What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laborer position at Forbes Bros. Group of Companies?
Timberline Construction Inc. (FB Timberline) is seeking multiple Laborer/Groundmen to support the operations team at our Project based in Stapleton, Nebraska. The duration of this project will be approximately 2.5 years.
The Laborer/Groundmen will perform basic tasks involving physical labor in various yards and right of way at transmission construction projects. They may clean and prepare sites, clean up rubble and debris, and remove potentially hazardous waste materials. Position, join, and align, steel structural components. Laborers may also assist other craft workers with a variety of tasks.
FB Timberline has a family-oriented culture that focuses on flexibility, communication, growth & respect in the workplace. Welcome to this exciting career opportunity!
What We Offer:
- Competitive wage
- 401k plan
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Annual boot allowance and other incentives (e.g. PPE, FR clothing)
- Per diem provided for eligible employees
- Family oriented workplace
- Opportunity for career growth and development
- Rotation shift schedule (4 weeks on, 1 week off), opportunity for overtime!
Core Responsibilities
Field Duties & Compliance
- Adhering to Forbes Bros Occupational Health and Safety rules and regulations
- Digging and backfilling trenches
- Pulling and placing underground and overhead cable
- Carry and move materials as needed
- Operating small equipment and hand tools
- Spotting for vehicles and equipment
- Site setup and cleanup, ensuring trash, debris and potentially dangerous materials from the construction site are removed
- Assisting craft/crew members with work
- Development of skills in varied and challenging tasks
- Perform additional laborer duties as assigned
Safety Leadership & Compliance
- Ensure all safety protocols are followed, including PPE usage, permitting, and safe work practices.
- Lead by example in promoting a positive safety culture within the crew.
Quality Assurance & Task Readiness
- Ensure that work is completed according to specifications, drawings, and client requirements.
- Identify non-conforming work and communicate issues to supervision for timely resolution.
Collaboration & Continuous Improvement
- Work safely and contribute to safety improvement initiatives
- Participate in SQP meetings
- Participate in Tailboard meetings
Qualifications & SKILLS
- High School Diploma
- Must have general knowledge of the principals involved in the operation of construction and maintenance methods and procedures
- Punctual
- Work safely and ability to recognize safety hazards and implement hierarchy of controls to eliminate hazards on site or in office
- Strong listening, problem solving and time management skills with the ability to meet various deadlines
- Strong verbal and written skills with the ability to communicate in a professional manner
- Ability to work with independently or within a team environment with minimal supervision
- Able and willing to travel and work frequent overtime and weekend hours to accommodate project schedules and/or business needs
- Physically fit and able to perform manual labor in varying weather conditions and environments, inclusive of heavy lifting