LABORER - FORT PIERCE FL

Company: National Guard Employment Network
Location: Fort Pierce
Posted on: November 16, 2024

Job Description:

Job Description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is On-Site at the location detailed in the job post.

The General Laborer position offers a valuable entry-level opportunity to build a rewarding career in the critical field of clearing and maintaining our nation's Power Grid. As a General Laborer, you will play a vital role by assisting in the removal, clearing, and maintenance of civil, matting, and forestry clearance efforts. If you are passionate about pursuing a career in power grid maintenance and actively making a difference in the safety and efficiency of our nation's infrastructure, we invite you to apply.

Essential Functions:

As a General Laborer you will support your team by:

Securing the safety of yourself and others utilizing proper tools, safety equipment, and PPE.

Assist in visual observation and safety checks in the process of vegetation management and clearing.

Assisting fellow workers in meeting project objectives.

Readily joining storm restoration efforts in times of need.

Operating vehicles and equipment in a professional and safe manner.

Participate in ongoing training to improve technical and leadership skills.

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Minimum Requirements:

No experience necessary.

Able to read and communicate effectively in English.

Bilingual (Spanish / English) a plus.

Valid driver's license.

A Commercial Driver's License is strongly preferred.

Able to travel long distances on short notice, when required.

Readily join storm restoration efforts in times of need.

Able to work for extended periods in various locations, when required.

Able to lift in excess of 50 lbs.

Willing to work overtime when requested.

High school diploma or equivalent.

Willing to work outside of the normal work schedule including weekends, holidays, and overtime as required for the position.

Other Requirements:

Properly inspect Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Understand when to wear personal protective equipment.

Maintain company vehicles, equipment, and tools in good working order.

Able to perform rigorous physical labor.

Understand proper use of company radio.

Understand the proper use and maintenance of hand tools.

Capable of receiving and following directions.

Capable of working at heights and/or confined spaces.

Must be able to work outside, frequently in inclement weather.

Does all other related work as required to complete the job.

Able to read/write and communicate effectively.

Dutifully follows established Safety Rules and Company Policy.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are typical of those that must be met by a team-member to successfully perform the essential functions of their job in vegetation management.

While performing the duties of this job, team-members are regularly required to talk or hear. The team-member is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, and feel; and reach with hands and arms.

The team-member is frequently required to perform rigorous physical labor; sit; standing for extended periods of time; or balance; and stoop, kneel crouch or crawl. Team-members frequently lift or move up to or in-excess of 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

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