Laborer - Cincinnati, OH

Messer Construction Co.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Messer Construction Co. is seeking a capable construction laborer to join our team in Cincinnati, OH. You will support field crews with general cleanup, material handling, dewatering setup, and concrete placement using various methods.

This role requires a high school diploma, at least three years of commercial construction experience, reliable transportation, and willingness to work within a 50‑mile radius. Seasonal conditions vary, and safety protocols apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in commercial construction.
• Candidates must have reliable transportation.
• Be willing to work within a 50-mile radius.
• Ability to work in varied 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, steel and materials.
• Hand excavation and backfill.
• Place vapor barrier / board insulation.
• Placing concrete from a truck, pump, bucket, buggy, conveyor.
• Strip/wreck, clean and oil formwork.
• General / selective demolition of masonry, drywall, partitions, ceilings and finishes.

Skills

Reliable transportation

Willing to work within 50-mile radius

Seasonal/weather adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Jack hammer

Air tools

Sledge hammer

Cutoff saw

Cutting torch

Job description

Location: Cincinnati, OH, United States
Company: Messer Construction Co.
Date Posted: Oct 1, 2026

Messer Construction Co. is a construction manager and general contractor that provides leadership for complex commercial building projects. An employee-owned company, Messer builds better lives for its customers, communities, and employees, and delivers value through quality construction and client experiences. Founded in 1932, Messer’s footprint has grown to eleven regional officeslocatedacross the Midwest and Southeast: Greenville, South Carolina; Charlotte and Raleigh, North Carolina; Columbus, Cincinnati, and Dayton Ohio; Louisville and Lexington Kentucky; Indianapolis, Indiana; and Knoxville & Nashville, Tennessee.

What You Will Do:

• 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.
• 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

What You Will Bring:

• 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

Your decisions influence your career at every step: Makeyourscount with Messer Construction Co. In business since 1932 and employee-owned since 1990, Messer builds projects and careers that leave a lasting impact on our communities. We bring opportunities for collaboration and growth; you bring the determination.Let’sbuild something great together.

All Messer employeesare required tocomply withour Substance Abuse Prevention Policy as a condition of employment.Messer may condition offers of employment upon taking and passing of a post-offer/pre-employment drug screen.

Messer Construction Co. does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Candidates who need employer immigration sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered for this position.

Messer is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, sexualorientationor gender identity.