Laborer, Bridge Construction

A.M. Cohron & Son, Inc.; Red Oak (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A.M. Cohron & Son, Inc. seeks an experienced bridge construction laborer to perform manual work across project sites in the Midwest. This role involves demolition, substructure and superstructure tasks with a variety of hand and power tools.

The position requires travel between job sites in Iowa and neighboring states, 40–50 hours per week, occasional weekends, and overnight stays at the company's expense. Safety and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Manual labor on construction sites.
• Ability to follow safety protocols.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Do general excavation and leveling using a shovel, pick, tamper or jackhammer.
• Align, place and tie reinforcing steel of various sizes.
• Vibrate concrete inside forms.
• Set beams, tie rebar and strip decks.
• Carry lumber, plywood, reinforcing steel and other materials.
• Pour and level concrete.
• Read MSDS and container labels.
• Identify and communicate safety concerns to management.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Communication

Tool operation

Tools

Shovel

Tamper

Jackhammer

Rebar tying tool

Job description

Job Summary

Perform manual labor on all phases of bridge construction including demolition, substructure and superstructure using various types of tools. Travel from jobsite to jobsite in Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Arkansas or Missouri. Work Monday to Friday, and some weekends, usually 40-50 hours per week. Overnight stays may be required at the company's expense.

Essential Functions

• Attend work as scheduled
• Get along with others
• Follow company handbooks and other instructions
• Communicate in a way others will understand
• Use and care for tools, equipment and materials

Additional Duties And Responsibilities

• Do general excavation and leveling using a shovel, pick, tamper or jackhammer
• Align, place and tie reinforcing steel of various sizes
• Vibrate concrete inside forms
• Set beams, tie rebar and strip decks
• Carry lumber, plywood, reinforcing steel and other materials
• Pour and level concrete
• Read and interpret Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and container labels
• Identify and communicate safety concerns to management in a timely manner
• Perform other duties as assigned by management