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Laborer 1

Zachry Group
Port Arthur, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 11/23/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/17/2025
Position Summary

JOB DESCRIPTION

A laborer will assist with various manual needs of the construction work including but not limited to moving equipment, digging, retrieving equipment, standing by for fire safety and any other work instructed by a supervisor or journeyman.

Qualification Highlights

  • Must be able to meet all physical demands – see below.
  • Must have experience using industrial hand tools and power tools.
  • Must have reliable transportation and be able to work 7 days as needed.


Position Responsibilities

  • Position may perform a large range of manual activities including but not limited to moving equipment, digging, retrieving equipment, standing by for fire safety, and any other work instructed by a supervisor or a journeyman.
  • Use fire extinguisher.
  • Climb on to structures and Scaffolding.
  • Uses rigging and hoisting devices such as chokers, chain falls and come along to move equipment / materials into place.
  • Conducts preventative maintenance such as lubrication and fixing or repairing worn parts.
  • Follows direction from supervisor.


Job Requirements

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Basic knowledge of hand tools and power tools.
  • Good problem-solving abilities
  • Good aptitude and manual dexterity
  • Good reading comprehension
  • Ability to work with others – team player.
  • Good communication skills with co-workers and supervisors
  • Commitment to Zachry values and safety rules and regulations


Preferred Qualifications

  • Zachry ROF’ed employee.
  • Former Zachry Employee.
  • Basic mechanical knowledge.
  • Experience on an industrial construction site Formal/technical education.


Reporting to:

This position does not have any direct reports.

Physical Requirements

  • Employee will be required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting, sitting and lifting.
  • Will talk and hear to communicate.
  • Will use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, and pull: objects, materials, controls and tools.
  • May be required to pick up, lift, carry and move up to 50lbs.
  • Will work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, and may occasionally work off platforms/scaffolding using the appropriate fall protection requirements.
  • Must be able to work in all weather conditions (including heat, rain, cold and wind) while wearing appropriate PPE.
  • Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses/spoggles, ear plugs, masks/respirators, hi-vis safety vests, leather gloves and leather steel-toed work boots.


CERTIFICATIONS AND/OR LICENSES REQUIRED *

  • None


Other Position Or Site Requirements

OVER 21 YRS OLD, ACTIVE DL,

Job Specific Requirements

DOES THIS POSITION REQUIRE A COMPUTER? *

No

BACKGROUND CHECK *

Yes

REQUIREMENTS MEDICAL *

  • Drug Screen
  • Pre-Employment Physical
  • Pulmonary Function Test
  • Scott AV 3000 HT
  • Scott AV 2000 FF
  • 3M 6000 Half Face


SAFETY/ORIENTATION/TRAINING *

  • Audio
  • Basic Plus
  • MVR
  • Scaffold User
  • Site Specific

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