Laborer 1

Job Description

Position Summary


A Helper will assist with various manual needs of the construction work being performed on a Power Plant including but not limited to moving equipment, digging, retrieving equipment, standing by for fire safety and any other work instructed by a supervisor or journeyman.



Qualification Highlights


Must be able to meet all physical demands - see below.


Must have experience using industrial hand tools and power tools


Must have reliable transportation and be able to work 7 days as needed


Position Responsibilities


Position may perform a large range of manual activities including but not limited to moving equipment, digging, retrieving equipment, standing by for fire safety, and any other work instructed by a supervisor or a journeyman.


Use fire extinguisher.


Climb on to structures and Scaffolding.


Uses rigging and hoisting devices such as chokers, chain falls and come alongs to move equipment / materials into place


Conducts preventative maintenance such as lubrication and fixing or repairing worn parts.


Follows direction from supervisor


Preferred Qualifications


Former Zachry Employee.


Basic mechanical knowledge.


Experience on an industrial construction site


Formal/technical education.


Reports to Position


This position does not have any direct reports.


Job Requirements


Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities


Basic knowledge of hand tools and power tools.


Good problem-solving abilities


Good aptitude and manual dexterity


Good reading comprehension


Ability to work with others - team player


Good communication skills with co-workers and supervisors


Commitment to Zachry values and safety rules and regulations


Physical Requirements


Employee will be required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting and lifting.


Will talk and hear to communicate.


Must have good dexterity with hands and fingers to perform the precision adjustments of machinery parts and controls.


Will use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, and pull: objects, materials, controls and tools.


May be required to lift, carry and move up to 50lbs.


Will occasionally work at heights, climb ladders and stairways and work off of platforms.


Will use vision abilities to focus, see short and long distances, colors, depth perception and peripheral vision.


Must be capable of working outside in the elements including but not limited to the heat, cold, rain, snow and wind; and must be able to work for long period of times up to 12 hours a day.


Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs/muffs, masks/respirators, safety vests, gloves and steel-toe boots.