Concrete Helper - Various Locations

Yates Construction; Mississippi; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Yates Construction is seeking a Concrete Helper to support a Concrete Finisher in constructing, installing, and repairing concrete structures using hand and power tools. You will work with forms and form systems, follow drawings, and ensure tolerances are met while upholding safety procedures.

The role requires experience with grade setting, form placement, concrete finishing, and operating tool equipment; adherence to safety standards is essential.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret instructions and documentation.
• Complete required safety trainings including Confined Space, LOTO, Working at Heights.
• Ability to operate transit/level for grade and form setup.

Responsibilities

• Assist with setting grade for paving forms and sub-grade.
• Assist with setting and placing forms for roads, sidewalks, and ramps.
• Assist finishing concrete to exact grade for drainage and smoothness.
• Operate electric and pneumatic tools safely.
• Direct casting and assist with pouring and smoothing concrete.

Skills

Heavy industrial concrete

Hand tools

Reading drawings

Education

36+ months concrete

Certifications in concrete

Tools

Transit/level

Screed/trowel

Job description

Job Summary

Concrete Helper assists a Concrete Finisher in constructing, erecting, installing, and repairing concrete structures, in fixtures of wood, plywood, and patent-type form systems using hand tools and power tools within tolerances that conform to drawings and specifications.

• Level IV: Competent to complete Journeyman level Concrete tasks with minimal supervision.

Job Summary

Concrete Helper assists a Concrete Finisher in constructing, erecting, installing, and repairing concrete structures, in fixtures of wood, plywood, and patent-type form systems using hand tools and power tools within tolerances that conform to drawings and specifications.

• Level IV: Competent to complete Journeyman level Concrete tasks with minimal supervision.

Overview Of Primary Duties

• Assist with operating a transit/level to set grade for paving forms, establish sub-grade, and set grade pens for finished concrete grade.
• Assist with setting forms for alleys, streets, driveways, sidewalks, ADA ramps, inlets, curbs, and concrete structure improvements.
• Assist with placing and finishing concrete to the correct grade to ensure proper drainage and smooth ride quality that adheres to all City, State, and Federal Standards.
• Operation of electric and pneumatic tools.
• Selects, loads, and hauls job material to the work site.
• Direct the casting of the concrete with the truck driver.
• Assist with pouring smoothing and leveling concrete using a rake, trowel, float, and screed.
• Assist with applying seal and hardening components.
• Safely operates power vibrators to ensure the concrete is compacted.
• Assist with the polishing surface using a power surfacing machine
• Work within precise standards of accuracy.
• Compare and see differences in the size, shape, and form of lines, figures, and objects.
• Observe flat drawings or diagrams and understand how they would look like solid objects.
• Apply basic mathematical skills.
• Follow oral and written directions.
• Demonstrate Yates Core Values and Principles
• Follow Yates Code of Conduct
• Safety Responsibilities and Expectations
• Responsible for refusing unsafe work and for carrying out all work by the established Yates Safety Procedures and Work Practices
• Report all incidents, near hits, and hazards to management.
• Required to wear and maintain personal PPE.
• Advise fellow employees of hazardous situations.
• Participate in workplace inspections.
• Comply with statutory requirements, including duty of care.
• Participate in required and assigned training.
• Provide suggestions to improve Safety.
• Present a mature approach to working safely.
• Attend prestart and Safety meetings and contribute.
• Other related duties as needed and assigned by Field Supervision.
• This is not an all-inclusive list of tasks an employee may be asked to do. Employees are expected to complete any tasks they are assigned.

Qualifications

Level IV

• Thirty-six (36) + months of heavy industrial-related concrete experience
• Other verified experiences or certifications with concrete experience

Level III

• Twenty-four (24) to thirty-five (35) months of heavy industrial-related concrete experience

Level II

• Twelve (12) to twenty-three (23) months of heavy industrial-related concrete experience

Level I

• Zero (0) to eleven (11) months of heavy industrial-related concrete experience
• One (1) year of industrial experience

Requirements

• Must have the ability to read and interpret instructions and documentation
• Personal hand tools required for craft as established on the Yates Industrial Minimum Tool List
• Successful completion of required Safety training to include, but not limited to, Confined Space, LOTO, and Working at Heights

Physical Demands/Essential Job Functions

This job description reflects an assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. This is not an all-inclusive list of functions that an employee may be asked to do. Employees are expected to complete any tasks they are assigned.

Physical requirements for this role may include but are not limited to:

• All weather conditions at varying temperatures
• Work at varying elevations
• Will work in windy and dusty environments
• Moderate to high noise levels
• The project site will contain light to heavy equipment vehicles, small to large equipment, materials, communication equipment, and tools
• Ability to hear bells, whistles, and alarms
• Required to wear safety-approved body harnesses when working at 4’ or above
• Required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting, climbing, and lifting
• Ability to talk and hear to communicate
• Will use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, and pull objects, materials, controls, and tools
• Must be able to lift, carry, and move heavy objects up to 25 lbs.
• Will use vision abilities to focus, see short and long distances, colors, depth perception, and peripheral vision

About Yates Construction

Ranked among the top commercial and industrial construction companies in the country by Engineering News-Record, Yates Construction is family-owned. It provides a wide range of construction and building services. Incorporated in 1964 by William G. Yates Jr., we have steadily grown to become one of the nation's top commercial and industrial construction companies. We are financially sound, with a significant bonding capacity and vast personnel and equipment resources.

Our portfolio includes commercial and industrial projects from various sectors, including arts and culture, civil, commercial, education, entertainment and gaming, federal, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, municipal, retail, and technology. We work hard to understand our client's business needs and continually look for opportunities to add value to them and their projects.

Our client relationships are the foundation of our success, and our primary goal is to help each client achieve their vision. We do this by carefully managing the details and complexities of each project and communicating constantly with all team members.

Yates Construction is a military-friendly employer and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics, in addition to federal and state law requirements.

Yates complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location where the company has facilities.