Palacios Marine & Industrial Point Comfort , TX 77978
Posted 2 weeks ago
Description
Job Summary: The General Laborer / Helper will perform physical tasks at construction sites, including operating hand and power tools, cleaning and preparing sites, loading and unloading materials, and assisting other skilled labor as needed. The role requires the ability to follow instructions from supervisors, control traffic, and learn from on-the-job training.
Duties and responsibilities:
Assist equipment operators and other skilled labor when necessary
Clean work sites of obstacles and hazards
Load and unload materials
Follow instructions from supervisors
Control traffic passing near, in, or around work zones
Learn from on-the-job training
Perform site clean-up
Signal equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, or adjustment of machinery, equipment, or materials
Read plans, instructions, or specifications to determine work activities
Load, unload, or identify building materials, machinery, or tools, distributing them to appropriate locations
Measure, mark, or record openings or distances to layout areas for construction work
Dig ditches or trenches, backfill excavations, or compact and level earth to grade specifications
Erect or dismantle temporary structures
Provide assistance to craft workers
Lubricate, clean, or repair machinery, equipment, or tools
assist with Removal of railroad ties
Requirements
Essential qualifications:
Valid driver's license
At least 18 years of age
Ability to perform physical labor and other strenuous tasks
Ability to work in all weather conditions
Punctual and reliable
Authorized to work in the United States
Must pass drug screening and background checks
Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs.
Working conditions:
Work is performed outdoors at construction sites in all weather conditions
Frequent lifting, carrying, and moving heavy objects and materials
Frequent bending, stooping, and kneeling
Frequent standing and walking on uneven surfaces
Frequent exposure to loud noise, dust, and fumes
Frequent exposure to hazardous materials and sharp objects
Physical requirements:
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
Must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb ladders, and work at heights
Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity
Good vision, including depth perception and peripheral vision
Good hearing and ability to communicate effectively in a noisy environment.
Palacios Marine & Industrial is an equal opportunity employer prohibiting discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by law. This policy applies to all employment practices, including hiring, promotion, termination, compensation, and training. Hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs.
Palacios Marine & Industrial