Field Technician (Laborer) - Grading

Company: Landmark Construction
Location: North Charleston
Posted on: September 16, 2023

Job Description:

Position Title: Field Technician (Laborer) - Grading
Location: North Charleston, SC
Job Category: GRADING_FIELD_HIRE
Date Posted: 09/19/2022
Salary Interval: HOURLY FULL TIME

Application Instructions This application will be given every consideration, but its receipt does not guarantee that the applicant will be employed. Each question should be answered in a complete, accurate and legible manner as no action can be taken on this application until all questions have been answered.

Successfully completed applications will be passed on to the appropriate hiring manager(s) for review.

Position Description

This job description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job. The description shall not, however, be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental or similar duties which may be required from the employees day-to-day performance.

Safety of yourself and fellow employees should be considered your number one priority every day

Position reports to Foreman

Foreman sets the working hours

This position is classified as hourly

CPR, First Aid, OSHA 30-Hour Safety, MASC Basic Orientation Plus (BOP) and Site Specific training (as required), Flagger and Confined Space Entry Training may be required

Successful pre-employment background check for LMC and all military bases is required

Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen is required

10-Year DMV Report required for driving company vehicles (as applicable) per LMC insurance guidelines

TWIC card for special projects may be required

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Position Requirements

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

--- Safety

o Support and comply with company Health, Safety & Environmental Program, Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace, and Harassment Free Work Environment Program

o Set yourself as an example and practice workplace safety; use all personal protective equipment required for the job

o Operate equipment and hand tools in a safe and effective manner in order to minimize the risk of injury, property damage or loss of life

o Visually inspect the worksite daily to insure a safe work environment

o Attends daily meetings for STA's and Field Safety Talks to learn to identify possible hazards with work tasks, tools, and work area - both above and below ground, signs off on daily STA's

o Confirm that all underground utilities have been located each day

o Report all accidents and incidents to project foreman and superintendent (regardless of how minor) as soon as possible

o Responsible for accessible, clean & organized work site

--- Budget Management

o Completes tasks efficiently, meets or exceeds bid production

o Has basic understanding of scope of work (plans)

--- Schedule

o Work activities/tasks completed on or ahead of schedule

o Plan daily work in advance with Foreman and/or Superintendent

o Notify project Foreman and/or Superintendent of project field problems or conflicts

--- Quality

o All work is done per the contract documents and excels in visual appearance

o Perform quality work so re-work is never required

o Punch lists are minimal

o Maintain excellent job site housekeeping and cleanliness

--- Communication

o Communicate openly with Foreman and Superintendents

o Communicate openly with PM's, Equipment Manager, Shop, Safety and Human Resources when necessary

--- Daily Work

o Ability to use hand tools well

o Ability to assist with and understand plans, layouts, and grades

o Ability to support Equipment Operators and Pipe Layers

--- Equipment Operation/Maintenance

o Ability to operate or learn to operate support equipment such as roller, off road truck, compaction equipment, etc.

o Perform daily equipment inspections thoroughly and accurately and document defects with daily equipment inspection forms

o Responsible for the care and maintenance of compaction equipment

o Properly secure all equipment each day

o Promptly report equipment defects or problems to Project Foreman or Superintendent

o Care and cleanliness of all inventory/small tools and equipment

--- Personal Attributes

o Present a good professional appearance and demeanor

o Has positive attitude, puts company goals first, is a team player

o Honesty and integrity

o Willingness to learn

o Listens and follows instructions well

--- Leadership

o Exhibit leadership qualities and set an example for other crew members to follow

o Ability to communicate and work well with others

o Actively takes initiative to train others

o Share experience and knowledge with crew members

o Take ownership of activities; make good decisions, avoid excuses

Maintenance Level

o Works independently

o Requires minimal support or assistance from project foreman and/or superintendents

--- Time Management

o Prioritizes well; spends time wisely; gets things done

o Attendance and punctuality is good; schedules time off in advance

Qualifications and Standards

--- Training and Experience

o Construction experience or combination of education and experience is preferred.

o Knowledge of principals, methods and standards of the designated trade's area.

o Experience in the use and methods of tools and equipment commonly employed with the trade.

--- Physical Requirements

o Must be physically able to exert up to ten pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

o Work involves sitting, walking or standing for extended periods of time.

o Must be able to lift and/or carry weights of five to fifty pounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Landmark Construction Company, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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