SummaryA Laborer will perform a variety of duties such as flagging, traffic control, and pavement marking in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures. This includes setting up and using signs and equipment to direct traffic around work zones.
Duties and ResponsibilitiesFollows safety rules and regulations on and in all work zones and flagging sites, including placing signage, barricades, traffic cones, and other warning devices.Operates company vehicles in accordance with all safety regulations and laws.Conducts routine equipment maintenance and daily equipment inspections according to company standards.Prepares trip sheets and maintains accurate records.Performs tasks in the interest of public safety and property and the motoring public.Responds to emergencies as directed by supervisors.Immediately notify department supervisors of any emergency, vehicle accidents, worksite accidents, and/or other serious reported incidents.May occasionally assist with delivery of materials to worksites or client locations.Other projects and initiatives that drive organizational goals and results.
Physical Demands and Work EnvironmentThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, stoop, kneel and crouch for long periods of time while using hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms; walk, talk, hear, and speak. The employee is moderately required to sit and lift and/or move 50 pounds or more with lift assist. Employee will be required to utilize different types of equipment, vehicles, and tools. Employees may be required to perform pushing, pulling, climbing, and crawling as needed.This position will work primarily in an enclosed uncontrolled climate shop environment but may travel to off-site locations and therefore will require wearing all PPE depending on circumstance which may include dust mask, safety glasses, hard hat, ear protection, high-visibility safety vest and/or safety pants and/or steel toed footwear. At times client contract driven PPE may also be required.
Education, Certifications and QualificationsHigh School diploma or GED is required.Minimum of 1-5 years of general labor work experience preferred.Valid For-Hire license endorsement with DOT physical and clean driving record.Knowledge of traffic control or highway construction preferred.