Field Support Laborer Port Clinton, OH 43452

　　Kwest Field Support Laborer Position Description

　　Position: Field Support Laborer

　　Report to: Equipment Operations Manager

　　Job Description Overview

　　The Field Support Laborer will be tasked with ensuring all Kwest field personnel are supplied and are utilizing small tools efficiently. This individual will also assist the Kwest mechanics with delivery of parts and the logistics of getting the parts to the job sites so that repairs on equipment can be done quickly to limit down time. The ideal candidate must be able to perform the duties required including bending, lifting, walking, kneeling, carrying heavy objects and accommodate the rigorous schedule the position may demand. In addition, basic knowledge of equipment operating will be required as part of the equipment troubleshooting.

　　Responsibilities

　　Repair and maintain small tools

　　Manage the small tool inventory in a neat and organized fashion

　　Travel to and from the various job sites as needed, including overnight stays and out of town travel.

　　Drive, clean and maintain the company truck

　　Assist mechanics with picking up and delivery parts

　　Assisting the mechanics with services and repairs as needed

　　Any other duties as requested.

　　Education and Qualifications

　　Operate heavy equipment

　　The ability to handle a variety of situations and change priorities

　　Must have a valid driver’s license and be insurable by the company

　　Basic computer skills

　　Accurate record keeping

　　Regularly required to stand, sit and move about the facility.

　　Regularly required to drive and negotiate various job sites, which can include climbing on/off equipment, ladders, etc.

　　Work under minimal supervision

　　Willing to travel and stay out of town as needed

　　Must possess ability to communicate with all field personnel including Superintendents, Crew Leads and Foremen.

　　Health & Safety regulations and procedures including proper lifting techniques.

　　A positive attitude, strong work ethic, and organized work habits allowing unsupervised work.

　　A commitment to the concept of "doing it right the first time"

　　Working Conditions

　　Travel from site to site will be required. Work environment will normally be an active construction site. Exposure to dust, noise, high heat, extreme cold, and rain should be expected.

　　Employee must be physically able to perform repetitive motion and heavy lifting, as described below. Must be able to maintain effective audio and visual discrimination and perception to the degree necessary for the successful performance of assigned

　　Physical Demands

　　Must wear all employer-mandated personal protective equipment, including hard hat, safety glasses, ear plugs, safety vests, and safety-toed work boots. Other PPE may be required from time to time depending on special safety concerns. All PPE will be provided by the company at no cost to the employee, other than safety

　　Must be able to hear with or without the use of a hearing device and clearly see at least 30 feet with or without the use of corrective vision

　　Must be able work while wearing a respirator if

　　Alternate standing and walking on uneven terrain surfaces, such as hillsides, muddy and icy soils, and other working surfaces. Safe negotiation of all types of surface conditions will always be required.

　　Bending, squatting and kneeling will be required frequently during a work day.

　　Continual lifting of up to 50 lbs. for distances of 30 feet or

　　Constant pushing and pulling of certain tools and materials will be required in the course of a day’s

　　The employee must be able to differentiate and / or identify colors.

　　A high school diploma, GED, or trade school certificate is

　　Must have knowledge of occupational hazards in this field and standard safety practices. Must be able to pass the 10 Hour OSHA testing and first aid – CPR requirements before starting work.

　　Must complete and meet requirements under the physical demands of this job description through a fitness for duty examination.

　　Within one year, employee must be able to obtain OSHA 30-hour status. All training will be provided by the

　　Kwest Group Mission Statement

　　It is our goal to provide each client with unsurpassed results in target geographical areas through exceptional project management supported by a highly trained and motivated team utilizing the best resources, with safety having priority over all competing objectives. To accomplish this, we recruit and retain the best employees in our industry while maintaining a focus on diversity and stakeholder satisfaction. At all levels, Kwest Group will continually strive to be the leader in the construction industry with our core values being safety, quality and customer satisfaction.

　　About Kwest Group

　　Kwest Group is a self-performing civil site construction firm, nationally recognized as an industry leader in safety by Assoc. Builders & Contractors, as well as being Marathon Petroleum’s Contractor of the year in 2016, with operations in the energy, petrochemical, rail, & federal markets. At Kwest Group, we enjoy being an employee owned company (ESOP), sharing the highest core values of safety , quality , and customer satisfaction . We are committed to our team members and the work they do, giving them the tools, they need to succeed and grow with us, while ensuring the highest degree of safety for our associates, project stakeholders, and the public. We offer a remarkable safety program that has resulted in over 4.8 million man-hours worked without a lost time incident and includes a wellness program with rich benefits.

　　Other Duties

　　Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

　　EEO

　　Kwest Group maintains a policy of non-discrimination for all employees and applicants in every facet of the company’s operations. In compliance with federal and state laws, Kwest Group recruits, hires, trains, and promotes all qualified employees, in all job titles, without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, citizenship, national origin, disability, veteran status or genetic information.

　　Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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