Construction Laborer: Hands-On Field Roles & Growth

Messer Construction Co.; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Messer Construction Co. in Knoxville, TN is seeking a construction laborer to perform general and final cleanup, distribute tools, dewatering, and assist with formwork and concrete placement on commercial projects.

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

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in commercial construction.
• Candidates must have reliable transportation.
• Willing to work within a 50 mile radius.
• Ability to work in varied seasonal 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, steel and material / accessories
• Hand excavation and backfill
• Hand grade sub-base
• Place vapor barrier / board insulation
• Place and tier steel
• Placing concrete from a truck, pump, bucket, buggy, conveyor, etc.
• 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

Minimum of three years’ experience in commercial construction

Job description

Messer Construction Co. in Knoxville, TN is seeking a construction laborer to perform general and final cleanup, distribute tools, dewatering, and assist with formwork and concrete placement on commercial projects.

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