Concrete Construction General Laborer

Concrete Construction General Laborer – Bettis Companies – Odessa, NE, with extensive travel across the Midwest (Oklahoma, Kansas, Arkansas, Nebraska). Starts at $19.00/hour and includes medical, dental, vision insurance options and per diem benefits.

• Prep construction sites by clearing obstacles and hazards.
• Assemble and disassemble all temporary structures and forms.
• Manage traffic movement and traffic control in the construction area.
• Clean up rubble and debris and perform general housekeeping and cleanup of the job site.
• Loading and unloading materials and supplies.
• Digging trenches, removing filling, and/or compacting earth with use of shovels and rakes.
• Follow supervisors' instructions and assist carpenters and other skilled craftspeople with tasks such as concrete footings, setting curb forms, ADA forms, and paving forms.
• Build job‑specific wood forms and assemble commercially available form systems.
• Demonstrate versatility by properly utilizing heavy machinery such as excavator and skid loader as needed.
• Finish bridge decks such as concrete vibration.
• Set and tie steel as required.
• Pour, grade, and finish concrete.
• Shovel dirt, gravel, and asphalt.
• Check and maintain grade stakes and other survey markings.
• Maintain equipment and tools.
• Enter confined spaces as required.
• Rigging.
• Provide flagging and directions to crane operators.
• Walk on rebar, perform incidental work items, and other construction‑related duties as required.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information and represent the company professionally on and off the job site.

• Over 18 years of age.
• Pass pre‑employment drug screen with a “Negative” result.
• Pass post‑offer physical with a “Capable” result.
• Familiar with staking and checking grade.
• Experience using a concrete vibrator and other finishing tools.
• Familiar with construction terminology and hand signals.
• In‑depth knowledge of construction procedures, OSHA guidelines, and construction equipment, including safe operating practices and signs of maintenance issues.
• Excellent time‑management skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Detail‑oriented with excellent follow‑through.
• Dependable and able to work independently with little supervision as well as with a team.
• Able to use hand and power tools and possess basic mechanical skills.
• Ready to learn from on‑the‑job training when necessary.
• Must be able to work extended hours as required by the workload.
• Must be able to run 15 90lb chipping hammer/sack hammer for an extended amount of time.
• Ability to stoop and kneel frequently; to climb, balance, crouch, and crawl occasionally.
• Ability to lift 0‑25 pounds constantly; 25‑75 pounds frequently; 75+ pounds occasionally.
• Constant exposure to weather extremes, dust/fumes; constant time spent working on feet.
• Occasional use of vibratory tools and work above/below ground.
• Must have cumalong and straight‑edge experience.

• Highly competitive pay.
• Employee bonus program opportunities: annual incentive, referral, profit‑sharing.
• Health insurance: medical, dental, vision and employee wellness program.
• Life insurance, disability, and retirement options.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• On‑the‑job training with a strong emphasis on safety.
• Stable company with strong growth.
• A culture that values professional growth, development, and internal promotion.

• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions and all types of terrain.
• Able to meet all physical requirements; tolerate loud noises, odors, gases, dust, etc.
• Able to work in extreme temperatures, confined spaces, high places, and excavated areas.
• Some travel may be required depending on the job.

Koss Construction Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace. Women, Minorities, and Veterans are encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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