Pavement Marking Field Laborer

Job Title:Field Laborer

Position Type: Hourly. 7A 5P; Hours may vary based on project

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Department/Division: Pavement Marking

Organizational Alignment:

• Reports to: Pavement Marking Supervisor
• Direct report staff includes: NA
• Provides indirect leadership to: NA

Position Summary:

The Field Laborer is responsible for performing onsite duties and ensuring that construction and safety standards are maintained at all pavement marking projects performed by First Star Safety.

Key Responsibilities:

• Install temporary pavement markings
• Operate and maintain paint trucks
• Implement striping plans and perform needed layout
• Set traffic cones
• Flagging Traffic
• Driving trail vehicles
• Project setup and breakdown including
  • Signs
  • Cones
  • Stenciling
  • Cleaning road

• Flags traffic
• Drives follow/Trail vehicle
• Sets signs in place

• Log yield conversions
• Assist supervisor in various tasks and duties.
• Document daily activities and report findings.
• Immediately notifies foreman and supervisors of any emergency, worksite accidents or other serious incidents
• Adhere to all safety protocols and guidelines, including Wearing proper and necessary PPE at all times

• Assist with special projects or tasks as needed to support the overall organization's objectives
• Perform other duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of projects

Performance Expectations/KPIs:

• Accuracy in setting up pavement markings
• Timely and precise documentation of activities and findings.
• Required Resource Availability: Percentage of times all required resources (materials, equipment) are available at the start of a task or project.
• Feedback from supervisors regarding support and efficiency.
• Safety Incident Reporting accuracy
• The number of safety protocol breaches.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Familiarity with ODOT standards is preferred
• Heavy highway experience is preferred
• Knowledge in traffic control and/or highway construction a plus
• Have knowledge of hand tools and other tools
• Team player with good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work extended hours when necessary.
• Motivated, self-driven, and able to work with minimal oversight.
• Clean, organized work habits.
• Physical aptitude to handle weights and prolonged standing.
• Commitment to safety and quality
• Must pass and maintain a clean drug screen
• Must become an active Union member of the Laborers International Union of North America

Licenses or Certifications:

• Must possess a valid State of Ohio drivers license and a driving record suitable for insurability.
• Worksite Traffic Supervisor (WTS) Certification Preferred
• CPR Certified Preferred
• First Aid Certification Preferred
• ATSSA Certification Preferred
• CDL

Soft Skills:

• Communication: Proficient in both conveying and receiving information, facilitating transparent discussions with stakeholders and clients.
• Time Management: Consistently meets deadlines by efficiently prioritizing and allocating time.
• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving: Aptitude for analyzing challenges and formulating effective solutions, even under stress.
• Team Collaboration: An inclusive approach, valuing the contributions of all and fostering a cooperative environment.
• Adaptability: Agile in approach, able to pivot based on changing project or market conditions
• Coachable/ Willingness to learn: Possessesa desire to learn and the ability to adapt based on guidance. It involves active listening, a positive attitude towards growth, and the humility to acknowledge areas for improvement.

Abilities:

• Possess all auditory, speaking and communicating capabilities
• Physical requirements: sitting, standing, walking, bending, twisting, holding, climbing, pushing, pulling, lifting up to 50 lbs., seeing and reading
• All FSS employees are required to comply with our Substance Abuse Prevention Policy as a condition of employment. FSS may condition offers of employment upon taking and passing of a post-offer/pre-employment drug screen.

Statement of Flexibility: We reserve the right to change or modify job duties and assignments at any time. The above job description is not all encompassing. Position functions and qualifications may vary depending on business necessity.

Confidentiality Clause: It is our policy that all information considered confidential will not be disclosed to external parties or team members without a need to know.