Employee-Owned Construction Laborer – Grow with Impact

Hensel Phelps; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Hensel Phelps is seeking a Laborer to provide essential support on active construction projects. Responsibilities include assisting form carpenters, concrete operations, masonry, and carpentry teams while maintaining safety and quality standards.

The role requires physical endurance, the ability to lift heavy materials, and reliable attendance. OSHA guidelines and site safety practices are emphasized on every shift.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Follow safety practices in accordance with the Hensel Phelps safety and health program.
• Must be able to take initiative and ask questions.
• Possess a keen attention to detail and be able to follow instructions.
• Workers must provide their own safety footwear.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and professionally with co-workers and stakeholders.
• Strong mathematical reasoning and quantitative skills.
• Must be reliable and punctual.
• This includes having reliable transportation and consistent work attendance.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of areas for the placement of concrete involves final excavation of dirt and rock and fine grading for floor slabs. This work involves shoveling for extended periods of time.
• Assembly of concrete forms, laborers are required to lift form prefabricated metal form panels and assist in their placement.
• Handle the concrete bucket suspended from a crane that transfers the concrete from the concrete truck to the placement area. After the concrete is poured from the bucket, laborers muck the concrete in slabs to spread it evenly.
• After the concrete has cured, the laborers assist in stripping the concrete forms and transporting them for storage.
• Assist concrete finishers in moving power trowels and power screeds used to finish the concrete surface.
• Support of block masons installing masonry work by handling and transporting bags of cement, lime, sand, and grout. This includes stocking blocks and bricks.
• Assist carpenters in handling and setting door frames. This entails transporting the door frames from the storage area to the work areas and stacking the door frames where needed.
• Loads, unloads, and identifies building materials, machinery, and tools. Distributes site materials to the appropriate locations, according to project plans and specifications. Responsible for ensuring that all materials are properly distributed, and the site is swept and well maintained.
• Promotes a safe work environment and communicates jobsite hazards. This includes helping to secure the jobsite at the end of business each day and verifying that all site materials are properly stored.

Skills

Safety awareness

Communication

Reliability

Initiative

Attention to detail

Mathematical reasoning

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Hensel Phelps is seeking a Laborer to provide essential support on active construction projects. Responsibilities include assisting form carpenters, concrete operations, masonry, and carpentry teams while maintaining safety and quality standards.

The role requires physical endurance, the ability to lift heavy materials, and reliable attendance. OSHA guidelines and site safety practices are emphasized on every shift.