Concrete Groundman

J.J. Barney Construction; Rochester Hills (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union benefits

Job summary

J.J. Barney Construction is seeking a Concrete Groundman to support excavation, site prep, and structural concrete work on electrical substations and power distribution projects.

You will join a field crew and help build drilled piers, foundations, slabs, and walls with a strong emphasis on safety and quality. We value safety, coachability, collaboration, and accountability, and offer a union position with benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience with concrete foundations, forming, reinforcing steel, or excavation.
• Ability to work safely in electrical substation and utility construction environments.
• Ability to read and follow basic construction plans and field instructions.
• Willingness to travel to project locations as required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the construction of drilled piers, foundations, equipment pads, slabs/mats, stairs, and cast-in-place retaining walls for electrical substations.
• Assist with excavation, trenching, grading, backfilling, and site preparation for substation foundations and infrastructure.
• Assist with setting, assembling, bracing, and stripping concrete forms.
• Assist with placement of reinforcing steel, anchor bolts, embeds, and other components for concrete structures.
• Prepare foundations and work areas for concrete placement and assist with pours, consolidation, screeding, finishing, and curing.
• Assist with layout, elevations, and measurements to ensure proper locations and tolerances.
• Safely use and maintain hand and power tools.
• Work around underground utilities and substation hazards safely.
• Follow drawings, specifications, safety procedures, and direction from Foreman and leadership.
• Maintain a safe, clean jobsite and collaborate with crew and other trades to meet schedules and quality.

Skills

Concrete work

Excavation

Reading blueprints

Tool use

Job description

At J.J. Barney Construction, we strive to create a diverse, dynamic, and inclusive culture where everyone feels valued, safe, and a part of something bigger than themselves. We look for people who work hard and have fun doing so. While ours is a fast-paced environment, we never lose sight of our core values: Safety, Coachability, Collaboration, and Accountability.

Overview

The Concrete Groundman supports excavation, site preparation, and structural concrete construction for electrical substations and critical power-distribution infrastructure. Working as part of a field crew, this position assists with the construction of drilled piers, equipment foundations, slabs and mats, stairs, cast-in-place retaining walls, and other structural concrete components required for substation projects.

This position requires a strong commitment to safety, quality, teamwork, and precision while working in active and complex substation environments.

Responsibilities

At J.J. Barney Construction, you will have responsibilities based on the construction project’s needs, but they will typically include, but may not be limited to:

• Assist with the construction of drilled piers, structural foundations, equipment pads, slabs/mats, stairs, and cast-in-place retaining walls for electrical substations.
• Assist with excavation, trenching, grading, backfilling, and site preparation associated with substation foundations and infrastructure.
• Assist with setting, assembling, bracing, and stripping concrete forms.
• Assist with the placement of reinforcing steel, anchor bolts, embeds, and other components required for concrete structures.
• Prepare foundations and work areas for concrete placement and assist with concrete pours, consolidation, screeding, finishing, and curing.
• Assist with layout, elevations, and measurements to ensure concrete structures are installed to required locations and tolerances.
• Safely use and maintain hand and power tools required to perform assigned work.
• Safely work around underground utilities, grounding grids, electrical infrastructure, excavations, and other substation hazards.
• Follow project drawings, specifications, safety procedures, utility requirements, and direction from the Foreman and field leadership.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized jobsite while working collaboratively with crew members and other trades to meet project schedules and quality expectations.

Experience and Skills Required:

• Previous concrete, excavation, civil construction, utility, or substation experience preferred.
• Experience with concrete foundations, forming, reinforcing steel, concrete placement, or excavation preferred.
• Ability to work safely in electrical substation and utility construction environments.
• Ability to read and follow basic construction plans, measurements, and field instructions.
• Ability to safely use common construction hand and power tools.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work within required elevations, locations, and tolerances.
• Dependable, safety-focused, and willing to learn.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a field construction crew.
• Ability and willingness to travel to project locations, including extended travel and overnight stays, as required.

Union Membership & Benefits:

This is a union position. Employees hired into this position are required to be active members of the applicable labor union. For individuals who are not currently members, J.J. Barney Construction will assist with the union enrollment process.

• Employees will receive the benefits provided through their respective union.

J.J. Barney Construction is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.