Laborer - Commercial Concrete; St. Louis

Position: Laborer - Commercial Concrete (St. Louis)
Location: St. Louis

Application Instructions

Because of continual growth, Vee-Jay is always looking for new, committed employees. Come build a career as one of our field trades. Our field team is made up of Cement Masons, Laborers, Carpenters, Ironworkers, Operating Engineers, and Teamsters.

We are always looking for new team members to join our growing support staff. These positions offer competitive pay and benefits and include yard workers, shop mechanics, estimators, project managers, accounting, and administrative professionals.

Please click on the link(s) below to apply for one of our open positions.

Position Description

Vee-Jay is a concrete contractor with a strong growth projection due to our ability to provide excellent service, superior workmanship, a culture of safety and extreme concern for our customers. We are looking for experienced Commercial Concrete Laborer.

Responsibilities:

• Perform general construction labor to include jobsite clean-up and moving of materials by hand.
• Operating motorized equipment including power tools, saws, hammers, nails and bolts.
• Work requires alert individuals with good balance and physical strength.
• Assist in pouring of vertical concrete.
• Install reshores per instructions.
• Working during inclement weather, could be exposed to extreme cold and heat, noise and dust from construction operations depending upon project site.

Position Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

Education
:
High school diploma

Experience
:
At least one to three years previous experience of concrete construction

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in construction or contracting industry
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Strong attention to detail

Working Conditions:

• Must be able to stand, stoop, bend, and crouch for extended periods of time up to ten (10) hours per day.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, carry forms
• Must be eligible to join the local Union, as required.
• Must work safe at all times.
• Exposure to the elements - heat, cold, rain, wind

This position is governed by a collective bargaining agreement. According to the terms of the CBA, applicants who are selected will be required to join the appropriate union with a certain period after hire. Details of union participation will be given to employees upon hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Vee-Jay Cement Contracting Co. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.