Construction Laborer

Construction Laborers
- Advancement Opportunities
- Employee Owned Company

Do you have at least 1-2 years construction labor experience and looking for new opportunities?

Wolgast Corporation is seeking hard working and reliable construction laborers.

Laborers are responsible for a variety of construction tasks in areas of general carpentry, site utilities and preparation, and concrete foundations.

Duties include:

Loading, unloading, and moving building materials, tools, and equipment;
Demolition of walls, buildings and concrete;
Cleaning tools, equipment, Digging and leveling dirt and other materials;
Measuring and sawing lumber and other materials;
Setting and removing concrete forms and spreading concrete with trowel, floats or screeds. Assisting in setting grades, installing catch basins, and underground piping.

• Ability to perform a wide variety of manual labor tasks for long periods of time.
• Ability to work under adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to read and carry out specific written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to operate small engine tools, power saws, and similar construction tools.
• Ability to read a tape measure.
• Ability to perform basic math; add, subtract, multiply and divide.
• Ability to drive vehicles, such as pickups, vans and utility trucks.
• Ability to work at various heights during construction or demolition.

• Prefer one to two years construction experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be 18 or older.
• Valid unrestricted drivers license.

• Occasional overnight stays. Typically up to five days a week.
• Must work overtime on short notice.
• Requires travel with own transportation to and between projects.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening.
• Must remain drug/alcohol free (position subject to various drug/alcohol testing).

• Opportunity for Advancement.
• Carpenter Apprenticeship opportunities.
• Pay starting at $16/hr (or more if you possess considerable experience in the construction of buildings).
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Paid Vacation, & Holidays
• For overnight travel, we provide:
  Lodging, Meal Allowance ($60/day), & Mileage reimbursement
• 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Ownership Program.
• Great camaraderie with your fellow employee-owners!
• Fun company events (Christmas Parties, Summer Picnics, etc.)!
• See more of Michigan’s wonderful towns and cities as 95% of our work is within the state
• 100% Employee Owned!

Wolgast Corporation is Employee-Owned and an Equal Opportunity Employer.