Concrete Laborer/Finisher

Schutte Excavating, Inc.; Greensburg (IN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

IRA match

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Boot allowance

Job summary

Schutte Excavating, Inc. in Greensburg, IN, is seeking a concrete laborer/finisher with 3+ years of concrete experience. The role involves reading blueprints, forming, pouring, and finishing sidewalks, curbs, and structures within a 60-mile radius. You must be dependable, capable of lifting 25+ lbs, and prepared for 8-hour days in varying weather.

We offer competitive wages and a strong benefits package, including health/dental/vision, IRA match, and paid time off. CDL is a plus but not required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years concrete experience including forming and finishing sidewalks, curbs, and structures.
• Able to read blueprints and drawings to determine materials and measurements.
• Physical labor including lifting 25+ lbs and working 8+ hours in varying weather.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints and drawings to identify materials and measurements.
• Prepare, form, pour, and finish concrete surfaces.
• Perform rough carpentry and use hand/power tools as needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area and work as part of a team.

Skills

Concrete finishing

Blueprint reading

Teamwork

Job description

What to Expect with this Position:

Schutte Excavating is located in Greensburg, IN. Our company has been steadily growing over the last several years and are looking to expand our workforce. Schutte Excavating’s focus is on Community Development Block Grant Projects, Storm Sewer Projects, General Construction Management, Concrete Construction, Site Development. We travel within a 60-mile radius of Greensburg. Current position we are looking to fill is concrete laborer/finisher. This position would encompass the ability to read and interpret blueprint and drawings and determine specific materials and measurements needed for a project. Understands the concrete prep, forming, pouring, and finishing process thoroughly. The 3+ years of strong concrete experience forming and finishing concrete, sidewalks, curbs, and structures. Dependability is crucial to this position.

What to Expect with this Position:

Some specific duties of a concrete laborer/finisher may include:

• Comprehending and completing tasks given to you in an efficient manner.
• Rough carpentry skillsincluding cutting and shaping wood using hand and power tools.
• Manual physicallabor for 8+ hours a day, lifting 25+ lbs frequently, bending, twisting, etc.and ability to adapt to changing weather conditions.
• Hand digging, raking gravel, setting forms, setting rebar/concrete stakes,pushing/pulling concrete, finishing concrete with hand tools.
• Maintaining a clean and organized work area, staying busy
• Be safety conscious.

To be successful in this role, a concrete laborer/finisher should have the ability to work with precision. They should also have good problem-solving skills and the ability to work well in a team.

The physical demands of the job may require the ability to lift heavy objects, stand for long periods of time, and work in a variety of weather conditions.

Required to hold a valid driver's license.

Schutte Excavating has long offered competitive wages and benefits to employees. We feel confident that we have one of the best compensation packages around.

Pre-Employment Drug Screen, Background Check, E-Verify

Concrete laborer/finisher hourly rate depending on experience and references.

Even better (but not required) if:

• You have a Class A CDL

What’s in it for you:

• Benefits Offered for Full-Time Employees
  • 100% health, dental, vision, life, disability, and illness/accident premium coverage after 30 days
  • Employee assistance program
• Financial support
  • Traditional and Rothoptions Simple IRA with 100% match up to 3%
  • Paid commute to job sites
  • Personal cell phone allowance
• Work/Life balance
  • While other companies may have you working 60-70 hours a week and spending extended time away from home, we average 40-43 hours per week and stay within a 60-mile radius of Greensburg
  • 8 paid holidays plus a paid week off between Christmas and New Years
  • 1 week PTO for years 1-4 with an increasing schedule thereafter

• Workwear/Gear
  • PPE (Hardhat, gloves, safety glasses, ear protection)
  • Company owned hand and power tools for use.
  • Started set of Hi-Vis shirts and vest
• Probationary Period Eligibility & Incentives
  • Annual Boot Allowance (6 months)
  • Uniforms (3 months)
  • Quarterly Safety Bonus (6 months)

FAQs

• What is the typical schedule? Monday - Friday; 7:30 - 4:00 (start and end times may need to vary at times)
• What are some of the specific projects you do?We do commercial projects like laying sewer and sanitary pipes, running water lines, and lots of concrete work (sidewalks, curbs, roads, and decorative). We also move dirt and use GPS for grading.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status. We are committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within our workplace and creating an environment where all individuals feel valued, respected, and supported. We comply with all applicable laws governing EEO and affirmative action, and we ensure that all employment decisions are made solely based on job-related qualifications and merit.