Laborer-Groundsperson - Road Construction Crew

• Base Pay $20.00 - $25.00 / Hour
• Job Category Field Operations
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt
• Required Degree High school
• Travel 80%
• Manage Others No

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The Grounds person
-Laborer for the Road Construction Crew supports the road construction crew for the forestry, logging, and construction operations by performing a variety of physically demanding tasks. Responsibilities include preparing road construction worksites, physical labor work, operating a chainsaw, assisting with equipment maintenance, and ensuring a safe work environment. Laborers may also be required to operate equipment as needed, following all safety protocols.

This role requires strong attention to detail, adherence to safety procedures, and a commitment to teamwork. Laborers must be adaptable to changing work conditions, work efficiently under supervision, and contribute to the overall success of the road construction team. This position requires travel Sunday through Friday within Northern California.

• Prepare sites by cleaning the site, loading or unloading materials, and removing hazards.
• Perform manual labor for 8 to 12 hours per day in all weather conditions.
• Able to lift rocks and stack them in a road construction application repeatedly all during the work day. Able to lift 50 to 80 pounds of road construction materials.
• Hand digging, raking, spreading of gravel and rock materials for a road construction application.
• Survey, evaluate, and take measures to ensure work area is safe from any dangers (Fire Watch, Power lines, Utilities, Co-Workers, etc.), complying with all safety policies, procedures, and OSHA regulations.
• Perform selective tree thinning with a chain saw.
• Use good judgement regarding site, terrain, and weather conditions for safe equipment operation.
• Segment felled trees into individual logs using a tape measure and lumber crayons, to then sort, stack, and load onto trucks by sizes and conditions.
• Perform various inspections throughout the day on equipment to check and maintain proper fluid levels, performance of the equipment, etc., using the company checklist as a guideline.
• Maintain good housekeeping on equipment and regularly inspect the worksite to identify and address cleanliness and organizational issues to prevent any issues.
• Conduct continuous safety checks on the equipment (seat belt, fire extinguisher, lights, etc.) to ensure equipment is working properly and safely.
• Report any equipment needs such as maintenance or repairs, or any hazards, promptly to ensure timely resolution.
• Follow work order instructions from the supervisor, ensuring tasks are completed reliably and on time while maintaining regular attendance and punctuality.
• Operate a chain saw or other assigned equipment as needed, following safety guidelines, proper training methods and adhering to company procedures.
• Follow proper procedures and conduct regular inspections when operating or maintaining equipment to minimize the potential for damage.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Attention to Detail:
Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved no matter how small; showing concern for all aspects of the job, accurately checking processes and tasks, being watchful over a period of time.

• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  The ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions, and to communicate clearly both verbally and written.
• Adaptability: The ability to adapt to continuous change and business needs.
• Respect: Shows respect for diverse perspectives, skills, and backgrounds of team members. Fosters an inclusive environment where all team members feel valued and respected.
• Teamwork: Manages a fair workload, volunteers for additional work, prioritizes tasks, develops good work procedures, manages time well, and handles information flow.
• Dependability/Reliability: Can be relied upon to complete tasks and meet deadlines, demonstrates a high level of reliability in all aspects of work, maintains regular attendance and punctuality, and meets commitments consistently.
• Proactive Maintenance: Regularly inspects the worksite to identify and address cleanliness and organizational issues before they…