Entry Level Laborer

Entry-Level Laborer

The entry-level laborer has limited or no experience in commercial concrete construction yet brings an excellent attitude with a willingness to learn, work hard, and improve their skills. This role supports all functions of commercial concrete projects through housekeeping, toting materials, setting formwork, shoring, and placing concrete. Entry-level laborers are exposed to several main types of commercial concrete work, including sub-structures, elevated structures, parking ramps, and tilt, to name a few.

These structures allow the entry-level laborer to understand footings, mass footings, walls, columns, shoring, decking, formwork systems, gang forms, reinforcing, and post-tension systems. Communicating effectively with supervisors, teammates, and other trades is expected, as well as asking questions to increase growth and development.

Safely perform general labor tasks on concrete construction sites, including power and standard hand tools.

Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including a hard hat, high-visibility apparel, and additional protection as required by the task.

Assist with moving materials by hand, placing concrete, installing, restoring, and maintaining clean, well-organized job sites.

Work in a variable environment, both indoors and outdoors. When required, work during inclement weather, including extreme heat/cold.

Communicate effectively with your crew lead, foreman, and superintendent on safety, ask questions, and problem-solve.

Leather work boots (steel or composite toe protection are recommended)

Hammer

Hammer Loop/Holster

Measuring Tape

Must have reliable transportation to the workplace(s)/ job location(s).

Ability to pass drug screening.

Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future.

Kent Companies provides its employees with one of the most competitive compensation and benefits packages in the construction industry. Benefits vary by location, with a fully customized benefits package presented upon hire. Typical benefits packages include:

Weekly pay

PTO (Paid Time Off)

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Supplemental insurance options

Retirement plans with discretionary employer-matching

Holiday pay (New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day)

Scholarship opportunities for dependents

Leadership development opportunities

This position works outside at job locations in a typical construction site environment, should be able to lift 80 pounds, and requires long periods of walking, standing, and working in all sorts of weather (hot, cold, and rainy days).

This full-time field position requires travel to local job locations in and around Traverse City, MI. Typical hours will range from 45-50 hours per week and are subject to change. This role requires working nontypical days and irregular hours based on construction schedules. Due to the critical nature of the role, accepting phone calls even during nontypical workdays and hours is also necessary.

5101 Sawyer Woods Dr, Traverse City, MI 49685

Kent Companies is a full-service specialty trade contractor with operations across Michigan, Texas, Ohio, and the Carolinas. As a third-generation, family-owned business, we believe our people are our greatest assets. We employ over 2,000 trade professionals nationwide and deliver every project with our Four Hallmarks:
Safety, Productivity, Quality, and Customer Service. Kent Companies is known as The Leaders in Concrete™ and continuously ranks in the Top 10 Concrete Contractors nationwide by ENR Magazine. Kent Companies' family of brands includes Kent Concrete, Kent Underlayments, Kent Facilities, Kent Foundation Solutions, and Foundation Rescue Supply.

Kent Concrete delivers comprehensive, turnkey concrete construction services for customers nationwide. Our services include structural concrete, tilt-up concrete, concrete paving, curb and gutter, and concrete pumping. From the most complex cast-in-place structures to mission-critical facilities, our customers turn to us because they know we'll deliver the horsepower and expertise to get the job done.

Our Kent Concrete division in Traverse City delivers comprehensive, turnkey concrete packages for our customers. Our crews perform a variety of scopes, including tilt-up, foundations, slabs, and cast-in-place concrete. With this team, you'll have a hand in the projects that change your city skyline.

At Kent Companies, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce, and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. Kent Companies does not discriminate on the basis of 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 employment practices and personnel actions, including but not limited to hiring, recruiting, promotions,…