HC - Batch Plant / Concrete Helper

Job Description

Follow all health, safely, and environmental requirements; Perform cleanup duties; Perform material handling and storage duties; Identify, use, and care of common hand and power tools; Use and care of craft specific tools and equipment; Knowledge and application of craft related mathematics; Knowledge and use of safety standards and best safety practices relevant to rigging, Inspection of rigging equipment and hardware; Knowledge and application of common hitches, Emergency stop signal, Basic crane hand signals, Knot tying (bowline & clove hitch), and use of rigging equipment relevant to craft specific tasks; General construction craft laborer; heavy civil/highway experience is preferred.; May assist in supporting any/all functions within heavy highway construction, including but not limited to MOT (Maintenance of Traffic), concrete mainline paving - set up and layout, concrete batch plant operating and cleaning, truck wash out, and etc.; General laborer duties include assisting all crafts with material preparation, dismantling of equipment, distributing potable drinking water, cleaning areas as needed, delivering water to roller and plate compactors, preparing the pavement saw, measuring line for the day, sweeping and taking the deck, etc.; All other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Mental Demands: Understand and carry out oral instructions; Read and carry out written instructions to perform work tasks; Work at varying heights; Recognize, avoid, and report safety hazards; Assemble and disassemble objects; Operate equipment and power tools

Physical Demands: See hazards, safety warnings, and barriers; Bend knees for lifting and routine work tasks; Stoop for work positioning and lifting to perform work tasks; Lift maximum 50 lbs without assistance; Ability to comprehend, and respond to audible/visual instructions, alarms and warnings; Climb/balance on ladders, scaffolding, and structures for work tasks; Kneel for work positioning and work task performance; Reach above shoulders and away from body to perform work tasks; Demonstrate manual dexterity to perform work tasks

Working Conditions: Work in extreme heat or cold; Work where noise level is above 85 decibels; Work in wet/humid environment; Work in cramped quarters; Work in environment of fluctuating ventilation; Work inside and outside