Laborer

EZARC, INC. | JOB DESCRIPTION

Laborer

• ROLE DETAILS
  
  

Job title

Laborer

Division

AZ - Construction

Department

Structural Steel Erection

Reports to

Foreman

Direct reports

None

Location

TSMC Construction Site, Phoenix, AZ 85083

FLSA status

Non-exempt (hourly, overtime eligible)

Employment type

Full-time

Pay range

$19.00 to $23.00 per hour

Posting window

October 15 to December 31, 2026

• POSITION SUMMARY
  
  

The Laborer supports the ironworker crew at the TSMC project in Phoenix. The Laborer moves materials, keeps tools and equipment ready, keeps the work area clean, and performs fire watch and spotting. As skills and training grow, the Laborer may help with other crafts as directed by the Foreman.

Why this role matters

A crew can only work as fast and as safely as its material, tools, and work area allow. The Laborer keeps the crew supplied and the site safe. Many of our ironworkers started in this role.

• REPORTING STRUCTURE AND DECISION RIGHTS
  
  

Reports to the Foreman. Takes daily direction from the Foreman and crew leads.

The Laborer owns

• Daily inspection of own PPE
• Housekeeping in the assigned work area
• Staying on fire watch for the full required time
• Stopping work and speaking up when something is unsafe
  
  

The Laborer escalates to the Foreman

• Any injury, near miss, fire, or damaged equipment, right away
• Missing, damaged, or wrong material
• Any task they have not been trained to do
• KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
  
  

Crew support

• Follow instructions from the Foreman and crew leads.
• Load, unload, and move construction materials.
• Stage materials, tools, and equipment before work starts.
• Return tools when not in use and keep materials organized.
  
  

Fire watch and spotting

• Perform fire watch during and after welding, cutting, and other hot work.
• Keep a fire extinguisher ready and know how to use it.
• Spot for equipment, forklifts, and aerial lifts.
• Handle tag lines to help control loads when directed.
  
  

Safety and housekeeping

• Follow EZARC safety rules, OSHA standards, and TSMC site requirements.
• Take part in daily toolbox talks and pre-task plans.
• Follow heat illness prevention: drink water, take rest breaks, use shade.
• Keep work areas clean and free of trip hazards.
• Reduce waste through good housekeeping.
  
  

Learning and teamwork

• Keep positive working relationships with the whole crew.
• Look for better ways to do the work and learn from experienced crew members.
• Help in other crafts at a level that matches training and skills.
• QUALIFICATIONS
  
  

Required

• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Reliable transportation to and from the job site.
• Ability to follow verbal and written safety instructions.
  
  

Preferred

• Familiarity with welding operations.
• Prior construction or fire watch experience.
• OSHA 10.
• Forklift or aerial lift certification.
  
  

No experience? We train. Laborers can grow into our Ironworker Apprenticeship Program.

• PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
  
  

Must be able to perform these essential functions, with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Work up to a 12-hour shift doing physical work in extreme heat and changing weather.
• Lift, push, or pull objects up to 70 pounds.
• Climb and keep balance on steel or wood framework, stairs, ladders, and scaffolds, with training.
• Reach above the shoulders and below the waist. Stoop, kneel, and bend.
• Use hands to grasp, lift, handle, and carry objects.
• Move in and around tight, cluttered, and uneven areas.
• Wear required PPE: hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, vest, and steel-toed boots.
• WORK ENVIRONMENT
• Outdoor industrial construction site.
• Exposure to heat, weather, noise, dust, and welding fumes.
• Work around cranes, heavy equipment, and other trades.
• Full PPE required at all times.
• SCHEDULE
  
  

Full-time. Shift times change with the season and daylight. For example, winter shifts run 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM and summer shifts run 5:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Overtime and weekends as the project requires.

• PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS
  
  

The Laborer is measured on safety, reliability, and crew support.

Measure

What Good Looks Like

Safety

Zero recordable injuries. PPE worn 100% of the time.

Fire watch

No fires or missed fire watches on assigned hot work.

Crew support

Material and tools are ready before the crew needs them.

Housekeeping

Work area passes daily safety walks.

Reliability

On time, every scheduled day.

• COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
  
  

$19.00 to $23.00 per hour. The successful candidate will be paid within the posted range depending on demonstrated skills and experience as determined by EZARC. Overtime paid as required by law.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings account
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Matching 401(k) plan
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Employee assistance program
• Employee referral program
• Professional development assistance
• A path into the Ironworker Apprenticeship Program
• COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS
• Pre-employment drug screening.
• Background check.
• Completion of TSMC site orientation and badging.
• Fire watch and hot work training before first assignment.
• EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
  
  

EZARC, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.