General Trades-Skilled Laborer- Self Performance

Shiel Sexton Company; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision benefits

401k match

Generous paid time off

Fitness Membership Reimbursement

Job summary

Shiel Sexton Company is seeking a General Trades-Skilled Laborer in Indianapolis, IN. This role supports a diverse crew in various construction responsibilities including framing, demolition, and hardware installation. Candidates should have 3-5 years of commercial concrete construction experience and a commitment to teamwork and personal responsibility.

Benefits include medical coverage, retirement plans, and generous paid time off. The position requires working 40+ hours in dynamic outdoor settings.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in commercial concrete construction.
• Construction operations experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform various interior and exterior construction tasks.
• Work with a diverse crew on framing and installation.
• Demonstrate strong work ethic and integrity.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Technical expertise

Problem-solving

Tools

Tape measure

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

General Trades-Skilled Laborer- Self Performance

Job Category: LAB- S-LAB - S

Requisition Number: GENER001498

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• Posted : July 6, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA

Description

The General Trade Skilled Laborer works as a member of a diverse crew performing a variety of interior and exterior construction responsibilities including framing, hardware, accessory installation, hanging doors, demolition and general construction duties and be on the path to becoming a Carpenter.

Role Expectations and Competencies

• Completes tasks with a high attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively communicate through verbal communication.
• Demonstrates ability to contribute value in a team setting.
• Assures that the general trades – self-performance crew acts with integrity and employs ethical behavior during all stages of the estimating projects and follows the Shiel Sexton “Expect More” brand.
• Exhibits an established and growing technical expertise.
• Demonstrates a dedication to personal responsibility through the ability to overcome obstacles and produce tangible results.
• Working with tape measure, hand tools, bubble and laser levels, power tools, and various other construction equipment to tear down, remodel, build and renovate.
• Readiness to learn and grow your construction skills from industry leading professionals while maintaining the highest level of integrity and ethics.
• Able to be on time and present every day for work.

Experience and Qualifications

• Three to five years of experience in commercial concrete construction
• Construction operations experience is preferred

At Shiel Sexton we offer

• Medical, dental and vison benefits
• Dependent Care, Medical Savings Account and Health Savings account with employer contribution
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan; as a team we win together
• Traditional and Roth 401k match
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• Four company sponsored events a year
• Life insurance, short & long-term disability.
• Fitness Membership Reimbursement
• Half price Indianapolis Zoo and Children’s Museum memberships
• Employee Referral Program

Working Conditions

Personnel Management | 40+ Hours/week | Dynamic work schedule dependent on project status | Working construction environment | Outdoor/Construction Site Work/Office setting | Moderate Safety Risk | Deadline Requirements | Delivery of accurate and completed project

Please note sponsorship and/or relocation are not available for this position.

Notice to Recruiters and Agencies:

Shiel Sexton prefers to recruit candidates directly, rather than through a third-party recruiter or agency. Do not submit or present your candidate(s) through a recruiter or agency without a signed agreement for the specific position. To request consideration as a Recruiting Vendor, please contact our human resources department.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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