Concrete Group Leader

Wagman, Inc.

As an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, it is the policy and employment practice of the Wagman that there will be no discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability in the recruiting of applicants for employment or in the hiring of employees. Wagman's policy of nondiscrimination applies to all work-related actions;

including but not limited to employment, promotion, transfer, discharge, training, or retraining under programs to which the company subscribes; recruitment or recruitment advertising. Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified disabled persons according to existing state and federal law. Requests by qualified disabled persons for reasonable accommodation are encouraged by the company. All employees are requested to encourage women, persons of minority races and disabled persons to apply for employment with the company.

City:
Williamsburg

State/Territory:
Virginia

Employment Type:

Full Time Hourly

Education Requirement:
High School graduate or G.E.D. preferred with basic reading and writing skills.

Experience Requirement: 3+ years experience preferred in lead role such as crew leader/group leader;
Experience finishing concrete on heavy highway and bridge jobs; excellent communication abilities with crew members

Special

Skills:

Ability to work at heights up to 150 feet; experience working with concrete and structures

Travel Requirement:
regional, primarily VA sites

Title:

Concrete Laborer Group Leader

Travel: open to regional travel; primary location Williamsburg, VA

Pay Rate: $30.00/hr -$36.00/hr (Based on experience)

We are seeking an experienced Concrete Laborer Group Leader to join our Williamsburg, VA project. Must be a team player, motivated to work hard, and develop in our Heavy Civil team. The ideal candidate will have experience in finishing concrete on Heavy Highway and bridge projects using a variety of tools including but not limited to walk behind trowels, bull floats, screeds and more.

Excellent leadership abilities and communication skills are important, as are the ability to be hands on daily with the crew carrying out the work.

This is a safety sensitive position requiring work on construction sites with various safety hazards inherent in heavy construction.

This position is subject to drug testing and compliance policies associated with our status as a Federal Contractor.

Wagman is a multi-faceted construction firm with major operations in heavy civil, general construction and geotechnical construction services. Wagman is a fourth generation, family-owned company with offices in Pennsylvania and Virginia and is headquartered in York, PA. Founded in 1902, Wagman is a nationally recognized leader in the industry. Core competencies include: design-build, infrastructure, marine construction, modified concrete, grooving and grinding, and geotechnical construction services.

• HS Diploma or GED
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in finishing concrete on Heavy Highway and bridge jobs.
• Familiar with concrete surfaces, hand and power tools, bridge construction, and all other highway construction scopes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong prioritization and organizational skills; detail-oriented

• Supervises and directs labor crew carrying out various tasks including concrete work such as smoothing and finishing surfaces of poured concrete (floors, walks, sidewalks, walls, footings, roads, or curbs); preparing materials, equipment and tools for optimal output.
• Help with cleaning and preparing job sites, dig trenches, set braces to support form work, erect scaffolding, clean up rubble and debris, and tear out concrete.
• May assist in developing a weekly schedule and in carrying out sequence of activities for the concrete crews and finishing operations.
• Maintains all records required concerning production, safety, attendance, time worked by crew members, personnel matters, etc.
• Responsible for timely completion of work assignments while maintaining the company's reputation for quality workmanship/product.
• Responsible for the safety of those on the crew and will conduct all operations according to all applicable company and government safety rules. Will develop and maintain a proper crew attitude by conducting weekly Planning Meetings and displaying a positive safety attitude toward all daily operation performed.

• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds from ground level to waist level
• Continuous standing and walking required throughout a scheduled work shift
• Must be able to climb ladders.
• Must be able to work at heights up to 150 feet
• Must be able to bend, squat, kneel and crawl occasionally throughout a scheduled work shift.
• Must be able to perform simple grasping and fine manipulation tasks with both hands
• Must have the ability to reach, lift and perform work…