Laborer, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor, Heavy Equipment Operator

General Description

A Laborer position is an entry level position for candidates with minimal experience in the bridge or heavy structural concrete industry. A successful Laborer will assist job foremen, working foremen or carpenters as needed.

• Has perfected the skills learned as a Base Laborer
• Basic knowledge of terminology and processes used in bridge & culvert construction
• As assigned by the job foreman, working foreman or carpenters on the job
• Basic working knowledge of equipment used on jobsites and how to use safely
• Maintain equipment and tools
• Can finish concrete (rubbing & grinding)
• Knows how to build proper handrails on various, common structures
• Capable of building formwork with supervision
• Understand and follows all company safety rules
• Attend all company training and safety meetings
• Be punctual, have satisfactory attendance
• Knows how to safely hang and adjust overhang jacks
• Exhibits proficiency in grinding, rubbing and painting techniques and process
• Can identify basic jobsite safety concerns & understands how to protect him/herself
• Has unquestioned work ethic and initiative
• Can build and install form whalers
• Can assemble and tie metal forms
• Anticipates next steps and can help gather materials needed

A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred. Must be able to understand work directions and communicate effectively with job site supervisors and fellow employees.

• Constant physical effort, including standing, is required during a regular work shift of at least eight hours per day. Employees must be able to stand for extended periods of time, and to stoop, bend, and crouch as required to perform Key Duties.
• Work is often performed at significant heights, requiring the employee to climb ladders, use aerial lifts and/or walk narrow bridge beams.
• Frequently work with hands extended overhead, sometimes in conjunction with the operation of hand power tools.
• Ability to lift and carry, on a frequent basis, at least 50-90 pounds personally, and up to 150 pounds with assistance.
• Manual dexterity to hand-carry generators, lumber and other construction materials, forms, power tools, and hand tools.
• Capable of operating concrete vibrators for extended periods of time.
• Physical dexterity to pour, grade and finish concrete, involving stretching, proper placement of legs, and use of arms and hands in repetitive motions.
• Maintain constant alertness to the multiple concurrent activities of the construction site, including the activities of other employees and contractors, the operation of stationary equipment, and the movement of mobile equipment.
• Frequently walk on uneven surfaces, including natural ground in varying weather conditions.
• Capable of walking on rebar mats with varying spacing for extended durations.
• Using ladders or crawling, as required.
• Capable to provide direction and flagging for operators of cranes with varying capacities.
• Capable of safely and productively operating a man-lift.
• Ability to maintain balance while working on leading edge surfaces.

• Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Work environment periodically exposes the employees to high levels of noise, grease, and dust that is typically associated with a construction project.
• Employees regularly work near heavy equipment and moving machinery.
• Work may involve a variety of substances commonly found on construction sites such as form oil, grease, curing compounds, gasoline, diesel fuel and ready mixed concrete.

• Tool Belt and side pouches
• Work boots (leather with steel toe recommended)
• 16-22 oz. hammer with straight or curved claws
• Retractable steel tape (25’ min)
• Flat bar (Wonder Bar or equivalent)
• Lineman pliers (high pivot recommended)
• Chalk Box