ABOUT THE JOB

The Concrete Laborer/Finisher will perform many tasks that require physical labor on construction sites in all types of weather. May operate hand and power tools of all types: air hammers, earth tampers, and cement mixers, concrete saws, surveying and measuring equipment, small equipment and skid steer loaders. May clean and prepare sites, dig trenches, set braces to support form work, erect scaffolding, clean up rubble and debris, and tear out concrete. Will assist other craft workers and take instructions. In addition, they will position and secrete steel bars or mesh in concrete forms in order to reinforce concrete through a variety of fasteners, rod-bending machines and hand tools. The concrete carpenter/finisher will assist other craft workers when required as well. This position will learn their trade through on-the-job training.

Job Responsibilities include:

• Operates hand and power tools as needed, including air hammers, earth tampers, concrete mixers, small mechanical hoists, saws, power drills, and a variety of other equipment and instruments
• Cleans and prepares construction sites to eliminate possible hazards, including rubble and debris
• Blue Print literate
• Signals Equipment Operators to facilitate alignment, movement, and adjustment of equipment
• Assists Electrician with loading, transporting, unloading, and furnishing materials, tools and supplies
• Restocks worksite supplies and materials as necessary
• Identifies and follows safe working procedures
• Identifies and stops unsafe work practices that present imminent danger to themselves and others
• Responsibilities as assigned, including, but not limited to: Layout, Read stations, Curb/gutter, flat work, Structural/retaining walls, operate skid steer

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• 5 years of experience or knowledge required
• Some experience operating equipment preferred, but not required
• Ability to pass required drug screen and background check
• Ability to work overtime and some weekends as required
• Must possess a valid driver's license
• Ability to gain access to military installations and facilities if applicable
• Ability to work effectively with a team
• Ability to communicate clearly
• Knowledge of and ability to use power and hand tools, materials, and other equipment used on construction sites preferred, but not required
• Knowledge of excavation and backfilling methods, practices, and procedures preferred, but not required
• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures specific to labor work, including OSHA standards
• Ability to listen to and understand information and direction both verbally and in writing
• Ability to learn on the job
• Demonstrate willingness to take on job challenges
• Demonstrate energy and stamina to accomplish work tasks
• Demonstrate reliability, responsibility, and dependability
• Demonstrate careful attention to detail and thoroughness

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