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General Laborer

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A Construction Helper or Worker works at construction sites and projects. Works as a skilled trades worker such as bricklayer, carpenter, painter, electrician or mason, or operates construction equipment.

$42,793 / year median in Texas

+13% projected growth

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Job Description

Position Title:
Entry LevelGeneral Laborer Classification:
Non-Exempt, Full-time
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Treat and inspect wood utility poles at ground level Manually dig around the base of the pole & refilling the hole Applying products to pole for treatment Drilling holes in the pole & tagging pole complete Walking long distances from pole-to-pole while carrying equipment Perform all other duties as assigned by foreman or management 100% Travel Ability Nationwide A strong belief in the company & client safety policy- Being Safe 100% of the time! Alignment with company & client mission, vision, and values Strong team player with the ability to adapt to diverse team members A high level of time management, accountability, and prioritization skills Ability to support a fast paced, demanding work schedule; could include late evenings and/or weekends Preform daily safety tailgate meeting and report any safety issues/concerns to management immediately Conduct proper behavior both on the job site and after hours when traveling with the company Leave job sites, trucks, and hotel rooms in good, clean, working order
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Must be able to work in a variety of physical positions, like sitting, squatting, standing, walking, and lifting to 50lbs. Must endure regular exposure to all weather conditions, including hot, cold, humid, and rainy through all seasons year round Be comfortable with all types of work environments & terrain like woods, back yards, hills, alleys, roadside, poison ivy, insects, animals, etc. Must wear common protective safety equipment, such as safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hard hats, high visible vest when working on-site and carry all other job safety equipment at all times.
EXPERIENCE AND REQUIREMENTS
1+ years in a general laborer type position 18+ years old Must be able to pass a background check Drug testing is required on all new hires, post accidents, probable cause or random
BENEFITS
Vacation starts accruing on the first day of work per hour worked Holiday pay after 60 days Unlimited referral bonuses On-job training available for supervisor job opportunities Production bases reward system
Pay:
From $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance On-the-job training Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance Application Question(s): Are you able to lift 50# or more? Are you able to walk up to 10+ miles per day? Willing to work in Missouri & Illinois on a traveling position? Ability to
Commute:
McAllen, TX 78501 (Required) Willingness to travel: 100% (Required)
Work Location:
In person