Concrete Repair Laborer

5 Structural Technologies, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

STRUCTURAL TECHNOLOGIES is seeking a dedicated construction laborer to support field operations at project sites. You will perform concrete-related tasks, operate various hand-held and powered tools, and assist with form work, scaffold setup, and site cleanup.

A strong safety mindset and the ability to work extended hours at heights are essential. This on-site role requires working 50–55 hours per week, including night shifts and occasional out-of-town assignments, with 100% project-site

Responsibilities

• Positively focus in all situations and interactions; turn every problem into an opportunity.
• Engage the team in finding solutions and encourage leadership from all team members.
• Select team members who will contribute to the team’s development and success and give of self without expecting anything in return.
• Show a positive attitude in all situations and interactions, set clear goals and expectations within the team, and continually challenge team members to excel and support appropriate risk-taking.
• Notice team member behavior and provide positive and constructive comments to encourage improvement.
• Take a visible and active role in helping the team succeed, celebrate the success of team members and the team overall, and use appropriate planning tools and processes.
• Deliver on quality, every time, demonstrate creativity, do the right thing in every situation, exceed customer expectations, and perform basic labor tasks.
• Operate hand-held air, electric and hydraulic powered and non-powered tools, and more complex equipment such as swing scaffolds, epoxy pumps, air compressors, jack-hammers, drills, etc.
• Tend machines that pump concrete, grout, cement, sand, plaster, or stucco through spray guns for application to ceilings and walls.
• Mix cement, sand, and water to produce concrete, grout, or slurry; build wooden forms and clamp them around areas to be repaired.
• Position forms for pouring concrete, dismantle forms after use, and place, consolidate, and protect concrete or masonry structures.
• Water surfaces to prepare for bonding, fill holes and cracks with grout or slurry, spread, level, and smooth concrete using appropriate tools.
• Clean, coat, seal, waterproof, or restore concrete surfaces; chip, scrape, grind, sand, or polish spots and ridges.
• Install anchor bolts, steel plates, door sills, or other fixtures in freshly poured concrete; stamp surfaces for decorative finishes.
• Mold expansion joints and edges using edging tools, jointers, and straightedges.
• Erect and disassemble scaffolding, shoring, braces, traffic, barricades, ramps, and other temporary structures.
• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of vehicles and equipment, lubricate, clean and repair machinery, equipment and tools, and account for all tools and light equipment.
• Identify, pack, and transport hazardous materials, operate, read, and maintain air monitoring and other sampling devices, decode plans and specifications, load/unload materials and equipment, clean and prepare construction sites, control traffic, and measure and record openings and distances for construction work.

Job description

STRUCTURAL TECHNOLOGIES develops and integrates products, engineering support, repair and maintenance services to provide value-added solutions to owners, engineers and contractors. We provide specialty contracting services through our contracting companies and state‑of‑the‑art proprietary products and engineering support services through our technologies company. With over 2,500 employees nationwide and in select international markets, we serve the Commercial, Public, Transportation, Industrial, and Power markets to tackle the toughest construction challenges. Structural Technologies is the in‑house engineering business line of Structural Group.

Responsibilities

• Positively focus in all situations and interactions; turn every problem into an opportunity.
• Engage the team in finding solutions and encourage leadership from all team members.
• Select team members who will contribute to the team’s development and success and give of self without expecting anything in return.
• Show a positive attitude in all situations and interactions, set clear goals and expectations within the team, and continually challenge team members to excel and support appropriate risk‑taking.
• Notice team member behavior and provide positive and constructive comments to encourage improvement.
• Take a visible and active role in helping the team succeed, celebrate the success of team members and the team overall, and use appropriate planning tools and processes.
• Deliver on quality, every time, demonstrate creativity, do the right thing in every situation, exceed customer expectations, and perform basic labor tasks.
• Operate hand‑held air, electric and hydraulic powered and non‑powered tools, and more complex equipment such as swing scaffolds, epoxy pumps, air compressors, jack‑hammers, drills, etc.
• Tend machines that pump concrete, grout, cement, sand, plaster, or stucco through spray guns for application to ceilings and walls.
• Mix cement, sand, and water to produce concrete, grout, or slurry; build wooden forms and clamp them around areas to be repaired.
• Position forms for pouring concrete, dismantle forms after use, and place, consolidate, and protect concrete or masonry structures.
• Water surfaces to prepare for bonding, fill holes and cracks with grout or slurry, spread, level, and smooth concrete using appropriate tools.
• Clean, coat, seal, waterproof, or restore concrete surfaces; chip, scrape, grind, sand, or polish spots and ridges.
• Install anchor bolts, steel plates, door sills, or other fixtures in freshly poured concrete; stamp surfaces for decorative finishes.
• Mold expansion joints and edges using edging tools, jointers, and straightedges.
• Erect and disassemble scaffolding, shoring, braces, traffic, barricades, ramps, and other temporary structures.
• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of vehicles and equipment, lubricate, clean and repair machinery, equipment and tools, and account for all tools and light equipment.
• Identify, pack, and transport hazardous materials, operate, read, and maintain air monitoring and other sampling devices, decode plans and specifications, load/unload materials and equipment, clean and prepare construction sites, control traffic, and measure and record openings and distances for construction work.

Essential Safety Duties

• Attend daily and weekly safety toolbox meetings and participate in Jobsite Safety Analyses (JSA).
• Perform all work in strict compliance with jobsite/shop requirements and the Field Guide to Better Safety.
• Perform all work in compliance with company’s safety policies and industry standards.
• Assist the team in maintaining a safe jobsite/shop and promote a 24/7 safety culture.
• Report incidents immediately, accurately, and in full detail.
• Exhibit an extreme safety consciousness and set an example by demonstrating that safety is a core value.

Physical Requirements

• Pass a respirator fit test and wear a respirator when required.
• Perform extensive physical activity requiring arms, legs, and whole body movement, including balancing, walking, stooping, crawling, reaching, climbing ladders or scaffolding.
• Coordinate two or more limbs while standing or sitting.
• Lift, push, pull, or carry objects up to 50lbs without assistance.
• Operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment.
• Speak and hear detailed information through oral communication.
• Have visual acuity to see items clearly and recognize small detail.
• Pass Pulmonary Function / Fit Test.

Special Requirements

• Willing to work from project site 100% of the time.
• Willing to work 50‑55hour per week with flexible hours, including night shifts and out‑of‑town assignments.
• Willing to work at heights up to 650ft off the ground.
• Provide reliable transportation to and from the jobsite daily.
• Willing to work whenever or wherever needed, including night shift and out‑of‑town.

EOE/M/F/D/V