Construction Laborer - Columbus, OH (Employee-Owned)

Messer Construction in; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Messer Construction Co. in Columbus, OH is seeking a Laborer to support commercial construction sites with cleanup, material handling, water pump setup, and general trades assistance on active projects.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent, at least three years of commercial construction experience, reliable transportation, and a willingness to work within a 50‑mile radius in a variety of weather conditions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of three years' experience in commercial construction.
• Candidates must have reliable transportation.
• Be willing to work within a 50 mile radius.
• Be able to work in a variety of seasonal and weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• General and final cleanup
• Distribution / cleanup of power hand-tools / extension cords / generators
• Dewatering activities / set-up water pumps and hoses
• Manual moving of formwork, lumber, resteel and material / accessories
• Hand excavation and backfill
• Hand grade sub-base
• Place vapor barrier / board insulation
• Place and tie resteel
• Placing concrete from a truck, pump, bucket, buggy, conveyor, etc.
• Rake concrete / screed concrete / edge concrete / broom finish concrete
• Vibrate concrete
• Place concrete blankets
• Strip/ wreck, clean and oiling of formwork
• General / selective demolition of masonry, drywall, plaster, partitions of all types, ceilings of all types, finishes of all types
• Use of demolition tools: jack hammer, air tools, sledge hammer, etc.
• Use of cutoff saw
• Use a cutting torch
• Other tasks as directed by supervisor

Skills

Construction site experience

Reliable transportation

Weather adaptability

Ability to work within a 50 mile zone

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Messer Construction Co. in Columbus, OH is seeking a Laborer to support commercial construction sites with cleanup, material handling, water pump setup, and general trades assistance on active projects.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent, at least three years of commercial construction experience, reliable transportation, and a willingness to work within a 50‑mile radius in a variety of weather conditions.