Description:
General Info
Job Type: Full-Time
Minimum Years of Experience Required: 1 Year
Minimum Years of Education Required: High School/GED
overtime Available
Willing to Travel
Must be Authorized to Work in the US
Company Info
RK Hall Construction Ltd is a leading provider of high quality asphalt paving materials and services, pavement rehabilitation, grading ,and bridge construction in the northeast Texas, southeast Oklahoma and southwest Arkansas area. The company enjoys a good working relationship with the Department of Transportation and Municipal agencies of those areas, and performs private and commercial contracts as well.
Job Description
JOB TITLE: Utility Laborer / Paving Crew
DIVISION: Heavy Highway
SUPERVISOR: Project Manager/Foreperson
SUMMARY
Works on construction projects, usually working in utility capacity, by transferring from one task to another where demands require worker with varied experience and ability to work without close supervision by performing the following duties.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The criteria for evaluation in this position include but are not limited to the following:
‑ Performs general laboring duties, such as shoveling and raking stone, gravel, earth, and topsoil material.
‑ Signals operators of construction equipment to facilitate alignment, movement, and adjustment of machinery.
‑ Directs and guides traffic through the construction job site using proper equipment and procedures.
‑ Erects, positions and moves sign packages in a safe, accurate manner, adhering to state specifications.
‑ Performs miscellaneous responsibilities as requested by Project Manager or Foreperson to ensure smooth operation and to learn all areas of construction operations.
‑ Operates various pieces of equipment, including power broom, jack hammer, pumps, pipe saw, chain saw, vibratory roller, and hand compactor.
- Performs daily preventative maintenance of equipment, including inspecting lights, brakes, gas, oil and water on the above mentioned equipment.
‑ May drive a commercial pickup truck to transport materials to and from specified destinations in a safe and efficient manner.
- Ability to follow directions.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, inspectors, engineers, and the general public at all times.
- Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required.
- Must be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.
- Report to the assigned job site in proper attire and ready to begin work at the designated start time.
- Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Policies, Programs & Procedures Manual and OSHA/MSHA.
- Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Individuals wear personal protective equipment in designated operations and production areas as required by OSHA and/or MSHA and company policy. Protective equipment for this job includes, but may not be limited to: Safety toe boots, high visibility safety apparel, hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Individuals must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that they can perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations, using some combination of skills and abilities.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Less than high school education; or up to one month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to communicate effectively with customers or employees of organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
All candidates must be able to perform the following:
Continuous Frequently Occasionally Not Applicable
Bend X
Kneel X
Squat X
Climb X
Stand X
Walk X
Sit X
Reach X
Drive X
Fine Motor X
Repetitive Motion X
Right X
Left X
This position requires an employee to lift:
Continuous Frequently Occasionally Not Applicable
0 – 10 lbs. X
10 – 25 lbs. X
25 – 50 lbs. X
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to existing weather conditions, fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
All employees will be subject to the following:
Continuous Frequently Occasionally Not Applicable
Hot Weather X
Cold Weather X
Wet Weather X
Exposed to Noise X
Exposed to High Heat X
Moving Equipment X
Working with Others X
Benefits
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401(k) plan
