Laborer - Commercial Construction

Pepper Construction Group; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Pepper Construction Group in Cincinnati, Ohio, is seeking a Laborer to assist on construction sites with a variety of tasks including loading materials and assisting carpenters.

The ideal candidate will have experience in commercial construction, OSHA 10 certification, and the ability to lift up to 100 lbs. This role requires flexibility, reliability, and self-motivation.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in commercial construction, preferred.
• OSHA 10 certification, preferred.
• Ability to lift/push/pull up to 100 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Loading, unloading, and moving materials at the construction site.
• Assist in carpentry work including layout and framing.
• Build temporary protections including barricades and floor protection.
• General clean-up of the site and selective demolition.

Skills

Relevant experience in commercial construction

OSHA 10 certification

Ability to lift/push/pull up to 100 lbs

Detail-oriented

Reliable and committed to deadlines

Self-motivated

Flexible availability

Job description

With offices in Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Ohio, Pepper Construction is a national general contracting and construction management firm that primarily serves the private sector. Pepper Construction provides clients the experience and resources of a national company, combined with the hands‑on approach of a local company.

RESPONSIBILITIES

As a Laborer you may perform any combination of tasks to assist on the construction site. This position performs a wide variety of duties and tasks that often require them to assist other trades people including carpenters.

• Loading, unloading, and moving materials from within or near the construction site from pallets, skids, trucks, or other locations.
• Move materials to or from storage or work sites
• Driving equipment as needed
• Proficient in stacking and assembling materials into bundles
• Making simple repairs and adjustments to machinery or trucks
• Work independently and with little direction
• Have initiative to find work activities when waiting for next task directive
• Assist Carpenter’s general partition layout, framing, sheet rock installation and other rough and finish carpentry work as assigned
• Build temporary protection including barricades, visqueen, floor protection, etc.
• General clean‑up including vacuuming, sweeping, and rubbish removal
• Selective demolition of non-load bearing walls, ceilings, and flooring material and clean up of all demolition debris
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Relevant experience in commercial construction, preferred.
• OSHA 10, preferred.
• Ability to lift/push/pull up to 100 lbs.
• Detail‑oriented, well‑organized, and ability to multi‑task.
• Task‑oriented, reliable, and committed to meeting deadlines.
• Self‑motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexible availability, may include some overtime, weekends, and night shifts.

Pepper Construction is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Please note: Pepper does not sponsor work visas.