigging and binding equipment, shovels, slings etc.

Be actively involved in Behavioral Safety Process.

Develop knowledge of KSI PPM-SOPs and refer to the SOP Manual prior to each task.

Follow all KS Industries, LLC safety, and customer policies and procedures.

Shall perform all physical and mental requirements listed.

Position Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to read and write in English
Ability to comprehend and communicate instructions in English
Ability to communicate with employees and various business partners in a professional and courteous manner.
Knowledge of Lock Out/ Tag Out process
Knowledge of Stop Work Authority (SWA)
Knowledge of technology (iPads, cellphones etc.)
Ability to complete training for Behavioral Safety Process
Ability to read a tape measure
Ability to recognize and use hand and power tools
Ability to demonstrate basic construction safety rules
Ability to work in confined spaces for long periods at a time
Ability to be clean shaven to wear supplied air mask and work at high elevated platforms
Ability to assist crane operations as a swamper

Education and Experience

Preferably 1-2 years of related industry experience (6 months minimum) along with knowledge of tools.

Physical & Mental Requirements Less than 1% 1% to 33% 34% to 65% 66% to 100%

Lifting/Pulling/Jerking/Grasping/Raising/Lowering:
Must be able to lift, grasp up to 50 lbs. with the use of fingers, palm and wrists to hold and/or manipulate objects (hammers, saws, pencils, pens etc.) Must be able to raise and lower objects from one level to another. X

Squatting/Twisting/Bend/Reaching/Stooping/Squatting/Kneeling:
Must be able to twist, squat, kneel and bend in various positions with or without objects. X

Pushing:
Must be able to exert force upon an object so that the object moves away from the force. X

Carry/Support:
Must be able to carry and provide support to objects, usually holding it in hands, arms and/or on the shoulders. X

Body Positions;
Supine/Seated/Standing:
Must be able to work in a supine, seated or standing position. X

Working Conditions: The locations vary from site to site. Work is physically demanding and requires the ability to concentrate well on the job at hand, in all types of weather. Majority of the work is construction-based work. Walking and working surface vary depending on the terrain, from flat to extreme slopes and frozen, wet, snowy and slippery conditions.

Working Hours: Normally, a full-time employee will work 40 hours per week, depending on the factors such as weather and…

Laborer, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor, General Labor

Laborer, Trades / Skilled Labor, General Labor