Construction Laborer — Hands-On Roles with Employee-Owned Team

Messer Construction Co.; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Messer Construction Co. in Dayton, OH is seeking a skilled construction professional to support general site cleanup and material handling across commercial projects.

The role requires at least three years of commercial construction experience, reliable transportation, and willingness to work within a 50‑mile radius in varying weather conditions. As an employee‑owned company, Messer emphasizes teamwork, safety, and quality workmanship on complex building sites throughout the Midwest.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in commercial construction.
• Candidates must have reliable transportation.
• Willing to work within a 50 mile radius.
• Able to work in various seasonal and weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• General and final cleanup.
• Distribute and clean power hand-tools, extension cords, and generators.
• Dewatering setup with water pumps and hoses.
• Move formwork, lumber, steel, and other materials.
• Hand excavation and backfill.
• Hand grade sub-base.
• Place vapor barrier and board insulation.
• Place and tier steel.
• Pour concrete from truck, pump, bucket, or conveyor.
• Strip and oil formwork; perform demolition of masonry, drywall and ceilings.
• Use demolition tools (jackhammer, air tools, sledgehammer).
• Use cutoff saw and a cutting torch as directed by supervisor.
• Other tasks as directed by supervisor.

Skills

General labor

Reliable transportation

Seasonal/weather adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Messer Construction Co. in Dayton, OH is seeking a skilled construction professional to support general site cleanup and material handling across commercial projects.

The role requires at least three years of commercial construction experience, reliable transportation, and willingness to work within a 50‑mile radius in varying weather conditions. As an employee‑owned company, Messer emphasizes teamwork, safety, and quality workmanship on complex building sites throughout the Midwest.