Job Details

Role and Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of tasks involving manual labor.
• Operates a variety of hand and power tools in a safe and effective manner in order to minimize the risk of injury, property damage, or loss of life.
• Maintains a clean job site: Picks up all tools and equipment and secures job site each day to eliminate potential hazards.
• Performs materials handling and storage.
• Works with and assists crew in activities which may include: Hoisting or holding parts and materials, handling tools and equipment, cleaning work site, confined space watch, fire watch and bottle watch.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Participates in Safety and Environmental initiatives that will contribute to compliance of State/Federal regulations and improve existing Company programs.
• Responsible and accountable for employee's own personal safety, as well as the safety of all co-workers and any others the employee meets.
• Authorized and obligated to stop work on any task or series of tasks whenever an unsafe condition or situation is anticipated or is observed. Brings problems to the attention of the foreman, safety personnel, or other supervisor on site.
• This position can frequently require long hours and weekend work; travel may be required; some out-of-town and overnight travel may be expected.

Qualifications and Education Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent; or minimum of six months to one-year related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or training which provides the necessary construction labor skills, knowledge and abilities is required.
The employee must have:

• Knowledge of practices and materials involved in construction labor and be capable of demonstrating proficiency to perform the job.
• Knowledge of operation of various types of marine equipment and devices.
• Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and supervisors, including the ability to speak and understand English.
• Competencies: stress management/composure, teamwork, results-driven

Physical Requirements

• Walking, stepping, climbing or otherwise moving from one location on the job site to another, which may be of varying heights and access parameters.
• Standing, stooping, bending, crouching, kneeling, squatting, climbing or sitting for long periods of time.
• Repetitive movements by feet, shoulders, arms, wrists, hands and back in performance of work.
• Climbing vertical ladders of a height of 6ft or greater.
• Working in confined work areas and/or elevated heights.
• Lifting objects of minimum of 10lbs, with maximum single-person lift limit of 50lbs, with frequent lifting and carrying.
• Adapting to temperature changes, outdoor conditions, and prolonged exposure to dusty, wet or humid conditions, loud noises, and vibration.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Employment at JT Thorpe Company is on an "at-will" basis. There is no contract of employment between JT Thorpe Company and anyone or all its employees unless explicitly stated elsewhere. Employment security cannot be guaranteed for or by any employee.
No Manager, Supervisor, or employee of the Company has any authority to enter into an agreement for employment for any specified period of time or to make an agreement for employment other than at-will.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Thorpe Specialty Services and its affiliates 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.