Flatwork Laborer

Builder's Bloc; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 37,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union benefits

Family health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid vacation

Dental/vision insurance

Job summary

Builder’s Bloc in Arnold, MO is hiring a Flatwork Laborer with 2+ years of concrete experience. This union position offers union-scale wages and benefits after 500 hours, including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance for employee and family.

You will work outdoors in various sites around the St. Louis area, Monday to Friday, day shift, and must provide your own tool belt. Must pass background check and drug screen; ability to lift 5–100 pounds; flexible with locations.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of concrete experience.
• Ability to lift 5–100 pounds.
• Ability to stay on schedule and work independently.
• Must pass background check and drug screen.
• Provide own tool belt and personal tools.

Responsibilities

• Carry and place lumber and concrete forms.
• Dig and pour concrete.
• Uninstall forms and return them to storage.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Provide training support to less experienced workers.
• Take direction from foreman to meet customer expectations.

Skills

Hand tools

Power tools

Independent worker

Punctual attendance

Job description

Flatwork Laborer with 2 years experience

This is a union position with union scale wages. You will earn union-provided insurance after 500 hours of work. The generous insurance package includes medical, prescriptions, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance. Insurance is provided for the entire family at no cost to the employee with low deductibles and low copays. Retirement benefits are also provided through the union. Vacation time is paid in full at the start of the year.

Minimum requirements include:

• 2 or more years of concrete experience
• Ability to work independently in the job and stay on schedule
• Ability to carry, lift, or hold building materials weighing 5 to 100 pounds
• Flexibility with work locations and commuting
• Demonstrated ability to work outside and take direct feedback in a hardworking environment
• Demonstrated consistent attendance and strong performance in previous positions
• Must pass a background check and drug screen
• Must provide your own tool belt and personal tools. (larger power tools are provided on the job site)

Builder’s Bloc has opportunities for a Flatwork Laborer. The ideal candidate has experience using hand tools and power tools, is physically conditioned for challenging manual labor, prefers working outside, can handle working in all weather conditions, knows how to hustle to get the work done, and can handle direct, constructive feedback. We are looking for construction workers with 2 or more years of experience who can help train less experienced team members.

A willingness to work hard, take feedback, learn from others, and show up every day is required! Meeting those requirements will lead to a steady career with job satisfaction.

Job duties include:

• Carrying and placing lumber, concrete forms
• Digging and placing concrete
• Uninstalling concrete forms and returning them to storage
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Providing training support to less experienced employees
• Taking direction from the job foreman to stay on schedule and meet customer expectations

Work is based in or around the St Charles and St Charles County areas, but can be in other areas in the Greater St Louis area. Work locations can vary as projects are completed and new projects begin. Employee’s place of residence is taken into consideration; however, some projects may require a longer commute. The work schedule is Monday to Friday during the day. Work schedules can vary based on weather and project timelines. Flexibility in both schedule and commute is key.

Builder’s Bloc is a locally owned, St. Louis based, union company that was founded in 1946. Many Builder’s Bloc employees have a 20+ year career with the company because of their dependability, benefits, and consistent growth.

“Even during a downturn in the economy, the company always kept me working. Never had a lack of work.”

“I’ve never had to worry about pay. I’ve never had to worry about work.”

“You have to build up endurance. Move the lumber, wrap the Tyvek. The sooner you get that done, the sooner you can move on to the job you like. It is a very rewarding job because you can see what you have done.”

“Commercial work is more impersonal. I would rather build a house. It feels like it makes more of a difference for people. There are steady hours and plenty of work.”

“Employees here gain value by showing up and doing good work. Establish yourself and you have strong future.”

Location

Arnold, MO

Employment Type

Full-Time

Minimum Experience

Mid-level

Compensation

32.87 DOE