Concrete Helper

Career Opportunities with W. G. Yates & Sons Construction Company

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Concrete Helper assists a Concrete Finisher in constructing, erecting, installing, and repairing concrete structures, in fixtures of wood, plywood, and patent-type form systems using hand tools and power tools within tolerances that conform to drawings and specifications.

• Level IV:
  Competent to complete Journeyman level Concrete tasks with minimal supervision.

• Assist with operating a transit/level to set grade for paving forms, establish sub-grade, and set grade pens for finished concrete grade.
• Assist with setting forms for alleys, streets, driveways, sidewalks, ADA ramps, inlets, curbs, and concrete structure improvements.
• Assist with placing and finishing concrete to the correct grade to ensure proper drainage and smooth ride quality that adheres to all City, State, and Federal Standards.
• Operation of electric and pneumatic tools.
• Selects, loads, and hauls job material to the work site.
• Direct the casting of the concrete with the truck driver.
• Assist with pouring smoothing and leveling concrete using a rake, trowel, float, and screed.
• Assist with applying seal and hardening components.
• Safely operates power vibrators to ensure the concrete is compacted.
• Assist with the polishing surface using a power surfacing machine
• Work within precise standards of accuracy.
• Compare and see differences in the size, shape, and form of lines, figures, and objects.
• Observe flat drawings or diagrams and understand how they would look like solid objects.
• Apply basic mathematical skills.
• Follow oral and written directions.
• Demonstrate Yates Core Values and Principles
• Follow Yates Code of Conduct
• Safety Responsibilities and Expectations
  • Responsible for refusing unsafe work and for carrying out all work by the established Yates Safety Procedures and Work Practices
  • Report all incidents, near hits, and hazards to management.
  • Required to wear and maintain personal PPE.
  • Advise fellow employees of hazardous situations.
  • Participate in workplace inspections.
  • Comply with statutory requirements, including duty of care.
  • Participate in required and assigned training.
  • Provide suggestions to improve Safety.
  • Present a mature approach to working safely.
  • Attend prestart and Safety meetings and contribute.
• Other related duties as needed and assigned by Field Supervision.
• This is not an all-inclusive list of tasks an employee may be asked to do. Employees are expected to complete any tasks they are assigned.

Level IV:

• Thirty-six (36) + months of heavy industrial-related concrete experience
• Other verified experiences or certifications with concrete experience

Level III:

• Twenty-four (24) to thirty-five (35) months of heavy industrial-related concrete experience

Level II:

• Twelve (12) to twenty-three (23) months of heavy industrial-related concrete experience

Level I:

• Zero (0) to eleven (11) months of heavy industrial-related concrete experience
• One (1) year of industrial experience

• Must have the ability to read and interpret instructions and documentation
• Personal hand tools required for craft as established on the Yates Industrial Minimum Tool List
• Successful completion of required Safety training to include, but not limited to, Confined Space, LOTO, and Working at Heights

This job description reflects an assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. This is not an all-inclusive list of functions that an employee may be asked to do. Employees are expected to complete any tasks they are assigned.

Physical requirements for this role may include but are not limited to:

• All weather conditions at varying temperatures
• Work at varying elevations
• Will work in windy and dusty environments
• Moderate to high noise levels
• The project site will contain light to heavy equipment vehicles, small to large equipment, materials, communication equipment, and tools
• Ability to hear bells, whistles, and alarms
• Required to wear safety-approved body harnesses when working at 4’ or above
• Required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting, climbing, and…