Concrete Construction Laborer

Job Description Summary

The laborer is responsible for moving material such as lumber, bending rebar and assisting the carpenter in setting up forms, stripping forms, oiling forms, placing concrete, setting blankets, taping, manual grading, and general clean up on the project. This is a safety sensitive position.

Job Site's are in Northern Nevada and Northern California.

What We Can Offer You:

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• 401(K) with match & Company profit share plan
• Disability & Life Insurance
• Family Friendly work environment

Requirements:

Skill, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Possess the ability to follow instructions as directed by Carpenter/Foreman/Superintendent.
• Possess ability to operate hand tools and hand power tools such as a hammer, tape measure, pliers, shovel, pick, rotohammer, wacker, jack hammers, digging bars, blowers, etc.
• Previous experience performing the listed duties and tasks for the position. Lives in the Northern Nevada and Northern California area where most of the work will be performed.

Physical

• Body Positions - Long time periods of bending, lifting and standing.
• Body Movements - Ability to walk, climb, stoop, kneel or crawl on uneven ground, carry one hundred (100) pounds, dig with a shovel, swing a pick, swing a mallet, operate vibrating/hopping equipment such as a wacker, rotohammer, etc. Repeated use of hands, eyes, ears, arms and voice.
• Body Senses - Ability to obtain information, listening, talking, and seeing.
• Mental - Language requirements are reading and the ability to communicate clearly.

Working Conditions

Primarily outdoor activity during all seasons. Environment also includes frequent work around motor vehicles, cranes, moving equipment and vibrating equipment.

Essential Functions

The basic function of the laborer is to move material such as lumber, oiling forms and general cleanup of the project. Listen to directions, strip forms, and saw cut & demo concrete. This is a safety sensitive position.

Duties and Tasks

• Get to work as directed and on time daily
• Follow instructions as directed by Foreman/Superintendent
• Move materials as directed by Foreman/Superintendent
• Dig out footings as necessary by using a pick and shovel
• Operate equipment such as wacker, rotohammer, etc. as needed
• Assist form setters in moving forms and lumber
• Oil forms
• Assist form setters in placing concrete
• Cut, grind and demo concrete
• Cleanup project site
• Operate tools with caution and care in a manner to obtain maximum usefulness and to extend the lifetime of the tools and/or equipment
• Work in a safe, continuous, conscientious manner to produce a quality end product. This is a safety sensitive position.
• Make known to foreman/superintendent any safety hazards
• Work additional hours' on weekend/overtime required
• Ability to work out of town required

Minimum tools required for a laborer:

• Leather Work Boots
• Concrete Gloves
• Safety Goggles/Glasses
• Hard Hat
• Quality Leather Gloves
• Rain Gear
• 25 Foot or Longer Tape Measure
• 22 oz. Claw Hammer
• Lineman’s Pliers