Construction Laborer - Baton Rouge, LA

Boh Bros. Construction Co., LLC; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable construction company is seeking an experienced construction worker in Baton Rouge. The role involves duties such as shoveling concrete, preparing utility pipes, and laying out job materials. Candidates must be able to work outdoors in extreme conditions and with various hand tools. Previous experience in construction is preferred. Successful applicants will be paid according to union scales and will have access to union benefits. This position requires reliable transportation and adherence to safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in the road or construction field preferred.
• Ability to work outdoors in cold, heat, and humidity.
• Understanding of simple directions preferred.
• TWIC preferred.
• Union contractor; wages/benefits per union agreement.

Responsibilities

• Shoveling concrete and dirt.
• Preparing utility pipe for crew.
• Laying out job materials according to plan.
• Work in a team with other craft workers on heavy construction sites.
• Work outdoors in extreme weather and at various locations.

Skills

Teamwork

Ability to work under extreme conditions

Operating small machinery

Outdoor work

Tools

Jackhammer

Plate compactor

Hand tools

Job description

Opportunity available for an experienced construction worker. This individual must observe all Boh Bros. safety protocols and be drug‑free. Must have consistent and reliable transportation to and from job sites assigned. Job site located in the Baton Rouge area.

Duties include but are not limited to shoveling concrete and dirt, preparing utility pipe for crew, cutting materials, hauling materials, hand grading, checking string lines, housekeeping at job site, checking safety protocol, laying out job materials according to plan, beginning of shift set‑up and end of shift clean‑up, etc. Must be able to work in a team setting with other craft workers engaged in heavy construction activities.

Ability to work outdoors in extreme conditions, cold, heat, humidity, and frequently at heights and at various job sites and locations assigned.

Ability to work with a wheelbarrow, plate compactor, pressure washers, weed whackers, hand tools, pneumatic hand tools (i.e. jackhammers, impact wrenches, etc.) and other small pieces of equipment preferred.

Previous experience in the road or construction field, working outdoors in extreme weather conditions and ability to understand simple directions preferred. Current TWIC preferred.

Boh Bros. is a union contractor. All wages and benefits are determined by the union agreement. All new hires will be paid 90% of the journeyman scale for the first 300 hours of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.