Laborer

Methuen Construction Company, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group health & welfare benefits

401k plan with company matching

Paid vacation and holidays

Paid sick leave

Life insurance and AD&D

Job summary

Methuen Construction is seeking a Laborer to support the Construction Operations department on a full-time, hourly basis. The role reports to the Foreman and involves on-site tasks including debris cleanup, unloading materials, trench digging, concrete placement, formwork, and general site readiness.

Candidates should have a High School or Vocational education and 1–3 years in construction. The position emphasizes teamwork, safety, and physical endurance on active job sites across New England.

Qualifications

• High School or Vocational education required.
• Minimum 1–3 years of experience within the construction industry.

Responsibilities

• Cleanup of debris, grounds and buildings.
• Unloading of materials and deliveries to project site.
• Hand excavation and digging of trenches, raking, tamping and soil compaction.
• Placing and finishing concrete in formwork and flatwork; vibrating concrete.
• Setting up ladders, scaffolding and temporary access; handling and placement of materials.
• Tending all trades and assisting with on-site activities prior to final installation.
• Concrete curing, patching, surface prep and erosion control tasks.

Education

High School or Vocational

Job description

Methuen Construction is a leading self performing industrial and heavy civil general contractor with over 65 years of experience We specialize in the construction of water and wastewater treatment facilities industrial facilities and other critical infrastructure projects Serving private municipal state and federal clients across the Northeast we deliver innovative well planned projects that are completed on time and with an uncompromising focus on safety At Methuen we foster a culture of teamwork respect and a can do attitude that values every teammate and stakeholder Methuen Construction is seeking a Laborer to provide essential support to the Construction Operations department This position reports to the Foreman and is not responsible for the oversight of other teammates This is a full time hourly non exempt position

Your Role

• Cleanup of debris grounds and buildings
• Stripping of concrete framework including removal of exposed ties
• Unloading of materials and deliveries to Project Site
• Hand excavation digging of trenches raking tamping compacting soil
• Placing concrete in formwork including horizontal formwork for flatwork
• Vibrating concrete
• Setting up of ladders means of access scaffolding and planking
• Wrapping and covering with tarps polyethylene or insulating blankets
• Mixing mortar and grout including grout beneath structural and mechanical baseplates
• Backfilling grading or raking
• Laying of drains sewers water distribution PVC conduits or other piping in the trench pipe layer
• Assembly of manholes catch basins and drainage structures pipe layer
• Tending all other trades including materials handling on site prior to final installation
• Handling all other trades including materials handing on site prior to final installation
• Handling and placement of riprap slope protection erosion control and siltation control materials
• Spreading and rolling of bituminous asphalt
• Screeding of concrete
• Patching the holes in concrete surfaces
• Demolition activities
• Hand grading of earth materials curb setting and landscaping
• Setting and stripping concrete sidewalk forms
• Installation and removal of temporary weather protection
• Handling rigging and setting of precast concrete slabs planks walls and curbing
• Sand and water blasting
• Application of concrete curing compounds
• Installation of insulation dampproofing and moisture barrier materials below or at grade on or beneath concrete walls and slabs
• Concrete coring and cutting
• Sheet piling lagging and shoring of trenches and excavations
• Installation and removal of temporary weather protection
• Fire watch activities

Your Education and Experience

High School or Vocational andor relevant work experience Minimum 1 3 years of experience within the construction industry

What You Bring to the Team

• Proven ability to excel in a fast paced environment
• Strong team player with a positive attitude
• Hard working and motivated

Work Environment

Physical Demands

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Ability to stand for extended periods of time and safely maneuver around the nearby presence of various construction equipment and vehicles on an active construction site

Prepared to regularly encounter moving mechanical parts high precarious places fumes or airborne particles and a variety of outside weather conditions

Able to climb temporary or permanent stairs and ladders

Able to bend squat kneel crawl crouch balance and stoop reach on a regular basis

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus

Travel

Job posting location does not guarantee that the position will be in that location; Methuen Construction has jobs throughout New England and travel may be required with occasional out of state and overnight travel

Company per diem policy will apply

Benefits

• Group health & welfare benefits including options for medical dental and vision

Company Benefits

• Employee Life Insurance & Accidental Death & Dismemberment AD&D
• Spouse and Dependent Life & AD&D
• Short Term Disability STD
• Long Term Disability LTD
• Employee Assistance Program and Health Advocate
• Voluntary benefits at discounted group rates for accidents critical illness and hospital indemnity
• Accrued vacation time
• Paid Sick and Safe Leave
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 401k Plan company matching contributions on 100 of the first 3 deferred and 50 of the next 2 eligible
• Employee Referral Program

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer including disabled and veterans

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Pay range

23 42hr

Why Youll Love Working Here

Methuen Construction is widely recognized as one of the most successful self performing general contractors in the industry Built on over 65 years of experience Methuen Construction employs the highest skilled trades professionals and managers As we expand our construction territory diversify our client base and enhance our operational capabilities our need for highly skilled teammates is growing We offer top tier compensation and benefits in addition to a team oriented motivated and respectful company culture

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