Laborer, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor, Heavy Equipment Operator

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The Laborer / Pipe Layer primary function involves manual labor working outside with your hands on a pipe crew for the installation of many different types of pipe. Must work productively and safely, consistently meet the production goals as set by the Foreman, Superintendent or Project Manager.

• Work safely to prevent on the job accidents and injuries, wear all site specific mandated protective equipment including but not limited to hard hat, hearing protection, safety-toe boots and safety glasses
• Manually maneuver pipe
• Lift a minimum weight of 100 pounds
• Shovel rock, dirt, or sand
• Swing a sledgehammer
• Lay pipe
• Figure grades
• Climb in and out of excavations by ladder or earthen ramp
• Manually carry materials including bags of concrete, lumber, plastic pipe, grates, castings, etc
• Responsible for the care and storage of all tools they use and clean up.
• Ability to lift objects, walk and stand for long periods of time and perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing, understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions
• Must have transportation to and from various jobsite
• Ability to operate equipment and tools properly and safely
• Must meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency
• Exercises their right, responsibility and obligation to stop work when knowledgeable of job hazards
• Work outside in the elements
• Able to respond quickly and willing to assist with any job duties asked by Foreman
• Be able to work well in a group setting as well as individually at times
• Self-sufficient
• Able to follow instruction
• Adhere to all traffic laws, ordinances, and rules involved in heavy equipment operation
• Ability to read, understands, follow, and enforce safety procedures and prepare written reports and forms
• Work independently in the absence of supervision
• Adhere to OSHA safety requirements. Wear mandated protective equipment and clothing
• Complete and pass all training requirements and attend all safety training programs as required
• Exercise the right, responsibility, and obligation to stop work when knowledgeable of job hazards
• Ability to work safely in a wide variety of climatic conditions and job site environments commonly found at Moretrench job sites
• Complete and pass annual phosphate training and attend all safety training programs related to job
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

All employees are expected to adhere to the safety policies of Moretrench and the clients for whom we work. Following the safety policies of Moretrench Industrial, Inc. is a condition of employment and is everyone’s responsibility

• Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner;
  Reacts well under pressure;
  Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position;
  Accepts responsibility for own actions;
  Follows through on commitments
• Work in a TEAM environment – Gives and welcomes feedback;
  Contributes to building a positive team spirit
• Oral Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations;
  Listens and gets clarification;
  Responds well to questions;
  Demonstrates group presentation skills;
  Participates in meetings
• Ethics – Treats people with respect;
  Keeps commitments;
  Inspires the trust of others;
  Works with integrity and ethically;
  Upholds organizational values
• Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment;
  Manages competing demands;
  Changes approach or method to best fit the situation;
  Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events
• Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time
• Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction;
  Takes responsibility for own actions;
  Keeps commitments;
  Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.;
  Completes tasks on…