What are the responsibilities and job description for the Labor/Carpenter/Concrete Finisher (Union Position) position at Weitz?
Our Company views employees as our most valuable asset, and the key to our success. We are committed to growing a diverse and inclusive culture that inspires, motivates, and continuously improves. Community involvement, employee empowerment, and strong relationships makes The Weitz Company a great place to work.
The Weitz Company is seeking Concrete Finishers, Laborers, and Carpenters to be located on a project site in Des Moines, IA.
What You'll Do : Concrete Finisher :
- Place concrete forms one board high
- Oil formwork prior to concrete or grout placement
- Place concrete to specified depth and consistency
- Ensure the reinforcing steel is free of rust, scale, dirt, etc. prior to placement of concrete
- Level, smooth and shape surfaces of freshly poured concrete to specified finish.
- Remove defective spots and finish concrete surfaces to specified finish
- Operate trowel machines, concrete saws, and other concrete finishing equipment
- Patch concrete structures such as walls, floors, stairs, etc.
- Ensure placement of material is completed to prevent 'cold joints'
- Comply with company policy, standards, codes and safety regulation
- Clean tools and equipment after use; dispose of all trash, scrap concrete, concrete / grout bags, scrap lumber, etc.; wreck and dispose all form material after curing
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Laborer :
Carpenter :
What We're Looking For :
To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each previously stated duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and ability necessary to succeed in this role.
Physical Demands :
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to bend, sit, stand and walk on uneven ground; use hands to manipulate objects, tools or controls; frequently make repetitive reaching and other movements with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee frequently is required to speak and listen and must regularly lift and / or move materials. Specific vision abilities include close vision and ability to adjust focus. This list is to be considered general and not all-inclusive. The Company reserves the right to change or modify, consistent with business necessity.
Work Environment :
While performing the duties of this job, the employee must wear all company or project required personal protective equipment (PPE), regularly work in outside weather conditions, be aware of close moving mechanical parts, and perform in high, precarious places. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and / or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
Employee must also be able to work scheduled / unscheduled overtime, per the needs of the project (weekends and holidays included).
What We Offer :
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position at this time.
The Company is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment (minorities, females, veterans, individuals with disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected categories in accordance with state and federal laws). The Company is a drug and alcohol free workplace and background checks are required if applicable. Click the following link to view our Privacy Notice :
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