Heavy Civil Concrete Laborer & Structural Formwork Installer

Company Name:
Baseline Contracting, Inc.

Location:

Coplay, PA (Lehigh Valley & Eastern PA Heavy Civil Regional Operations)

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Schedule:

Full Time, Monday through Friday (Consistent Overtime Available Based on Project Demands)

Industry: Heavy Highway Construction, Civil Infrastructure, Bridge & Structural Masonry, PennDOT Contracting, and 3D Slipform Concrete

Pay Scale: $22.00 to $36.00 per hour ($45,760.00 to $74,880.00 base annual baseline Immediate Prevailing Wage Opportunities)

Incentives:

Weekly Pay Cycle, High-Yield Prevailing Wage Contract Rates, Complete PPE & Safety Apparel Provided, Technical Training Tracks, Comprehensive Health Insurance, Corporate Retirement Plan

Baseline Contracting, Inc. is seeking a hardworking Heavy Civil Concrete Laborer & Structural Formwork Installer to join our Field Operations team based in Coplay, PA.

In this hands-on civil field role, you will participate directly in structural concrete pours, formwork assembly, subgrade compaction, and finishing operations across high-visibility bridge, highway, municipal, and PennDOT projects. Utilizing advanced structural masonry tools and 3D-capable slipform technology, you will build critical civil infrastructure—including retaining walls, bridge decks, slipform barriers, and water treatment structures. If you bring 2 or more years of concrete or heavy civil construction experience, a safety-first mindset, and a desire to build a career with access to high-yield prevailing wage contracts, Baseline Contracting provides steady year-round work, paid trade training, and clear paths to crew lead roles.

• Site Prep & Subgrade Compaction:
  Execute excavation, raking, grade setting, and mechanical compaction of soil and aggregate subgrades using plate compactors and rollers.
• Formwork Assembly & Steel Reinforcement:
  Assemble, square, level, and brace heavy wood or metal structural forms; place, tie, and secure steel rebar cages and wire mesh reinforcement.
• Concrete Placement & Vibration:
  Direct concrete placement during live pours; utilize internal mechanical vibrators, screeds, and hand tools to properly consolidate and level raw material.
• Surface Curing & Finish Support:
  Apply chemical curing compounds, run layout controls, assist with surface finishing to target grade specs, and execute joint cutting.
• Trade Equipment Operation:
  Safely operate concrete saws, internal vibrators, power trowels, plate compactors, and basic material handling equipment on active job sites.
• Site Safety & Logistics Control:
  Maintain clean, hazard-free work zones, manage tool maintenance, enforce OSHA safety standards, and assist with material transport across regional project sites.

Required

• Civil Concrete Tenure:
  Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience in heavy civil construction, structural concrete placement, form setting, or highway masonry.
• Physical Endurance & Stamina:
  Physical capability to perform active labor, maneuver heavy materials (50 lbs), and work outdoors in varying Eastern Pennsylvania weather conditions over extended shifts.
• Reliable Transportation:
  Reliable personal transportation to travel punctually to regional job sites across the Lehigh Valley and surrounding areas.
• Safety-First Mindset:
  Strong commitment to job site safety guidelines, active listening skills, and willingness to learn automated 3D slipform paving technology.

Preferred

• Advanced Trade
  
  Competencies:
  
  Experience with automated 3D slipform concrete machinery, PennDOT project specifications, or structural form carpentry.
• Safety
  
  Certifications:
  
  Active OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety card or CPR/First Aid credentials.
• Commer…