General Laborer

DIRECT HIRE - LONG TERM OPPORTUNITY WITH NATIONAL GC - MULTI YEAR PROJECT

Position Description:

Laborers have a general responsibility to provide support and assistance to the other skilled crafts working on the project. Laborers provide support for the form carpenters and for the concrete operation in general.

Position Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Follow safe work practices in accordance with the Lead Technical safety and health program.
• Experience with a wide variety of construction machinery.
• Knowledge of maintenance of various construction equipment.
• Must be able to take initiative and ask questions.
• Possess a keen attention to detail and be able to follow instructions.
• Workers must provide their own safety footwear.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and professionally with co-workers and stakeholders.
• Strong mathematical reasoning and quantitative skills.
• Must be reliable and punctual. This includes having reliable transportation and consistent work attendance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experienced in construction layout, blueprint reading, and shop drawing reading.
• Experience in floating and curing.
• OSHA 10 Certification.
• CPR & First Aid Certification.

Essential Duties:

• Preparation of areas for the placement of concrete involves final excavation of dirt and rock and fine grading for floor slabs. This work involves shoveling for extended periods of time.
• Exposure to cold weather concrete and working with a thawzall.
• Assembly of concrete forms, laborers are required to lift prefabricated metal form panels and assist in their placement.
• Handle the concrete bucket suspended from a crane that transfers the concrete from the concrete truck to the placement area. After the concrete is poured from the bucket, laborers muck the concrete in slabs to spread it evenly.
• After the concrete has cured, the laborers assist in stripping the concrete forms and transporting them for storage.
• Assist in moving power trowels and power screeds used to finish the concrete surface.
• Load, unload, and identify building materials, machinery, and tools. Distribute site materials to the appropriate locations, according to project plans and specifications. Responsible for ensuring that all materials are properly distributed, and the site is swept and well maintained.
• Promote a safe work environment and communicate jobsite hazards. This includes helping to secure the jobsite at the end of business each day and verifying that all site materials are properly stored.
• General site cleaning, including but not limited to, trash removal and sweeping.
• Support site logistics.

Benefits:

Lead Technical provides generous benefits for our full-time employees. This position is eligible for company-paid medical insurance, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment, long-term disability, 401(K) retirement plan, and our employee assistance program (EAP). Lead Technical also believes in the importance of taking time to recharge. As a result, employees are eligible for paid time off beginning upon hire.