Construction Skilled Laborer - Pittston, PA

at PENNSY SUPPLY, INC. in; Pittston (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

Wellness program

Job summary

Pennsy Supply, a CRH Company, is hiring a Construction Skilled Laborer for the Pittston, PA area. Join a safety‑driven team and perform general labor, shoveling, material handling, form setup, and concrete work under foreman supervision.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and 1–3 years of labor or construction experience; valid driver's license; ability to work day, night or weekend shifts; drug screen and background check.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• 1–3 years of labor or construction experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to safety rules and regulations (MSHA/OSHA/DOT) and Pennsy Supply policies.
• Conduct daily safety assignments and inspections, pre-shifts, and JSA's.
• Signal equipment operators to facilitate alignment and movement.
• Shovel, rake, spread, and level earth, aggregates and hot asphalt mix to spec.
• Load, unload, and carry tools, equipment and materials.
• Learn all skills to perform as a laborer crew member under foreman guidance.
• Read roadway plans with crew, use hand and power tools, construct forms, place reinforcement.
• Perform other duties as assigned by foreman.

Education

High school Diploma or GED

Job description

Construction Skilled Laborer - Pittston, PA (Construction)

Job ID: 520713

Pennsy Supply is a CRH company. CRH is the leading vertically integrated supplier of asphalt, aggregates, cement, ready-mix concrete, and paving and construction services in North America. Our 24,100 employees at 1,300 operating locations provide our customers with top-quality, innovative products and services.

Position Overview

Performing a wide range of general laboring duties Including but not limited to shoveling, raking, traffic control, moving materials, setting forms, strips and cleans concrete forms, pours concrete, shovels, vibrates, and maintains good housekeeping and following safety regulations.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Adhere to and follow all safety rules and regulations of MSHA/OSHA/DOT and Pennsy Supply, Inc.
• Conduct daily safety assignments (area inspections, pre-shifts, JSA's, TRACK, etc.
• Signals operators of construction equipment to facilitate alignment and movement.
• Shovels, rakes, spreads and levels earth, aggregates and hot asphalt mix to fine grade specifications.
• Loads, unloads and carries tools, equipment and materials.
• Develop all skills required to perform as a member of the laborer crew under the direction of the foreman.
• Receive instruction, observe, and assist the foreman and laborer crew.
• Works with labor crew and laborer foreman in the reading of roadway plans and standard drawings, use and care of all hand and power tools, constructing and assembling concrete forms, load transfer units, handling and placement of reinforcement steel, placement, finishing and curing of the concrete.
• Performs other related duties as directed by the foreman.
• Review general understanding and use of all hand and power tools to be used on projects.
• Instruction, demonstration, and care of all equipment.
• Report to the assigned job site ready to begin work at the designated start time.
• Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must submit to a drug screen and criminal background check.
• A current driver's license and reliable source of transportation.
• Able to work various times during day, night or weekend hours, at various locations.

Education/Experience

• High school Diploma or GED equivalent.
• 1-3 years of labor or construction experience preferred.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

Pennsy Supply, a CRH Company, is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.