Laborer, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor, Construction Labor ​/ Trades

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About Hensel Phelps:

Founded in 1937, Hensel Phelps specializes in building development, construction and facility services in markets ranging from aviation to government, commercial, transportation, critical facilities, healthcare and transportation. Ranked #1 in aviation and #6 overall general contractor in 2024 by BD+C, Hensel Phelps is one of the largest employee‑owned general contractors in the country. Driven to deliver EXCELLENCE in all we do and supported by our core values of Ownership, Integrity, Builder, Diversity and Community, Hensel Phelps brings our clients' visions to life with a comprehensive approach that begins with innovative planning and extends throughout the life of the property.

• Verification of Work Authorization and Employment Eligibility
• Substance Abuse Screening
• Physical Exam (if applicable)
• Background Checks for Badging/Security Clearances (if applicable)

Laborers have general responsibility to provide support and assistance to the other skilled crafts working on the project. Laborers support the form carpenters and the concrete operation, assist ironworkers/rodbusters with the installation of reinforcing steel, and help masons with block and brickwork installation. This is a safety‑sensitive position.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Follow safe work practices in accordance with the Hensel Phelps safety and health program.
• Must be able to take initiative.
• 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.

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

• Prepare areas for the placement of concrete, including final excavation of dirt and rock and fine grading for floor slabs. This work involves shoveling for extended periods of time.
• Assemble concrete forms; lift form prefabricated metal form panels and assist in placement.
• Handle the concrete bucket suspended from a crane that transfers the concrete from the concrete truck to the placement area. After pouring, muck the concrete in slabs to spread it evenly.
• Assist in stripping concrete forms and transporting them for storage after the concrete has cured.
• Assist concrete finishers in moving power trowels and power screeds used to finish the concrete surface.
• Support block masons by handling and transporting bags of cement, lime, sand, and grout, and by stocking blocks and bricks.
• Assist carpenters in handling and setting door frames, transporting door frames from storage to work areas and stacking them as needed.
• Load, unload, and identify building materials, machinery, and tools. Distribute site materials to the appropriate locations per project plans and specifications, ensuring proper distribution and a clean, well‑maintained site.
• Promote a safe work environment and communicate job‑site hazards, help secure the job site at the end of each day, and verify that all site materials are properly stored.

• Heavy Work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Walk, kneel, sit, crouch, reach, stoop, read/see, speak, push, pull, lift, stand, and finger/type as required. Frequency varies by workflow and field activity.
• Walk frequently around the job site.
• Sometimes operate a computer or tablet and other office machinery, such as a calculator and phone.
• Communicate frequently with employees and external stakeholders regarding office and field administration topics.
• Read written communications and view mail submissions. Read and understand blueprints, load charts, and take/verify field measurements.
• Climb and descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding, and ramps at various heights.
• Work from heights for…