Entry Level Laborer

Career Opportunities with Kent Companies

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.

Do you want to see a commercial project in action?

Would you like to know about the opportunities, hard work, and gratification of commercial concrete?

Want to see what it's like to work with an Underlayments Team?

• 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.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties and Responsibilities are not comprehensive and can be changed at any time, with or without notice.

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

Our goal is to offer an unparalleled career progression that is not precisely pre‑determined; rather, it builds on the teammate’s strengths, interests, and pursuits as the individual gains experience, grows, and develops in their career. You would be hard‑pressed to find another ENR Top 6 Commercial Concrete Company that parallels Kent Companies.

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.

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