Construction Laborer — Hands-On Site Builder

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

Job summary

Messer Construction Co. is seeking a Laborer for the Indianapolis, IN area to support concrete and site preparation tasks on commercial building projects.

The role entails cleanup, material handling, dewatering, formwork, and assisting with concrete placement in varying weather. Candidates should have at least three years of commercial construction experience, reliable transportation, and be willing to work within a 50-mile radius.

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

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cutoff saw

Jack hammer

Air tools

Sledge hammer

Cutting torch

Job description

Messer Construction Co. is seeking a Laborer for the Indianapolis, IN area to support concrete and site preparation tasks on commercial building projects.

The role entails cleanup, material handling, dewatering, formwork, and assisting with concrete placement in varying weather. Candidates should have at least three years of commercial construction experience, reliable transportation, and be willing to work within a 50-mile radius.