What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Field Laborer position at Woodson Incorporated?
General Laborer
Are you motivated to be part of the Logging/Clearing Industry and tough enough to perform demanding physical work? Do you enjoy traveling and working in different locations outdoors? We are looking for individuals that have a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and would enjoy being part of a tight knit team that travels to various sites and works over extended periods of time together.
Employees in this role can expect to be paid competitively and work onsite for two weeks at a time, traveling home every other weekend. If you are selected for this role, you will use the process of Plan, Brief, Execute, and Debrief. You will work as the Spotter and review the task(s), hazards and environment to provide mitigation of hazards prior to beginning the job or any time the job conditions change. For those wanting to build a career in this industry, this is an ideal position to learn and grow into the skills needed to perform even more challenging work in roles such as Equipment Operators.
Since 1980, Woodson, Incorporated has led a team of experts focused on safety and innovative solutions. We see our people as our greatest asset and work with a safety first mindset. We have the mobility, reach, exceptional expertise, and diverse array of equipment to promptly resolve our client's challenges. We're staffed with over 80 caring, committed, and trustworthy individuals willing to lead the industry in the increasingly high-tech and challenging world of forestry and vegetation management.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Are you motivated to be part of the Logging/Clearing Industry and tough enough to perform demanding physical work? Do you enjoy traveling and working in different locations outdoors? We are looking for individuals that have a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and would enjoy being part of a tight knit team that travels to various sites and works over extended periods of time together.
Employees in this role can expect to be paid competitively and work onsite for two weeks at a time, traveling home every other weekend. If you are selected for this role, you will use the process of Plan, Brief, Execute, and Debrief. You will work as the Spotter and review the task(s), hazards and environment to provide mitigation of hazards prior to beginning the job or any time the job conditions change. For those wanting to build a career in this industry, this is an ideal position to learn and grow into the skills needed to perform even more challenging work in roles such as Equipment Operators.
Since 1980, Woodson, Incorporated has led a team of experts focused on safety and innovative solutions. We see our people as our greatest asset and work with a safety first mindset. We have the mobility, reach, exceptional expertise, and diverse array of equipment to promptly resolve our client's challenges. We're staffed with over 80 caring, committed, and trustworthy individuals willing to lead the industry in the increasingly high-tech and challenging world of forestry and vegetation management.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Directs the movement of equipment and personnel in the immediate vicinity of the equipment he/she is spotting for.
- Warns the equipment operator of approach distances to wires and other objects.
- Clears brush and other debris from the job site as directed by the crew foreman / operator.
- Flags all hazards on the job site and a 10' circle around all structures where work is being performed.
- Meets all visitors with the JSA and brief them on the hazards associated with the present work and makes sure non-essential personnel are not in the work area.
- Keeps in constant radio contact with equipment operator.
- Knowledgeable of all approved hand signals.
- Stays alert at all times to warn the equipment operator and others in the area of dangerous situations.
- Remains OFF of the cell phone and focused on the tasks at hand.
- Clears brush and debris from the job site.
- Operates a chainsaw.
- Assists others in Basic Machine Maintenance, binding equipment and washing equipment.
- Makes sure the drop zone is clear of personnel and equipment.
- Makes sure the drop zone is clear of trees and other debris which could impede the falling of a tree.
- Serves as a second pair of eyes to the feller/operator noting potential hazardous situations.
- Will communicate with the feller/operator prior to initiating work.
- Retrieves additional parts and equipment from the truck, shop, or warehouse.
- Assist in building gates and fencing as needed.
- Drives and operates trucks and equipment.
- Runs errands.
- Shall follow all company safety guidelines.
- Shall wear all appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required for the job duties.
- Shall notify the crew foreman if other members of the crew, other contractors on-site, or members of the general public on-site are not working or behaving in a safe manner.
Key Qualifications:
- High School Degree or equivalent
- Ability to work long hours in a high stress environment, including work outside of normal business hours.
- Follow Basic Machine Maintenance.
- Oversee and maintain the equipment assigned.
Work Environment:
This job may operate in remote locations, void of sanitary facilities, in extreme weather conditions both hot and cold and precipitation, during light of day, during the night and possibly in flooded areas.
Physical Demand Requirements:
- Sit for up to 4 hours
- Squat for up to 30 minutes, or
- Stand for up to 8 hours
- Height for climbing – 6’ (Required to climb a ladder, stairs, or tree for up to 6’.)
- Maximum single step height – 2’ (Required to make a maximum single step height of up to 2’ with one leg.)
- Maximum weight carried while climbing – 30lbs (Required to carry up to 30 lbs while climbing ladder, stairs, or tree.)
- Crawl height – 2’ (Required to be able to crawl under a 2’ crawl space.)
- Small space/hole – 2.5’ wide (Required to be able to fit through a 2.5’ wide crawl space.)
- Max weight single hand – 30lbs (Required to be able to lift up to 30 lbs with a single hand.)
- Max weight both hands – 60lbs (Required to be able to lift up to 60 lbs with both hands.)
- Max floor to waist lift – 75lbs (Required to be able to lift up to 75 lbs from the floor to the waist.)
- Above shoulder lift – 40lbs (Required to be able to lift up to 40 lbs from the floor to above the shoulders)
Expected Hours of Work:
Hours are subject to change based on business requirements and per company policy.
Hours are subject to change based on business requirements and per company policy.
Other Duties:
As an employee of Woodson Incorporated it will be required for you to complete work that is not in your job description. 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.
As an employee of Woodson Incorporated it will be required for you to complete work that is not in your job description. 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.
Travel Required: 80% to 100%
- Must be given prior training and approved to operate trucks, equipment, chainsaws, etc.
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