What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Laborer position at NOVEL ENERGY CONSTRUCTION LLC?
Reports to: Designated Foreman or Crew Lead
Summary:
General laborers perform a variety of tasks and assists other craft workers in the construction, maintenance, and repair activities on solar PV systems. This position is for a general labor installer on NES CSG or DG construction sites and may fill a leadership role for a single crew member or a full crew if appointed. Please note This is a full time traveling position. The laborer may delegate some duties to other competent individuals but is ultimately responsible for the following functions:
Requirements:
Essential Functions:
Preform daily and weekly general labor job functions and duties on Solar sites
Stage, measure and install materials for PV systems.
Provide daily reports to Foreman on progress and goals using appropriate forms and communication pathways.
Mobilize, demobilize construction equipment.
Maintain all, rental, or NES owned equipment on site to avoid failures caused by poor maintenance.
Alert CSG managers and Human Resources of any potential personnel conflicts or injuries on site.
Assist with the workflow of crews on site which can include scheduling with sub-contractors who may also be working on site.
Adhere to the inventory policies, proper use, and maintenance of company-issued tools
Preform the receiving of material or shipments to include safe unloading, checking material to Bill of Lading or Invoice, and maintaining paperwork for hand-off to foreman
Follow NES and OSHA safety regulations and adhere to safety training
Ensure quality of workmanship meets or exceeds minimum industry and NES standards.
Arrive to work punctually and diligently perform the duties and tasks assigned
Sign in on time to the appropriate task for proper tracking of labor hours
Attend Toolbox talks and POD (Plan of the Day) meeting to uphold NES safety protocol on site. Completing and submitting all JHA's (Job Hazard Analysis), Incident reports, and Activity reports to Foreman
Determine need and send in requests for additional materials, equipment, and personnel. You must be specific and include pictures if possible. Communicate these needs with the Foreman
Monitor and assist the workflow during installation to ensure the project is completed on designated date, coordinate with management about issues, delays, or setbacks.
Be available for overtime or emergency response as needed.
Daily Activities:
Assist with transport of all equipment to site, not limited to installing, String line, staking, piling, Silt fence, perimeter fencing, torquing, etc.
Use of remediation tools, and hand tools.
Set up and tear down of installation equipment.
Assist with racking material offload and staging materials.
Install materials for accuracy, and tolerance compliance according to plan spec.
Complete or assist with QC documents to ensure proper install and submitting docs to Foreman.
Tear down of all equipment in preparation of demobilization and moving to next site.
Coordinate with construction managers for site plans, revisions, or project delays.
Competencies:
- Technical or professional proficiency to be highly competent in their work
- Problem-solving
- Putting the team first, working well with others
- Relationship building and Intrapersonal skills
- Using Company tools and processes
- Daily Discipline of time management, learning on the fly, and accepting feedback
- Delivers results consistently
- Creates a process for one's own work
- Creates a process for improving the work and incorporating into existing processes
- Process mapping
- Communication skills:
- Written and verbal communication
- Conflict Management
- Using appropriate forms for reporting of site activity
Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to be either on site or having a designated crew member in their place until they return. It is expected the laborer to be available to crew members as much as possible except for material runs, meeting attendance, or other events that pull them from the site. This position is performed in outside weather conditions all 12 months of the year.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
The position lifts heavy objects, 50lbs or less, walks and stands for long periods of time and performs strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions. The employee lifts, pushes, pulls or carries objects; uses abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue; and effectively jumps, sprints or throws objects. The position requires good manual dexterity (hand, hand with arm, two hands) and multilimbed coordination. The position requires the ability to quickly move arms and legs. The employee must have excellent stamina.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
This is a full-time position and may require longer hours and frequent weekend work.
Required Education and Experience:
- High school diploma
- Demonstrated critical thinking, organization and planning, prioritization, and follow up skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Attention to detail
Preferred Education and Experience:
- Fall protection training
- Solar PV construction
- First aid certified
- Competent in customer service and email correspondence
Novel Energy Solutions is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.
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