crew member

Laborer Position

Position Summary: Responsible for performing labor tasks as assigned by the Crew Leader/Foreman. Responsible for assisting the driver with pre-trip inspection, safe truck loading, unloading, backing, and parking.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Be ready and available to work, in uniform as either the job site or the office as required.
• Agreeably implement tasks as assigned by the foreman.
• Ensures safe and legal and proper loading, unloading and driving of trucks.
• Maintain a positive work attitude all day every day.
• Complete all assigned tasks and daily work orders as directed.
• Cooperate with other laborers on the crew for safe and cost-effective completion of all assignments.
• Ensure that work meets or exceeds all company standards and is in compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Use tools and equipment as trained and in accordance with manufacturers instructions.
• Ask questions if unsure of any tasks, or if unsure how to use the equipment/tools.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Follow daily work orders from Forman/Crew Leader and confirm a thorough understanding of all assignments.
• Understand and operate all equipment and tools safely and in accordance with manufacturers operating instructions.
• Wear all personal protective clothing and equipment as required by company and in accordance with JSLI & OSHA standards.
• Assist driver with Truck Pre-Trip Inspection Check to identify potential light and back-up alarm failures.
• Ensure truck bed is empty when others are machine loading the truck.
• Assist in securing all tools, and materials on the trucks.
• Ensure load is properly positioned into the truck bed (centered & 2/3 forward).
• Assist in tying down heavy equipment onto the truck/trailer floor including but not limited to mowers, trenchers, tractors, skid loaders etc
• Ensure DOUBLE wheel chocks are under the truck tires when Palletized materials are pushed/pulled onto/off of the trucks.
• Get out of the truck and help to visually spot the driver when backing up, using hand signals for the driver, and flags for any traffic.
• Use traffic flags to stop traffic when driver is backing up, making u-turns, connecting trailer, etc.
• Set wheel chocks at rear tires whenever truck is parked.
• Set out orange safety-zone cones behind truck to denote work area for crew.
• Report vehicle, equipment, tool maintenance and repair needs to the forman.
• Direct the clients to discuss any issues with the Foreman/Crew Leader.
• Report damaged, broken, or missing equipment, tools, supplies or materials to the Foreman.
• Ensure that all assigned vehicles, trailers, equipment and tools are inspected, cleaned and secured at the end of each workday.
• Dismiss assigned crewmembers upon completion of daily assigned work responsibilities.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• No prior experience required
• JSLI offers daily tailgate talks for training in safety & productivity
• Bilingual candidates are a plus
• Education & Experience: Speak English or willingness to learn English
• Preference for stable work history
• 6-month experience in the industry

$17 - $20 an hour