Shop Yard Labourer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The role of the shop/yard laborer is to support the teams to accomplish their required objectives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The following statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the major functions of this position and are not intended to be a detailed description of all the work/functions that may be required. Other duties may be assigned. Individual will work a varied schedule based on client needs.

• Load/unload trucks and execute job site deliveries in accordance with company safety and regulatory guidelines.
• Ensure the cleanliness of company vehicles, equipment and premises.
• Perform minor vehicle and equipment repairs and preventative maintenance activities as needed.
• Involved in the manufacturing of jobsite materials (may include fabrication/welding).
• Successfully inventory trucks with required materials and equipment.
• Execute the material stocking process from vendors (ensure accuracy of PO).
• Maintain the yard and all other Northern Concrete Construction, Inc. facility/property.

Requirements

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/or EXPERIENCE

Less than high school education; or up to one-month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Basic knowledge of vehicle and equipment repair and maintenance.

Understanding of safe load securement requirements.

Knowledge of industry and equipment.

Understanding of applicable safety regulations.

LANGUAGE SKILLS.

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.

Ability to write simple correspondence.

Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.

Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to stand between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time.

Ability to walk between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time.

Ability to sit between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time.

Ability to use hands greater than 2/3 of the time.

Ability to reach with hands and arms greater than 2/3 of the time.

Ability to climb or balance between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time.

Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time.

Ability to talk and hear greater than 2/3 of the time.

Ability to lift/carry 80 pounds or more 1/3 of the time.

Ability to push or pull up to 25 pounds less than 1/3 of the time.

Ability to lift up to 25 pounds less than 1/3 of the time.

Ability to use close vision (20 inches or less) less than 1/3 of the time for computer work.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Noise level in the work environment is loud.

The normal work environment is outside in all weather conditions or indoors in a non-temperature-controlled environment.

May be exposed to confined spaces.

Exposure to hazardous and non-hazardous materials.

Individual must be able to travel up to 10% of the time.

Northern Concrete Construction is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer committed to workplace diversity. All applicants will be considered with equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.