General Concrete Foreman/ Laborer

W. G. Yates & Sons Construction Company; Madison (MS); On-site; USD 20,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

W. G. Yates & Sons Construction Company in Madison, MS is seeking an entry-level General Foreman/Concrete Laborer to support site preparation, carpentry, and concrete work on road projects.

Duties include building forms, pouring concrete, handling materials, and maintaining safety on active construction sites. You will work outdoors in varying temperatures, follow safety regulations, and may assist with traffic control and site coordination.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be able to complete a pre-employment drug screen with a "Negative" result.
• Must be able to complete a post-offer physical with a "Capable" result.
• Eligible to work in the United States.
• Be willing to work outdoors in extreme temperatures, both hot and cold.
• Experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clear brush, debris, and hazards from rights-of-way and prepare surfaces.
• Build wooden forms and pour concrete for curbs and bridges.
• Set up warning signs, cones, and barricades for traffic control.
• Load, unload, and transport materials; operate construction tools and equipment.
• Operate in both office and active construction site environments and ensure on-site safety and compliance.

Job description

Job Title: General Foreman/Concrete Laborer (Entry Level)

Location: Madison (AWS)

A road construction carpenter and general laborer builds and maintains infrastructure while performing heavy manual labor. Duties include clearing sites, building concrete forms, erecting traffic barricades, and operating power tools. Workers must lift heavy materials, work outdoors, and follow strict safety regulations.

Site Preparation: Clear brush, debris, and hazards from rights-of-way. Dig trenches, grade surfaces, and compact earth for paving.

Carpentry & Concrete: Assist in building wooden forms, pouring concrete for curbs and bridges, and stripping forms after the concrete cures.

Safety & Traffic Control: Set up warning signs, cones, and barricades. Dismantle temporary structures like scaffolding.

General Labor: Load, unload, and transport building materials and tools. Operate heavy and light machinery, such as skid steers, jackhammers, and saws.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be able to complete a pre-employment drug screen with a "Negative" result.
• Must be able to complete a post-offer physical with a "Capable" result.
• Eligible to work in the United States.
• Be willing to work outdoors in extreme temperatures, both hot and cold.
• Experience preferred.

This role operates in both office and active construction site environments. Candidate must be able to perform site walks, attend field meetings, and ensure on-site safety and compliance.

Yates Construction provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics, in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.