Construction Crew - Nursery, TX / Hourly Grade 03

Performs construction of substations, communications and headquarters' projects. Unloads and loads materials, reads plans and specifications, tends machines and mixes and pours concrete. Operates hand and power tools of all types: air hammers, earth tampers, cement mixers, small mechanical hoists, surveying and measuring equipment and a variety of other equipment and instruments. Cleans and prepares sites, digs trenches, sets braces to support the sides of excavations, erects scaffolding and cleans up rubble, debris and other materials. Working Conditions Lifts and carries up to 80 pounds and pulls, pushes or drags up to 80 pounds with or without assistance. Sits, stands, stoops or twists for extended periods of time. Works both indoors and outdoors in extreme temperatures including heat, cold, humidity, temperature swings and inclement weather, frequent exposure to dust, odor, electrical, mechanical, loud noise and toxic hazards. Operates hand tools, heavy equipment, light trucks, power tools and other equipment. 20/20 corrected vision is required to perform visual inspection of small defects, small parts and operation of measurement devices and assembly of fabricated parts. Ability to travel to and from business related locations. May be required to work after hours, weekends and holidays and respond timely to urgent or emergency situations. Essential Functions Participates in tailgate, department and company safety meetings. Reads, understands and marks up prints and diagrams. Constructs forms for slabs and foundations, pours and finishes concrete. Erects buildings and structures. Safely operates vehicles, machinery and construction tools. Installs grounding and underground conduit. Pulls and terminates wiring. Paints, repairs, replaces and maintains substation, communications and headquarters facilities. Monitors and aids in training new hires. Safely operates backhoes, tractors, bobcats, trenchers, etc. and supervises such operations. Performs other duties, tasks and special projects as assigned.