General Laborer - Willard, Ut

Job ID: 481048\ \ Staker Parson Companies, a CRH company, is a member of the CRH West Division; Our purpose, commitment to the future, and formula for growth is to champion the safety, empowerment, and development of our employees. We strive to be the preferred source of quality sand, rock, landscape products, ready-mixed concrete, asphalt, paving and construction services. We succeed as a team by embracing integrity, mutual respect, innovation, service, sustainability, and financial strength.\ \ Position Overview\ \ The General Laborer is responsible for safely performing a variety of construction duties to assist the highway, utility, grade crews or at various on-site plant locations. This position involves various manual tasks. Work will be performed per the supervisor\'s instruction, free from direct supervision except for more complicated jobs.\ \ Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)\ \ Highway Laborer :\ \

• Operates ground compactors, levels out and rakes dirt, sets string markers, and removes items within the area to be paved.
• Prepares ground surfaces for the road building process. Removes debris out of the construction path.
• Prepares manhole covers, openings and water lines. May insert risers as needed.
• Sets up fencing, barricades, and/or safety cones to block off the work area as needed.
• May assist with operating equipment as needed and if trained, including paver, roller, backhoe, water truck, etc.
• Walks behind paver machine to shovel and rake asphalt as it is applied to the ground. Levels out asphalt with rake and uses shovel to dig out manhole covers and water valve boxes that are buried by the asphalt.
• Performs other laborer tasks as needed to include cutting concrete or asphalt with saw, sweeping, etc.
• Cleans asphalt off tools and equipment after each work day.

\ \ Utility Laborer :\ \

• Sets up and operates laser level tripod and pipe lasers.
• Attaches trench box and pipes to chains or guide wires to be lifted and moved by the heavy equipment operator. Installs shoring materials.
• Hand shovels to prepare ground trenches for pipes and utility lines. May dig up existing pipes and lines. Pipes include water, sewer, conduit and other utility lines.
• May operate equipment as needed if trained, including front end loader, excavator, backhoe, skidsteer and other construction equipment.
• Guides pipes into place while equipment operator maneuvers pipe on chains/wires. Connects pipes using tools, lubricants, glue, grout, etc. Builds couplings, connectors, and mechanical joints using various tools and parts. Cuts pipe to size.

\ \ Grade Laborer:\ \

• Hand shovels and rakes to perform groundwork.
• Performs other laborer duties as required.
• Removes and replaces sewer/manhole/sump castings and covers in the ground.
• Assists the Grader with grading tasks as needed.
• May cut concrete with saw as needed to finish grades.
• May operate equipment as needed if trained, including skidsteer and other equipment.

\ \ Crusher Laborer:\ \

• Changes out screens, rollers, cone liners, etc. Repairs conveyor problems. Greases moving machine parts.
• Performs machinery maintenance and repairs. Unplugs and shovels off conveyors and screens.
• Keeps crusher machinery area clean of debris and shovels aggregate.
• Performs crusher machinery set up and take down which includes running cables and hoses, setting up blocks, assembling/disassembling machinery, operating skidsteer to move parts, tarping, shoveling aggregate, etc.
• Operates equipment to include skidsteer (and loader if trained). Moves excess materials from around the crusher machinery.

\ \ Plant laborer:\ \

• Performs plant maintenance and repairs, including welding tasks.
• Operates front end loader, skidsteer, end dump truck and other heavy equipment as needed.
• Assists in plant production of materials and ensures for the efficient working condition of the plant.
• Ensures that all assigned equipment is properly maintained, clean, in safe working order and operated properly.
• Prepares plant for operations at the beginning of the season, and performs shut down procedures at the end of the season.
• Participates in daily THINK/TRACK meetings plus weekly safety meetings.
• Performs set up and take down of traveling plants at different job site locations as required.
• Stockpiles materials and fee s hot plant from the stockpiles in an efficient and productive manner.

\ \ Other Duties:

• Maintains all tools and equipment in a safe and clean condition.
• Performs job site clean-up.
• Picks up and/or delivers construction materials at job site locations.
• Assists with flagging and traffic control as needed
• Other duties as assigned per supervisor
• Uses various equipment, hand and power tools

\ \ 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, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.\ \ Education/Experience\ \

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred .
• Previous related experience in the construction field is a plus.

\ \ Work Requirements\ \

• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Inventory and Order processing systems; uses job specific computer system for ticketing and two way radio for communications.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write correspondences and memos.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to work well with others in a group or one on one setting.
• May be subject to drug testing, and physical agilities testing.

\ \ Knowledge/Skill Requirements\ \

• Must have a current and valid driver\'s license.

\ \ Key Competencies\ \

• Initiative - Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Accepts responsibility for own actions.
• Teamwork - Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional employee situations; Responds promptly to employee needs; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, but uninvolved written or oral in
• Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.
• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others\' ideas and tries new things.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.
• Innovation - Generates suggestions for improving work.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance
• Planning/Organizing - Uses time efficiently.
• Attendance/Pun ctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.