Laborer - Earthmoving

Job Description

The Laborer is an entry level position responsible for maintaining clean orderly grounds, facilities, and equipment and for assisting customers when needed. Laborers must be able to perform independently under close supervision. The Laborer must be willing to work in all climates and be able to perform physically challenging tasks such as cleaning mud and debris from machines and cleaning the wash pad area.

The position requires the basic knowledge of equipment operation including lift trucks, aerial equipment, on-highway trucks, and off-highway trucks. The Laborer will demonstrate initiative, commitment to teamwork, enthusiasm for customer service, and dedication to finding solutions in an efficient manner. The Laborer will advance in pay as attitude, skill level, and job performance allows.

• Basic safe machine operation
• Identification of material handling equipment product lines
• Follows 5-Star Contamination Control procedures
• Performs shop and yard clean-up and organization as required
• Operates wash rack equipment and properly cleans equipment as required
  
  Keeps accurate records of all work
• Assists customers and Company personnel on the yard

Education: High school diploma or the equivalent required.

Experience: Previous work experience preferred but not required. Interest in heavy equipment or industry preferred.

Skills &

Competencies:

Organizational Skills, Basic Technical Skills, Written, verbal, and telephone communication skills.

Job Training: Area specific technical training, OSHA and MSHA required training, Compliance Training.

Work is normally performed in a Service Department shop or on location or customer job sites. Exposure to physical risk and variable weather conditions is associated with this position. Standing on hard surfaces for extended periods of time is often required.

• Ability to speak, write, listen, and type effectively.
• Ability to safely reach, kneel, grasp, and stoop.
• Ability to safely lift up to 75lbs.
• Ability to safely climb ladders and climb on/under heavy equipment.

• Slips, trips, and falls
• Strains, sprains, and lifting‑related injuries
• Heat exhaustion and cold stress
• Hand injuries
• Moving equipment and machinery
• General job site hazards
• Stress and fatigue from overexertion

Thompson Tractor is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.