Road Construction Laborer​/Flagger - Tyler, Tx

Road Construction Laborer/Flagger - Tyler, Tx (Finance)

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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 make it our priority to invest in their development and well-being. When you work for Texas Materials, you are helping to support and build the infrastructure of Texas.

This position is physical in nature and needs someone who is able to be versatile in their abilities. It is the backbone of each crew.

• 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 your manager.
• Assist construction / paving crew / plant crew with various duties such as shoveling, raking, and running wheelbarrow.
• Perform general labor duties when necessary.
• Signal operators of construction equipment to facilitate alignment and movement of materials.
• Follow directions of manager as to daily tasks and expectations for each specific project or job site.
• May be called upon to run small power tools such as jack hammer.
• Safely and efficiently operate heavy equipment of various sizes used in road, site or highway construction and paving.
• Perform minor servicing and maintenance of equipment; refer major problems to the Foreman.
• Perform daily pre-and-post inspections with appropriate documentation in compliance with company policies.
• Dig, spread and level construction materials.
• Lift, carry and hold materials, tools and supplies.
• Assist in the placement, moving and dismantling of signs, barricades, cones and other traffic control devices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain traffic controls in all assigned work zones. Report any problems to the Foreman, Superintendent, Safety Manager or Human Resources Manager.
• Responsible for understanding general work flow patterns in work zones and ensuring proper protocol and traffic requirements are followed and discussed with foreman/supervisor.
• Direct movement of traffic through site, using sign, hand and flag signals.
• Inform construction workers when approaching vehicle fails to heed signals to prevent accident and injury to workers.
• Inform drivers of detour routes through construction sites.
• Record license number of traffic control violators for police.
• Follow direction of foreman as to daily tasks and expectations for each specific project or jobsite.
• Ensure a safe work environment in compliance with all safety policies and procedures using the appropriate equipment and PPE for the task.
• Be kind and courteous to the traveling public, pedestrians, and co-workers.
• Regular and predictable attendance at assigned times is required.
• Able to perform essential job functions with/ without reasonable accommodation.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Minimum high school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Previous related experience in construction field is preferred.

• Must be at least 18 years of age due to the nature of working environment.
• Must pass a drug screen, physical and criminal background check.
• Must display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, and the general public at all times.
• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Report to the assigned job site in uniform and ready to begin work at the designated start time.
• Individuals are required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated operations and production areas as stated by OSHA and /or MSHA. PPE that may be required, but not limited to, for this position is:
  Face Shield, Safety (hard toe) Shoes, and Coveralls.
• Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers and/or supervisors with other duties as required.
• Willing to travel and work away from home when required.
• Willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.
• Must have the ability to work without close supervision.

• Previous knowledge of heavy equipment preferred
• Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency.
• Ability to work independently and complete daily activities according to work schedule.
• Knowledge and/or previous related experience in work/construction zones.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Required to stand for long periods of time, repetitively hold signs and/or flags, repeated use and raise arms to chest height to direct traffic.
• Able to…