Laborer, Bridge Construction

Cohron & Son Inc.; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Topeka, KS 66612

Job Summary

Perform labor on all phases of bridge construction including demolition, substructure and superstructure using various types of tools. Work Monday to Friday and occasional weekends, usually 40 - 50 hours per week.

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

Specific Duties

• 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 understand Safety Data Sheets and container labels
• Identify and communicate safety concerns to management in a timely manner
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

Requirements

Education

• High School graduate or G.E.D. preferred

Physical

• Normal range of vision and hearing (with correction)
• Effectively work at heights
• Walk on uneven ground, stand, climb, bend, kneel, reach, lift and balance
• Lift up to 75 pounds on a regular basis
• Work safely in adverse weather conditions including wind, rain, snow, ice, mud, heat, etc.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Life
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401K with company match
• Vacation after 1 year of employment
• Per diem (determined by job and conditions)
• Hotel (determined by job and conditions)

General Information
Job Type: Permanent, travel with the crew to the next project. On-the-job training provided with career advancement opportunities.

Annual wages: $45,000 - $47,000