Employee-Owned Construction Laborer - Hands-On Builder

Messer Construction Co.; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Messer Construction Co. in Lexington, KY is seeking a construction laborer to support commercial projects. You will perform general and final cleanup, tool distribution, dewatering, formwork handling, concrete placement, and demolition tasks under supervision.

The role requires reliability, physical stamina, and the ability to work in varying weather conditions. We value teamwork and safety, and offer opportunities to grow within an employee‑owned company with a long history of community impact.

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

Job description

Messer Construction Co. in Lexington, KY is seeking a construction laborer to support commercial projects. You will perform general and final cleanup, tool distribution, dewatering, formwork handling, concrete placement, and demolition tasks under supervision.

The role requires reliability, physical stamina, and the ability to work in varying weather conditions. We value teamwork and safety, and offer opportunities to grow within an employee‑owned company with a long history of community impact.