Hands-On Construction Laborer for Commercial Projects

Messer Construction Co.; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Messer Construction Co. in Knoxville, TN is seeking a skilled construction laborer to support on-site operations for commercial projects.

You will perform general cleanup, assist with dewatering, formwork, concrete placement, and basic demolition under supervision. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, at least three years in commercial construction, reliable transportation, and willingness to work within a 50-mile radius under varied weather conditions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in commercial construction.
• Candidates must have reliable transportation.
• Be willing to work within a50 mileradius.
• Be able to work in a variety of seasonal and weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• General and final cleanup
• Distribution / cleanup of power hand-tools / extension cords / generators
• Dewatering activities / set-up water pumps and hoses
• Manual moving of formwork, lumber,resteeland material / accessories
• Hand excavation and backfill
• Hand grade sub-base
• Place vapor barrier / board insulation
• Place and tieresteel
• Placing concrete from a truck, pump, bucket, buggy, conveyor, etc.
• Rake concrete / screed concrete / edge concrete / broom finish concrete
• Vibrate concrete
• Place concrete blankets
• Strip/ wreck, clean and oiling of formwork
• General / selective demolition of masonry, drywall, plaster, partitions of all types, ceilings of all types, finishes of all types
• Use of demolition tools: jack hammer, air tools,sledge hammer, etc.
• Use of cutoff saw
• Use a cutting torch
• Other tasks as directed by supervisor

Job description

Messer Construction Co. in Knoxville, TN is seeking a skilled construction laborer to support on-site operations for commercial projects.

You will perform general cleanup, assist with dewatering, formwork, concrete placement, and basic demolition under supervision. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, at least three years in commercial construction, reliable transportation, and willingness to work within a 50-mile radius under varied weather conditions.