Traveling Field Laborer

Waterloo IA

Description

Location: Varies based on project location (continental U.S.) MUST HAVE OWN TRANSPORTATION TO TRAVEL TO AND FROM JOBSITES. Shift: First shift; 40 hours typically but may vary based on need Employment type: Direct hire The COST of Wisconsin Inc. team creates custom themed projects for museums, theme and water parks, aquariums, zoological exhibits, and other unique assignments. A traveling shotcrete/construction artisan/laborer will work on various assignments throughout the United States including, but not limited, to the following areas: grading, reinforcing steel and structure, concrete application, machine operation, plumbing, and carpentry. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Check work area for hazards. Clean up dirt and debris in work area. Perform various general labor duties as assigned. Perform work in many areas: grading, reinforcing steel and structure, concrete application, machine operation, plumbing, and carpentry. Work outdoors. Use basic hand tools: tape measure, hammer, pliers, shovels, rakes, etc. Use power tools: drills, saws, handheld grinders. Perform heavy lifting. Adhere to safety requirements and equipment guidelines. Travel as needed to and from job sites. Adhere to all company policies and procedures. Knowledge and Skill: Two years of high school and six to twelve months related experience; or a combination of education and experience. Read and comprehend instructions. Ability to effectively communicate with other employees of the organization. Apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. Construction knowledge and experience preferred. Ability to read and understand blueprints preferred. Forklift experience and light equipment operation experience preferred. Welding, concrete, fiberglass, and artistic experience preferred. OSHA/safety training preferred. 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 and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Employee must be able to lift 70 lbs. floor to waist; lift 90 lbs. waist to chest; lift 25 lbs. chest to overhead; carry 50 lbs. over a distance of 50 ft.; push a 100 lbs. wheeled cart over a distance of 100 ft.; and drag 50 lbs. over a distance of 100 ft. 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. The employee works in a construction environment and is frequently exposed to wet, humid conditions and toxic or caustic chemicals. He/she is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and work near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is loud. The above statement reflect the general details necessary to describe the principle functions of the occupation describes and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work that may be inherent in the occupation. Benefits: Paid time off 8 paid holidays Medical insurance Company paid life insurance Voluntary benefits: dental, short term disability, permanent life insurance, term life insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance 401k Quarterly variable pay bonus This job description is intended to provide an overview of the job and the general nature and level of work to be performed. This description is not to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. COST of Wisconsin Inc. is an equal employment opportunity workplace.