General Craft Laborer

brownandrootexternal; Illinois; On-site; USD 36,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Medical Insurance

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

AD&D

FSA

Paid Time Off

Flexible Schedule

Job summary

Brown and Root Industrial Services seeks a capable construction laborer to prepare sites, operate tools, and assist with concrete pouring and formwork. You will work in varied weather conditions, comply with safety rules, and coordinate with crew to complete daily tasks efficiently.

The role involves lifting up to 50 lbs, reading plans, and using hand tools and machinery to support concrete placement and site clean-up, ensuring timely progress and quality workmanship.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with prior field experience preferred.
• Knowledge of common field concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Under supervision with clear instructions.
• Ability to work in inclement weather and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Independent judgment is not typically required.

Responsibilities

• Operate jackhammers and drills to break up concrete or pavement.
• Position, join, align and seal structural components.
• Mix, pour, and spread concrete using cement mixers.
• Signal equipment operators for location and movement of machinery.
• Finish freshly poured concrete with floats, trowels, or screeds.
• Maintain and monitor pumps, compressors, and generators.
• Lubricate and repair machinery and tools.
• Read plans and instructions to determine work activities.
• Ensure site safety and proper waste handling procedures.
• Load and unload materials according to project plans.

Skills

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Reading plans

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Jackhammers

Concrete mixers

Pumps & generators

Job description

SUMMARY:

Prepares site for daily work, performs all housekeeping and duties necessary for daily activities.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operate jackhammers and drills to break up concrete or pavement
• Position, join, align and seal structural components, such as concrete wall sections and pipes
• Shovel cement and other materials into portable cement mixers: and mix, pour, and spread concrete
• Signal equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement and adjustment of machinery, equipment, and materials
• Smooth and finish freshly poured cement or concrete, using floats, trowels, screeds, or powered cement finishing tools
• Tend to machines that pump concrete, grout, and sand
• Tend to pumps, compressors, and generators to provide power for tools, machinery, and equipment, or to heat and move materials such as asphalt
• Lubricate, clean and repair machinery, equipment, and tools.
• Operate, read, and maintain air monitoring and other sampling devices in confined and/or hazardous environments.
• Assisting build and positioning forms for pouring concrete, and dismantle forms after use, using saws, hammers, nails, or bolts.
• Clean and prepare construction sites to eliminate possible hazards, while following all waste handling guidelines.
• Control traffic passing near, in, and around work zones.
• Dig ditches or trenches, backfill excavations, and compact and level earth to grade specifications, using picks, shovels, pneumatic tampers, and rakes.
• Erect and disassemble scaffolding, shoring, braces, traffic barricades, ramps and other temporary structures.
• Load, unload, and identify building materials, machinery, and tools, and distribute them to the appropriate locations, according to project plans and specifications.
• Act as a watch when welding or metal cutting is performed by craft workers.
• Read and interpret plans, instructions, and specifications to determine work activities
• Expedites materials and equipment to work locations and sets up work sites.
• Completes records, maintains tools and equipment, and performs various janitorial activities.
• Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules, including wearing required personal safety equipment.
• Performs other duties as required.

BENEFITS:

Brown and Root offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which include a 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, and flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Brown & Root Industrial Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.
• Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
• Works under immediate supervision.
• Ability to work in inclement weather conditions. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment.
• Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Strength:
a. Standing 70%
Walking 20%
Sitting 10%
b. Lifting 50 lb.
Carrying 50 lb.
Pushing 70 ft-lb.
Pulling 70 ft-lb.
2. Climbing F
Balancing F
3. Stooping F
Kneeling O
Crouching F
Crawling O
Reaching C
Handling C
Fingering F

EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS:

NP Not Present;O Occasionally (0-33%);F Frequently (34-66%);C Constantly (67-100%)

BENEFITS:

Brown and Root offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which include a 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, and flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Brown & Root Industrial Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.