Concrete Construction Helper: Learn & Build Foundations

Crossland Construction Company; Wichita (KS); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Crossland Construction Company in Wichita is seeking entry-level help to assist carpenters and finishers with concrete construction activities. The role involves preparing jobsites, moving materials, and aiding form setting and stripping as directed.

Candidates should be willing to learn concrete methods, able to perform physically demanding work, and commit to safety policies and overtime when required. This entry-level position offers exposure to a range of concrete operations on active

Qualifications

• Previous construction or concrete experience preferred but not required.
• Willingness to learn concrete construction methods and equipment.
• Ability to follow instructions and work effectively as part of a team.
• Dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work throughout the workday.
• Willingness to work overtime when project schedules require it.

Responsibilities

• Assist carpenters and finishers with concrete construction activities.
• Prepare jobsites prior to concrete placement.
• Move and organize forming materials, lumber, reinforcing steel, tools, and equipment.
• Assist with setting and stripping concrete forms.
• Place and tie reinforcing steel and welded wire reinforcement as directed.
• Assist during concrete pours with chute handling, raking, shoveling, vibrating, and placement.
• Perform concrete demolition and cleanup when necessary.
• Install curing materials and perform concrete protection activities.
• Clean tools, forms, equipment, and work areas.
• Operate hand tools, power tools, compactors, saws, and other equipment after proper training.
• Load and unload construction materials.
• Follow instructions provided by foremen and supervisors.
• Follow all company safety policies and wear required PPE.
• Perform other construction duties as assigned.

Skills

Team player

Willing to learn

Dependable

Physical stamina

Overtime ready

Tools

Concrete equipment

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

• Assist carpenters and finishers with concrete construction activities.
• Prepare jobsites prior to concrete placement.
• Move and organize forming materials, lumber, reinforcing steel, tools, and equipment.
• Assist with setting and stripping concrete forms.
• Place and tie reinforcing steel and welded wire reinforcement as directed.
• Assist during concrete pours with chute handling, raking, shoveling, vibrating, and placement.
• Perform concrete demolition and cleanup when necessary.
• Install curing materials and perform concrete protection activities.
• Clean tools, forms, equipment, and work areas.
• Operate hand tools, power tools, compactors, saws, and other equipment after proper training.
• Load and unload construction materials.
• Follow instructions provided by foremen and supervisors.
• Follow all company safety policies and wear required PPE.
• Perform other construction duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous construction or concrete experience preferred but not required.
• Willingness to learn concrete construction methods and equipment.
• Ability to follow instructions and work effectively as part of a team.
• Dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work throughout the workday.
• Willingness to work overtime when project schedules require it.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to regularly lift and carry 50–75 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, squat, climb, push, and pull throughout the workday.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying temperatures and weather conditions.
• Ability to work safely around construction equipment and active concrete operations.

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