Construction Laborer – Concrete & Site Prep Pro

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

Job summary

Messer Construction Co. in Columbus, OH is seeking a motivated Construction Laborer to support busy commercial projects.

You will perform cleanup, site prep, dewatering setup, material handling, formwork, concrete placement, and general demolition under supervision. This role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, at least three years on commercial sites, reliable transportation, and willingness to work within a 50-mile radius and in varying 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

Experience in commercial construction

Weather adaptability

Reliable transportation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Messer Construction Co. in Columbus, OH is seeking a motivated Construction Laborer to support busy commercial projects.

You will perform cleanup, site prep, dewatering setup, material handling, formwork, concrete placement, and general demolition under supervision. This role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, at least three years on commercial sites, reliable transportation, and willingness to work within a 50-mile radius and in varying weather conditions.