General Laborer

5700 IH 35 South, San Marcos TX

Description

JOB SUMMARY: Position and secure steel bars or rebar in concrete forms reinforcing concrete and perform a variety of concrete casting type task, while adhering to the Company’s operational and safety policies, procedures and work rules. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: The essential job functions include: • Determining quantities, sizes, shapes and locations of reinforcing rebar from work-orders or oral instruction. • Space and fasten together rods in forms using wire and pliers. • Pull and position and secure steel rebar, cables in concrete forms, using fasteners, rod-bending machines or hand tools. • Cut rebar rods using metal shears, saws, or bar cutters. • Place spacers blocks under rebar for proper positioning. • Pack, spread, or press concrete, liquid plastic, or other materials into or around models or molds. • Check the forms that hold the concrete to see that they are properly constructed, set, and fastened. • Inspect and test concrete cylinders. • Operate various concrete and casting tools, including concrete vibrator, grinders and rotary hammer. • Clean and prepare casting sites to eliminate possible hazards. • Lubricate, clean, or repair machinery, equipment, or tools. • Position or dismantle forms/cast for pouring concrete. • Set and prepare rigging for loading of materials on overhead cranes. • Patch broken edges or fractures. • Trim or remove excess material, using scrapers, grinders, or saws. • Attend safety trainings as directed. QUALIFICATIONS: To qualify for the position of General Laborer, the following criteria must be met: • High school diploma or equivalent. • Experience and/or Certifications can substitute for education. • Communication – both oral and written skills required. WORKING CONTEXT: • Wear Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, and Hard Hats — Continually. • Spend Time Standing — Continually or almost continually. • Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls — Continually or almost continually. • Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions — Continually or almost continually. • Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable — Every day. • Time Pressure — Every day. • Duration of Typical Work Week — Requires flexible schedule including weekends and holidays and frequently more than 40 hours. • Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled — Every day. • Contact With Others — Continually or almost continually contact with others. • Face-to-Face Discussions —Frequently. • Exposed to Contaminants — Every week. • Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body — Every day. • Repeating Same Tasks — Every day. • Exposed to Hazardous Equipment — Every day. • Attendance and Punctuality – Position requires strict adherence to the Attendance Policy. Attendance and punctuality are important requirements of the job. • Physical, Mental and Emotional Ready to Work – Position requires reporting to work in a physical, mental and emotional condition that allows the employee to work safely and productively for the employee and for others. POSITION SPECIFICATIONS: • Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things. • Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials. • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, or in person. • Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles). • Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials for problems or defects. • Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. • Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems. • Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form. Knowledge • Production and Processing — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods. • Mechanical — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. Skills • Operation Monitoring — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly. • Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. • Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, and asking questions as appropriate. • Operation and Control — Controlling operations of equipment or systems. Abilities • Trunk Strength — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without 'giving out' or fatiguing. • Arm-Hand Steadiness — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position. • Manual Dexterity — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects. • Near Vision — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). • Static Strength — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects. • Written Comprehension — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing. • Finger Dexterity — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects. • Multilimb Coordination — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion. • Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. • Reaction Time — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears. • Control Precision — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions. • Information Ordering — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules. • Oral Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. • Problem Sensitivity — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem. • Selective Attention — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted. • Speech Clarity — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you. • Speech Recognition — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person. This job description in no way states or implies that the duties listed are the only duties to be performed by an individual with this title. The position will also include other job duties as assigned by Management. Apply online at or visit us onsite Friday 2/25/21 to apply in person.