What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laborer- Earthmoving position at Thompson Tractor Company, Inc.?
The Laborer is an entry level position responsible for maintaining clean orderly grounds, facilities, and equipment and for assisting customers when needed. Laborers must be able to perform independently under close supervision. The Laborer must be willing to work in all climates and be able to perform physically challenging tasks such as cleaning mud and debris from machines and cleaning the wash pad area. The position requires the basic knowledge of equipment operation including lift trucks, aerial equipment, on-highway trucks, and off-highway trucks. The Laborer will demonstrate initiative, commitment to teamwork, enthusiasm for customer service, and dedication to finding solutions in an efficient manner. The Laborer will advance in pay as attitude, skill level, and job performance allows.
Essential Responsibilities & Expectations
- Basic safe machine operation
- Identification of material handling equipment product lines
- Follows 5-Star Contamination Control procedures
- Performs shop and yard clean-up and organization as required
- Operates wash rack equipment and properly cleans equipment as required
- Keeps accurate records of all work
- Assists customers and Company personnel on the yard
Uphold the core values of Safe and Secure, Stronger Together, People of Integrity & Driven to Serve.
Qualifications
Education
- High school diploma or the equivalent
Experience
- No experience required
Skills and Competencies
- Organizational skills
- Basic Technical Skills
- Written communication skills
Job Training
- Area specific technical training
- OSHA and MSHA required training
- Compliance training
Safety Summary
Working Conditions
Work is normally performed in a Service Department shop or on location or customer job sites. Exposure to physical risk and all weather conditions is associated with this position. Standing on hard surfaces for extended periods of time is often required.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to speak, listen, write, and type effectively.
- Ability to reach, kneel, grasp, and stoop as needed.
- Ability to safely lift up to 75 lbs.
- Ability to safely climb ladders, climb under equipment, and climb on equipment.
Job Hazards
- Slipping, tripping, falling
- Strains
- Heat exhaustion
- Job site hazards
- Strains due to lifting
- Hand injuries
- Equipment movement
- Stress and fatigue due to overexertion
- Moving machinery
- Strains and Sprains
- Cold stress