Construction Laborer - Hands-On Builder (Louisville)

Messer Construction in; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Messer Construction Co. is a construction manager and general contractor with a long-standing presence in Louisville, KY.

This Laborer position supports site cleanup, material handling, dewatering, and concrete placement on commercial projects in the Louisville area. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, at least three years of commercial construction experience, reliable transportation, and willingness to work within a 50-mile radius.

Qualifications

• 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

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Messer Construction Co. is a construction manager and general contractor with a long-standing presence in Louisville, KY.

This Laborer position supports site cleanup, material handling, dewatering, and concrete placement on commercial projects in the Louisville area. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, at least three years of commercial construction experience, reliable transportation, and willingness to work within a 50-mile radius.