What are the responsibilities and job description for the Concrete Laborer position at COST of Wisconsin, Inc.?
Summary
As a Concrete Laborer you are a member of a collaborative and skilled team that applies and fabricates concrete components of various theme construction projects. The work is performed efficiently, safely, and according to specifications. This role is hands-on and nonexempt.
COST is a theme construction company that fabricates and manufactures custom creative projects for museums, theme and water parks, aquariums, zoological exhibits, and other unique clients. Check out our work on our website!
Schedule: M - Th 6:00am - 3:30pm and F 6:00am to 10:00am. Overtime as needed based on business demand.
Highlights of Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Smooth, finish, and shape concrete surfaces.
- Set up and operate concrete mixers, while meeting raw material codes and batch requirements.
- Spread lightweight cement mix; install anchor bolts and steel plates.
- Operate hoists, cranes, and rigging to move materials.
- Use hand tools and power tools including shovels, rakes, drills, saws, and tape measures.
- Arrange, demold, and reset concrete forms.
- Perform various general labor tasks, including cleaning tools and equipment.
- Drive a forklift (certification training provided).
- Remove hazards in the work area, wear appropriate PPE, and clean up dirt, trash, and debris.
Knowledge, Education, and Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Preferred: construction knowledge including reading and understanding blueprints, sketches, and material layouts
- Preferred: One year in concrete application processes
- Combined experience and education will be considered
- Familiar with hand tools
- Preferred: forklift operation
Skills and Abilities
- Must demonstrate COST's Core Competencies
- Strong reading comprehension, common sense, and listening skills, to understand and follow instructions
- Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing; solid team collaboration skills
- Critical thinking skills; strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work in a safe manner; preferred: OSHA safety experience/training/awareness
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Birthday paid time off
- 8 paid holidays
- Company paid basic life insurance
- Medical insurance
- Voluntary insurance: dental, short term disability, term life, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance
- 401k
- Quarterly variable pay bonus
Physical Requirements
- Strength and stamina, including the ability to work outside in varying weather conditions
- Regularly stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel; regularly walk, climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
- Must have close, distance, color, and peripheral vision; depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
- Must lift 70 lbs. from floor to waist, 90 lbs. from waist to chest, and 25 lbs. chest to above head. Must carry 50 lbs. for 50 ft., push a 100 lb. wheeled cart for 100 ft., and drag 50 lbs. for 100 ft.
Work Environment
- Standard production environment includes exposure to odors, fumes, or airborne particles, and typical machinery noise (moderate to loud)
- Overtime may be required, depending on the project deadline
The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principle functions of the occupation and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work that may be inherent in the occupation. COST of Wisconsin, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity workplace.
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