General Application

Application Instructions

The general application is used to fill open field positions within Blalock Companies. Please include all relevant information and be as detailed as possible.

Note: The submission of an application does not guarantee a position with the company. Applications are viewed and considered as needs for positions arise.

Position Description

Job Description:

The mission of the Blalock Companies is to meet customer expectations safely and efficiently. The purpose of our general workforce is to assist and aid in the completion of construction projects. This job will require an employee to travel to job sites and complete various laborer tasks: grade/utility, concrete work, bridge construction, paving, erosion control, traffic control, and any other task related to construction and the needs of the Blalock Companies. Pay rate is dependent on experience in laborer positions. Employees are required to follow safety requirements listed by the Blalock safety department as well as OSHA requirements.

Responsibilities

The following responsibilities are general duties that a Construction Laborer performs. The actual duties required of this position will vary and may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assists supervisors, surveyors, equipment operators, pipe layers, concrete finishers, carpenters, skilled laborers, paving operators, mechanics, and others in work related tasks
• Work related tasks includes signaling for the movement of equipment, setting grade, laying of pipe, preparation of trenches, tying rebar, pouring of concrete, raking asphalt and other manual tasks
• Maintains jobsite housekeeping ensuring public, co-worker and environmental safety including cleaning equipment and materials, handling and stocking of material, traffic control, erosion control, securing safety lines/nets and other tasks as directed by the field supervisor.
• Construction Laborers continually uses shovels, rakes, picks, hammers, tampers and other hand tools

Position Requirements

Requirements

Pre-employment Requirements:

• 18 years of age
• Complete a company physical examination and drug screen
• Comply with work references and criminal background check
• Complete and comply I9 and EVerify requirements
• Complete all elements of employment processing

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1-2 years of construction experience
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge of construction

Job Requirements:

• Demonstrate the ability to perform work tasks production/quality level set by the Company
• Demonstrate the ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Demonstrate the ability to establish effective working relationships with other employees, supervisors, and the general public
• Demonstrate the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Demonstrate the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
• Demonstrate the ability to perform all work in a safe manner

Job Duties :

• Continually stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, squat, bend, crawl and climb
• Continually use verbal communications (speech/hearing)
• Continually have a full range of motion for arms, hands and fingers
• Continually demonstrate visual acuity, depth perception, color perception, peripheral vision
• Continually demonstrate ability to continually lift and move weights of 15 to 25 pounds
• Intermittently demonstrate ability to lift and move weights of 50 pounds
• Demonstrate the ability to climb ladders, balance on scaffolding, and work at heights requiring fall protection
• Demonstrate the ability to wear and maintain Personal Protect Equipment

Other Intermittent Requirements:

• Work 12 hours per day
• Work weekends and holidays
• Work all types of weather and ground conditions

Equal Opportunity Employer

Blalock Companies Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

• It is the policy of Blalock Companies not to discriminate against any applicant or present employee

because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, sex, disability, or veteran status.

• All current employees are requested to encourage qualified disabled persons, minorities, females,

disabled veterans, and Vietnam Era veterans to apply for employment.

• All company activities, facilities, and job sites are non-segregated.

• Sexual Harassment

o The Blalock Companies forbids any type of sexual harassment, unwelcome sexual advances,

requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical sexual misconduct.

o Any employee subject to or witnessing such misconduct are required to advise their supervisor

or Human Resources immediately.

• Reporting Harassment and Discrimination

o It is the policy of Blalock Companies to ensure & maintain a working environment free of

discrimination, coercion, harassment, intimidation at all job sites and in all facilities at which

employees are assigned to work.

o Any employee who believes he or she is being harassed or discriminated against should report

it immediately to his or her direct supervisor, Human Resources or Company's EEO Officer, Allen

Blalock.

o The Company will investigate the complaint, make a written determination of its conclusion,

and when appropriate, prepare a plan of action to correct the problem and prevent

re occurrence.

o The Company provides a no retaliation environment for employees seeking relief or

determination if possible acts are discriminating or harassing.

• For additional information, refer to the employee handbook, job boards, or contact Human Resources.

"An Equal Opportunity Employer"