Concrete Paving Laborer

Sherwood Companies; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Wildcat Construction Co., Inc.
Wichita, KS, USA

Wildcat has the ability to self-perform many types of civil construction including earthwork and site prep, concrete and asphalt paving, civil and structural concrete, rock excavation, piling and sheet piling, sub-grade stabilization, and water/waste-water treatment facilities. We also have a tremendous amount of experience with all underground utilities including sanitary sewer, water, storm sewer, and main electrical distribution.

The Sherwood Companies have a proven track record of completing a variety of projects from General Construction, to Construction Management and Design Build Projects for both public and private owners. A brief summary of the types of projects include urban expressways, bridges, underground utilities, dam construction, asphalt/concrete paving and water/wastewater treatment plants.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The incumbent will be responsible for a variety of tasks including placing, finishing, protecting and repairing concrete. The incumbent will need to operate in a safe and efficient manner following all personal protective equipment (PPE) and process requirements. Travel may be required.

BENEFITS

• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Accident and Cancer Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term disability
• 401(k) with match
• Yearly boot reimbursement

ACTIVITIES/TASKS/SCOPE

• Keep work area clean, orderly and safe
• Checking forms for proper construction
• Setting forms to desired pitch, depth and proper alignment
• Spread, level and smooth concrete using rake, shovel, hand or power trowel, hand or power screed and float
• Mold expansion joints and edges using edging tools, jointer and straight edge.
• Monitor weather elements for effect on the curing of concrete
• Produce rough concrete surface using broom
• Operate power vibrator to compact concrete
• Application of surface treatments
• Other duties as assigned

INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTOR COMPETENCIES

• Work Standards
• Initiating Action
• Contributing to Team Success
• Managing Work (Time Management)
• Communication

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• High School or Degree or GED required
• 1-3 years of experience in heavy construction paving experience preferred

CERTIFICATION/OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Monitoring
• Complex problem solving
• Mathematics
• Extent flexibility

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to read effectively from a computer screen and/or a paper copy
• Ability to handle a large volume of work and perform multiple tasks in a fast paced environment
• Ability to effectively verbally communicate
• Ability to stand, sit, stoop, bend, walk and lift heavy objects (50 lbs)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is performed in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to outdoor elements.

Travel Required

Yes. Must be able to travel from jobsite to jobsite.

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)