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Automation Personnel Services is seeking General Laborers for a 12-week demolition project in Houma, LA. In this position, you will focus on the careful dismantling and removal of buildings and structures. Your primary responsibility will be to safely and efficiently deconstruct these structures, often in preparation for new construction or redevelopment projects. This project begins on September 1.

Pay Rate  $16.00 - $22.00 per hour 

Schedule and Hours  Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. 

Demolition Clean Up Crew Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform physically demanding demolition work, including lifting heavy materials, operating equipment, and working in challenging environmental conditions.• Utilize hand tools, power tools, heavy machinery, or explosives to safely dismantle old or structurally unsound buildings.• Manage traffic by directing vehicles away from active demolition sites to ensure safety.• Communicate with heavy equipment operators by signaling to guide the proper positioning and operation of machinery.• Conduct routine maintenance and inspections on tools, equipment, and machinery to keep them in safe working condition.• Inspect structures to identify key components and determine the most effective demolition techniques.

Demolition Clean Up Crew Qualifications & Requirements• Workplace Standards:

• Drug- and alcohol-free; no smoking on the property
• A positive, professional attitude is required
• Must bring lunch daily; leaving the job site during shifts is not allowed

• Dress Code & Required Equipment:

• Long-sleeve shirts (gray or navy blue, no graphics)
• Durable long pants (no holes or distressing)
• Steel-toe work boots
• Safety gear: helmet, glasses, gloves, and dust mask
• Tools: box knife and hammer

• Pre-Employment Requirements:

• I-9 employment verification
• 10-panel drug screening
• Background check
• Lift test
• Safety assessment

• Preferred Qualifications:

• OSHA 10 Certification (a plus)
• Bilingual (a plus)

Job Type  Full-time, temporary 

Benefits  • Weekly Pay • Medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance • 40 Hours Service Bonus after 1 year of continuous service and 1500 hours • 6 paid Holidays after 1 year of continuous service and 1500 hours 

401(k) Retirement Plan Automation Personnel Services is the only staffing agency specializing in manufacturing and industrial roles that offers 401K matching to all eligible contingent and temporary associates. 

Interested in this job? Click Apply Now, email your resume to [email protected] or call us at 225.###.#### to learn more.

You can also apply in person at our office located at

Automation Personnel Services Baton Rouge Branch11445 Coursey BlvdSuite QBaton Rouge, LA 70816

Bonus Opportunity! We are also offering a $50.00 referral bonus. Both employee and referral must stay on assignment for 30 days to receive the payout. 

About Automation Personnel Services Automation Personnel Services is a highly recognized staffing agency with over 30 years of experience in manufacturing and light-industrial staffing. Our accolades include: • 10-time consecutive winner of the ClearlyRated® Best of Staffing Client Award (2016-2025). • Winner of the ClearlyRated® Best of Staffing Talent Award (2019-2025). • Recipient of the Safety Standard of Excellence Award by the American Staffing Association. • Named one of the Best Staffing Companies to Work For by CIO Views Magazine. • Consistently ranked among the top U.S. staffing agencies by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA). 

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