Vaughn Construction

Overview

Vaughn is a regional commercial construction company operating throughout Texas, focused on building higher education, healthcare, and research buildings. The company utilizes the latest technology to plan and build high-quality facilities while fostering a family-like environment committed to safety, integrity, teamwork, excellence, and work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of tasks involving strenuous manual labor in heavy construction projects.
• Unload, carry, place, and secure with tie wire concrete reinforcing steel and accessories.
• Manually excavate and fill trenches and ditches.
• Handle and store materials.
• Place and finish concrete utilizing hand and power tools including troweling machines.
• Prepare for concrete pour including installing embedded items and cleaning.
• Patch, repair, and rub concrete.
• Construct built-in-place or prefabricated wooden forms for molding concrete structures.
• Mans entry and egress gates to control jobsite.
• Assist in demolishing activities.
• Operate pneumatic hammers, vibrators, and tampers.
• Operate electric powered tools.
• Signal operators to guide them in moving equipment and provide assistance.
• Operate large powered machinery and equipment.
• Follow safety rules.

Requirements

• High school education or equivalent preferred.
• 6 months to one year of construction experience.
• Willingness and ability to perform manual work following verbal and written instructions.
• Some knowledge of the proper use of equipment, materials, and supplies used in heavy construction work.
• Some knowledge of first aid and applicable safety precautions.
• Ability to work independently and complete daily activities according to work schedule.
• Ability to lift heavy objects, walk, and stand for long periods of time and perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to use equipment and tools properly and safely.
• Ability to understand, follow, and transmit written and oral instructions.
• Ability to meet punctuality and attendance schedule with dependability and consistency.