Webber – Utility Laborer – Heavy Civil

Founded in 1963, Webber is a leading construction company that specializes in heavy civil, waterworks, energy and infrastructure management and is dedicated to safely providing intelligent solutions to its clients and community. Webber is headquartered in Houston, Texas, with offices and projects in the United States and Canada. Webber supports a wide range of project models to meet client needs, including traditional design bid build, design build, alternative delivery models and public private partnership (P3) solutions.

Webber also has an in-house engineering services department to help optimize building efficiency and quality while solving complex project challenges using field experience, innovative construction methods and BIM technology. As a subsidiary of Ferrovial, Webber has access to a global network of skilled engineers, best-in-class technology and vast resources.

Supervisor: Foreman

Job Description: Performs a variety of manual duties, by working on multiple projects and tasks where demands require workmen with varied experience and ability to work without close direction. May be a second step in learning a skill.

Essential functions and responsibilities:

• Lifts, carries and holds construction materials, tools and supplies.
• Cleans tools, equipment, materials and work area.
• Digs, spreads and levels dirt, sand and gravel using a pick, shovel or rake.
• May assist equipment operators in positioning machines, verifying grades and signaling operators to dumping positions to maintain grades as directed.
• Mixes, pours and spreads concrete, asphalt, gravel and other materials using hand tools.
• Directs common laborers in pouring concrete.
• Erects shoring and bracing.
• Assists in installation of pipe.
• Uses power tools and air tools.
• Installs and maintains erosion control.
• When not performing the above essential duties and responsibilities, may assist in other operations as designated by the supervisor.

Requirements:

• Moves throughout a construction jobsite which includes minor obstacles including climbing ladders and inclines, operating heavy equipment, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Complies with all safety policies, practices and procedures. Reports all unsafe activities to supervisor and/or Human Resources.
• Participates in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
• Provides leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill.

Safety Policies and Practices: The employee in this job must be knowledgeable about and follow the company’s safety policies and procedures as described in the company’s safety manual.

Education: Less than High School Diploma.

Experience: Three or more years related construction experience preferred.

Physical Activity Level: Heavy physical activity performing strenuous day activities of a primarily productive/technical nature.

Manual Dexterity: Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items and work with the fingers. Ability to perceive attributes of objects and materials.

Working Conditions: Outdoor exposure to changing weather conditions (rain, sun, snow, wind, etc.).

Work Environment: The work environment/physical demands characteristics described here are representative of those the employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions, extreme cold, and extreme heat. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; and high and/or precarious places. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Pre-Employment Screening:

• ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT IN THE UNITED STATES:
  Webber participates in E-Verify. Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the United States of America to qualify for employment with the Company.

• APPLICATION REVIEW AND INTERVIEWS:
  Candidates whose applications are identified will be contacted by the hiring manager to participate in the interview process.

• DRUG TEST:
  Candidates who are identified and selected for a position are required to complete and pass a…