Laborer Berkeley Springs

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $20-$21

Reports To : Foreman and Management Team

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt

SUMMARY : Ground worker that will complete all tasks to prepare, pave and clean-up railroad crossings.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Be on time everyday

Arrive at truck to leave ready to work, boots on with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Help maintain equipment including cleanliness

Unload and load equipment

Replace and anchor rubbers

Help pave crossing to Vorst Paving quality standards

Ability to run small equipment

Clean crossing, flanges, and road

Always maintain a safe work environment and work safely

Communicate with crew and foreman

Performs all other duties as assigned by Foreman or Management Team

QUALIFICATIONS :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience - High School Diploma, High School Equivalence Certificate, or experience to compensate. Two or more years of work experience in construction field is preferred.

Other Qualifications - Valid drivers license is required; Must be able to travel up to 100% of the time; Overnight stays may be Must be able to pass required tests, random screenings (drug and alcohol) and training including DOT physicals. Must be able to pass all FRA regulations.

COMPETENCIES :

Work well in a team / crew environment

Quick learner

Mechanically inclined

Safety awareness

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

Must be able to shovel, rake, float, pack, run small equipment repeatedly on hot asphalt throughout an 8-to-12-hour shift. Must be able to lift 50 pounds repeatedly. Must be able to move large chunks of asphalt.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and / or humid conditions; hot temperatures from asphalt and being outdoors; moving construction and railroad equipment / trains; fumes from petroleum derived products. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Due to jobsite hazards, employees are required to wear PPE. PPE required is as follows :

Hard Hat, Safety Vest, and Safety Glasses are provided by Vorst Paving

You are responsible for lace-up steel-toed boots at least 6 inches high, Short-sleeve t-shirt (long sleeves are acceptable but no cut-offs or tank tops), long pants that completely cover your legs, do not have excessive holes or rips, and are of a material to withstand paving.

During warmer months, the required personal protective equipment may cause the employee to be very warm while working, it is still required.

The individual will be exposed to loud machinery or equipment.

Pay :

• $19-$21 / hr DOE

Benefits :

Schedule :

Job Type : Full-time

License / Certification :

Willingness to travel :

Work Location : On the road

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