Laborer - Navasota

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Texas Materials, a CRH company, is a leading supplier of aggregates, asphalt, ready mixed concrete, and paving and construction services in Texas. Our focus is to provide quality products and reliable customer service with a safety-first mindset. We consider our employees our greatest strength and we invest in their development and well-being. When you work for Texas Materials, you help support and build the infrastructure of Texas.

The Construction Laborer position is responsible for performing various duties on construction and/or paving projects, typically working in a utility capacity by transferring from one task to another as demands arise. The career field for “Construction Laborer” includes, but may not be limited to, Laborer, General Laborer, and Paving Laborer.

• Ensure a safe work environment in compliance with all safety policies and procedures, using the appropriate tools and equipment for the task.
• Properly follow all company policies and OSHA/MSHA regulations for safe working procedures and environment; report any problems to the Foreman, Superintendent, Safety Manager, or Human Resources Manager.
• Assist construction/paving crew with duties such as shoveling, raking, running wheelbarrow, and safely backing/dumping trucks into paver.
• Signal operators of construction equipment to facilitate alignment, movement, and materials with shovel.
• Follow direction of Foreman regarding daily tasks and expectations for each specific project or jobsite.
• May be called upon to run small power tools such as jack hammer.
• Digs, spreads, and levels construction materials.
• Lifts, carries, and holds material, tools and supplies.
• Assists in the placement, moving and dismantling of signs, barricades, cones and other traffic control devices.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance at assigned times.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous related experience in the construction field.

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must pass pre‑employment physical, drug screen and criminal background check.
• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co‑workers or supervisors with other duties as required.
• Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required.
• Must be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.
• Must wear personal protective equipment (PPE) such as face shield, safety shoes with hard toes, and coveralls as required by OSHA and/or MSHA.
• Compliance with all OSHA and/or MSHA regulations.

• Knowledge of materials, methods, and tools involved in construction and paving.
• Ability to read, write and perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to use equipment and tools properly and safely.

• Able to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to manipulate objects or controls, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk and hear.
• Vision with correction includes close, distance, peripheral, depth, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Able to work in all weather conditions.
• Frequently required to sit, climb, and use hands.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, and reach with hand and arms above shoulders.
• Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds.

• Possible exposure to fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Potential exposure to moving mechanical parts, high or precarious places, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock or burn.
• Noise level in some areas may be loud, but is typically moderate.

• Diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion.
• Competitive base pay.
• Medical, dental and disability benefits programs.
• Group retirement savings program.
• Health and wellness programs.

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

Texas Materials, a CRH Company, is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.