Concrete Laborer

Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. in Kansas City is seeking a Concrete Laborer to support day-to-day operations on heavy civil and infrastructure projects. You will assist the concrete crews with site preparation, placement, and finishing, contributing to quality and productivity on the job site.

The role requires physical stamina and a willingness to learn, with opportunities to grow in concrete construction while working with foremen and crews in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in construction; concrete or heavy civil preferred.
• Basic understanding of concrete processes (forming, pouring, finishing, curing).
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn and grow in concrete construction.
• Ability to perform physical tasks, including lifting up to 50 pounds and working in all weather conditions.
• Basic math and measurement skills.
• Ability to follow directions and work independently or as part of a crew.
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, or travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist with concrete work including site preparation, form setup, rebar placement, pouring and finishing support.
• Prepare and clean job sites before and after concrete pours, including grading, compacting, and material staging.
• Support crews with placing, spreading, leveling, and curing concrete.
• Load, unload, and transport materials such as tools, forms, and reinforcement materials.
• Operate hand and power tools to support forming, pouring, and finishing activities.
• Assist with setting and stripping forms, tying rebar, and installing embeds or anchor bolts.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment, especially around active pour operations.
• Follow all safety protocols and wear appropriate PPE.
• Work closely with foremen, finishers, and crew members to ensure quality and productivity standards are met.
• Adapt to changing site conditions, including weather and scheduling around concrete pours.
• Drive continuous improvement and support efficient, high-quality concrete operations.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Concrete work

Forming and finishing

Reading/measurement

Physical stamina

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

We are seeking a Concrete Laborer to join our team and support the day-to-day operations of our construction projects in the KC metro and surrounding area. This role focuses on assisting concrete crews with site preparation, concrete placement, and finishing activities on heavy civil and infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist with concrete work including site preparation, form setup, rebar placement, pouring, and finishing support
• Prepare and clean job sites before and after concrete pours, including grading, compacting, and material staging
• Support crews with placing, spreading, leveling, and curing concrete
• Load, unload, and transport materials such as tools, forms, and reinforcement materials
• Operate hand and power tools to support forming, pouring, and finishing activities
• Assist with setting and stripping forms, tying rebar, and installing embeds or anchor bolts
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment, especially around active pour operations
• Follow all safety protocols and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Work closely with foremen, finishers, and crew members to ensure quality and productivity standards are met
• Adapt to changing site conditions, including weather and scheduling around concrete pours
• Drive continuous improvement and support efficient, high-quality concrete operations
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience in construction required; concrete or heavy civil experience preferred
• Basic understanding of concrete processes (forming, pouring, finishing, curing) preferred
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn and grow in concrete construction
• Ability to perform physical tasks, including lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds and working in all weather conditions
• Basic math and measurement skills
• Ability to follow directions and work independently or as part of a crew
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, or travel as needed

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. (ESS) is all about owning what we do from start to finish. We’re a 100% employee-owned multi-faceted contractor who thrives on delivering complex heavy civil projects by developing innovative infrastructure solutions. Our growing team of employee-owners are experts in grading, excavation, underground utilities, bridge construction, asphalt paving, concrete paving, and pavement preservation.

Join the ESS team today!