Construction Laborer

Union contractors are seeking Construction Laborers for Heavy/Highway and Building work. This is an opportunity for you to become a member of LiUNA (Laborers International Union of North America) Local 1290.

General Laborers are needed now
. At least three years of experience (4000 work hours). Need skills working as:
Mason Tenders/ Hod Carriers

• Scaffold building experience
• Ability to operate off-road fork truck safely
• Ability to move around on scaffold safely carrying 12-inch blocks
• Knowledge of Mixing machine or Hopper operation
• Fork truck license and scaffold building certification a plus

• Ability to work with a concrete truck and run a chute safely with correct signals
• Ability to use concrete come-along for flatwork and site work efficiently
• Ability to work as a team for long hours
• Concrete finishing skills are a plus
• Straight Edge or Screed Board experience is a plus
• Hose Man experience on a pump truck is a plus

• Experienced asphalt raker must have an understanding of the asphalt laying process
• Able to rake and shovel
• Experienced screed must be able to operate and control the screed
• Understand the asphalt laying process

• Experienced pipelayer must be able to :
  Set up pipe laser
• Use manhole mount
• Alignment instrument
• Use auto level
• Must be able to layout manholes and curb inlet boxes
• Read blueprints and figure construction grades cuts and fills
• Knowledge of trench safety and shoring required
• Able to pour and finish inverts and collars
• Understand water lines installation, mechanical fittings, mega lugs, valves, and hydrants.

Union Wages for experienced workers vary by field and location. All union wages include fringes(health insurance and benefits) and the estimated salary for experienced workers is between $75,000 and $85,000 annually. Our apprenticeship program is available for less experienced workers looking for a great career opportunity. Union members - contact your hall for more information.