Concrete Field Laborer – Hands-On Craft & Rigging

MEI Industrial Solutions; Southbridge (MA); On-site; USD 22,041 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

MEI Industrial Solutions is seeking a General Laborer for field operations in Southbridge, MA. The role involves hands-on concrete work, form building, rigging, and assistive tasks to support project execution.

The position requires mechanical aptitude, willingness to learn, and ability to lift up to 50 pounds. You will work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment with a strong emphasis on safety and teamwork at MEI job sites.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred or industry related experience.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Ability to lift 50lbs or more.
• Ability to operate equipment such as jackhammer, laser level, mini-excavator, and skid steer.
• Ability to communicate and work closely with co-workers and contractors.
• Strong precision skills, as a concrete laborer must be able to mix, pour, and spread concrete in the proper proportion.
• Embraces our Values, Vision, Mission, and Company Culture
• Organizational, detail oriented and multi-tasking skills
• Demonstrated ability to work under deadlines and timeframes effectively with a customer service demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Build and install forms.
• Pouring and finishing concrete.
• Tie in rebar to strengthen the concrete.
• Pour and level the concrete, screed, bull float, finish concrete using trowel and power trowel.
• Site work.
• Other tasks as assigned.
• Signal or verbally direct workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads, in order to ensure safety of workers and materials.
• Test rigging to ensure safety and reliability.
• Attach loads to rigging to provide support or prepare them for moving, using hand and power tools.
• Select gear such as cables, pulleys, and winches, according to load weights and sizes, facilities, and work schedules.
• Control movement of heavy equipment through narrow openings or confined spaces, using chain falls, gin poles, gallows frames, and other equipment.
• Tilt, dip, and turn suspended loads to maneuver over, under, and/or around obstacles, using multi-point suspension techniques.
• Align, level, and anchor machinery.
• Manipulate rigging lines, hoists, and pulling gear to move or support materials such as heavy equipment.
• Attach pulleys and blocks to fixed overhead structures such as beams, ceilings, using bolts and clamps.
• Dismantle and store rigging equipment after use.
• Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment - Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles.
• Controlling Machines and Processes - Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Team collaboration

Physical stamina

Attention to safety

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Jackhammer operation

Mini-excavator

Skid steer

Power tools

Job description

MEI Industrial Solutions is seeking a General Laborer for field operations in Southbridge, MA. The role involves hands-on concrete work, form building, rigging, and assistive tasks to support project execution.

The position requires mechanical aptitude, willingness to learn, and ability to lift up to 50 pounds. You will work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment with a strong emphasis on safety and teamwork at MEI job sites.