Flatwork Laborer

Builder's Bloc; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 24,796 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union insurance after 500 hours

Family health insurance at no cost

Retirement benefits

Paid vacation at year start

Job summary

Builder’s Bloc, a St. Louis area union company established in 1946, seeks a Flatwork Laborer with 2+ years of concrete experience. Work is based in the St. Charles area, outdoors, Monday–Friday days, with the union providing insurance after 500 hours and a comprehensive benefits package for the employee and family.

Ideal candidates are physically conditioned for challenging manual labor, able to handle weather variations, and willing to train newer team members while meeting project deadlines.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of concrete experience.
• Ability to lift 5–100 lb.
• Own tool belt and personal tools; larger power tools provided on site.
• Must pass background check and drug screen.
• Willing to work outdoors in all weather.

Responsibilities

• Carry and place lumber, concrete forms.
• Dig and place concrete.
• Uninstall forms and return to storage.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Provide training support to less experienced employees.
• Take direction from foreman to meet schedule and customer expectations.

Skills

Concrete experience

Hand tools

Power tools

Physical conditioning

Outdoors work

Tools

Tool belt

Personal tools

Power tools on site

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 concreteexperience
• 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.