Laborer, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor, Construction Labor ​/ Trades

Methuen Construction is a leading self performing industrial and heavy civil general contractor with over 65 years of experience We specialize in the construction of water and wastewater treatment facilities industrial facilities and other critical infrastructure projects Serving private municipal state and federal clients across the Northeast we deliver innovative well planned projects that are completed on time and with an uncompromising focus on safety At Methuen we foster a culture of teamwork respect and a can do attitude that values every teammate and stakeholder Methuen Construction is seeking a Laborer to provide essential support to the Construction Operations department This position reports to the Foreman and is not responsible for the oversight of other teammates This is a full time hourly non exempt position Your Role Cleanup of debris grounds and buildings

Stripping of concrete framework including removal of exposed ties Unloading of materials and deliveries to Project Site Hand excavation digging of trenches raking tamping compacting soil Placing concrete in formwork including horizontal formwork for flatwork

Vibrating concrete

Setting up of ladders means of access scaffolding and planking

Wrapping and covering with tarps polyethylene or insulating blankets

Mixing mortar and grout including grout beneath structural and mechanical base plates

Back filling grading or raking

Laying of drains sewers water distribution PVC conduits or other piping in the trench pipe layer

Assembly of manholes catch basins and drainage structures pipe layer

Tending all other trades including materials handling on site prior to final installation

Handling all other trades including materials handing on site prior to final installation

Handling and placement of riprap slope protection erosion control and siltation control materials

Spreading and rolling of bituminous asphalt

Screeding of concrete

Patching the holes in concrete surfaces

Demolition activities

Hand grading of earth materials curb setting and landscaping

Setting and stripping concrete sidewalk forms

Installation and removal of temporary weather protection

Handling rigging and setting of precast concrete slabs planks walls and curbing

Sand and water blasting

Application of concrete curing compounds

Installation of insulation damp proofing and moisture barrier materials below or at grade on or beneath concrete walls and slabs

Concrete coring and cutting

Sheet piling lagging and shoring of trenches and excavations

Installation and removal of temporary weather protection

Fire watch activities

Your

Education and Experience High School or Vocational andor relevant work experience

Minimum 1 3 years of experience within the construction industry

What You Bring to the Team Proven ability to excel in a fast paced environment

Strong team player with a positive attitude

Hard working and motivated

Work Environment Physical Demands Ability to lift 50 pounds

Ability to stand for extended periods of time and safely maneuver around the nearby presence of various construction equipment and vehicles on an active construction site Prepared to regularly encounter moving mechanical parts high precarious places fumes or airborne particles and a variety of outside weather conditions

Able to climb temporary or permanent stairs and ladders

Able to bend squat kneel crawl crouch balance and stoop reach on a regular basis

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus

Travel Job posting location does not guarantee that the position will be in that location;
Methuen Construction has jobs throughout New England and travel may be required with occasional out of state and overnight travel Company per diem policy will apply Benefits Group health & welfare benefits including options for medical dental and vision

Company Benefits Employee Life Insurance & Accidental Death & Dismemberment AD&D Spouse and Dependent Life & AD&D Short Term Disability STD Long Term Disability LTD Employee Assistance Program and Health Advocate Voluntary benefits at discounted group rates for accidents critical illness and hospital indemnity

Accrued vacation time

Paid Sick and Safe Leave Paid Parental Leave Program
10 Paid Holidays
401k Plan company matching contributions on 100 of the first 3 deferred and 50 of the next 2 eligible

Employee Referral Program Equal Opportunity Employer including disabled and veterans Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions Pay range 23 42hr Please note that all positions require pre employment screening including drug and background check as a condition of employment Why Youll Love Working Here Methuen Construction is widely recognized as one of the most successful self performing general contractors in the industry Built on over 65 years of experience Methuen Construction employs the highest skilled trades professionals and managers As we…