Laborer, Concrete - 2682

jhlconstructors; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short-term disability insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Vacation

Sick days

Holidays

401(k) with match

Job summary

JHL Constructors is seeking a Laborer to support on-site construction activities in Colorado Springs. You will collaborate with the Carpenter Foreman and Superintendent to track tasks, maintain safety standards, and support the project team in finishing work efficiently.

Responsibilities include concrete placement, material handling, equipment operation, scaffolding, and general site cleanup. Strong safety awareness and ability to perform physical tasks are essential.

Qualifications

• Maintain OSHA 10 (minimum) and recommended refresher training.
• Obtain as required - project specific and equipment operation safety training.

Responsibilities

• Performing physical labor on a construction site
• Assisting with demolition and dismantling of buildings/structures
• Operation of select equipment such as skid-steers, lifts, and forklifts
• Placing and finishing concrete
• Moving/handling materials around construction site
• Coordinate with the Carpenter, Foreman and/or Superintendent on prioritization of craft task, and on all decisions related to or direction regarding subcontractors.
• Work with compressed air tools.
• Clear, excavate, fill, backfill, grade and landscape and perform skilled and unskilled labor connected therewith.
• Perform watchman duties, including flagman, garbage and debris handler, dumpman, firewatch, and tending of heaters and pumps.
• Perform the duties of a tender for carpenters and other building crafts,
• prepare, handle and convey materials whether by hand or any other process,
• general cleanup, including sweeping, cleaning, and wiping of construction site or facility, washroom, equipment, and furnishings, removal and loading of all debris,
• aging and curing concrete, mortar, or other materials. (Including weather protection)
• Building, planking or installation and removal of all staging, swinging and hanging scaffolds including maintenance thereof. Dismantling scaffolds as well as preparing for foundations or mudsills for scaffolds and maintaining same.
• Mixing, handling, conveying, pouring, vibrating, gunniting and otherwise placing concrete or aggregates.
• Wrecking, stripping, dismantling and handling concrete forms and false work.
• Operating concrete conveyors, motorized wheelbarrows or buggies or machines of similar character,
• Hooking on, signaling, dumping and unhooking the bucket when concrete or aggregates are conveyed,
• Assembling and uncoupling of all connections and parts of or to equipment used in mixing or conveying concrete, aggregates or mortar, and the cleaning of such equipment, parts and or connections.
• All vibrating, grinding, spreading flowing, puddling, leveling, and strikeoff of concrete or aggregates by floating, rodding, or screeding by hand or mechanical means prior to finishing,
• Filling and patching of voids, crevices to correct defects in concrete.
• Moving, cleaning, oiling and carrying of all forms to the next point of erection.
• Snapping of wall ties and removal of tie rods: handling, placing and operation of the nozzle, hoses and pots or hoppers on sandblasting or other abrasive cleaning.
• Place grade markers as assigned, and run errands as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.
• May be subject to overtime on an as needed basis

Skills

OSHA 10

English Proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Reports to: Foreman and Superintendent
FLSA: Non-Exempt

JOB SUMMARY:

The Laborer is responsible for onsite execution of all assigned tasks. Through daily coordination with the Carpenter Foreman and/or Superintendent, the laborer will track and complete tasks in order to facilitate the needs of the project team and schedule. He/she will assist the project team in the field to maintain the professional appearance of the project as well as JHL’s safety and quality programs.

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Core Duties / Responsibilities:

• Performing physical labor on a construction site
• Assisting with demolition and dismantling of buildings/structures
• Operation of select equipment such as skid-steers, lifts, and forklifts
• Placing and finishing concrete
• Moving/handling materials around construction site
• Coordinate with the Carpenter, Foreman and/or Superintendent on prioritization of craft task, and on all decisions related to or direction regarding subcontractors.
• Work with compressed air tools.
• Clear, excavate, fill, backfill, grade and landscape and perform skilled and unskilled labor connected therewith.
• Perform watchman duties, including flagman, garbage and debris handler, dumpman, firewatch, and tending of heaters and pumps.
• Perform the duties of a tender for carpenters and other building crafts,
• prepare, handle and convey materials whether by hand or any other process,
• general cleanup, including sweeping, cleaning, and wiping of construction site or facility, washroom, equipment, and furnishings, removal and loading of all debris,
• aging and curing concrete, mortar, or other materials. (Including weather protection)
• Building, planking or installation and removal of all staging, swinging and hanging scaffolds including maintenance thereof. Dismantling scaffolds as well as preparing for foundations or mudsills for scaffolds and maintaining same.
• Mixing, handling, conveying, pouring, vibrating, gunniting and otherwise placing concrete or aggregates.
• Wrecking, stripping, dismantling and handling concrete forms and false work.
• Operating concrete conveyors, motorized wheelbarrows or buggies or machines of similar character,
• Hooking on, signaling, dumping and unhooking the bucket when concrete or aggregates are conveyed,
• Assembling and uncoupling of all connections and parts of or to equipment used in mixing or conveying concrete, aggregates or mortar, and the cleaning of such equipment, parts and or connections.
• All vibrating, grinding, spreading flowing, puddling, leveling, and strikeoff of concrete or aggregates by floating, rodding, or screeding by hand or mechanical means prior to finishing,
• Filling and patching of voids, crevices to correct defects in concrete.
• Moving, cleaning, oiling and carrying of all forms to the next point of erection.
• Snapping of wall ties and removal of tie rods: handling, placing and operation of the nozzle, hoses and pots or hoppers on sandblasting or other abrasive cleaning.
• Place grade markers as assigned, and run errands as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.
• May be subject to overtime on an as needed basis

Education / Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent preferred

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• Maintain OSHA 10 (minimum) and recommended refresher training.
• Obtain as required - project specific and equipment operation safety training.

Physical Requirements: FIELD

• Must have the ability to remain in a standing or kneeling position. - 90%
• Must have the ability to speak, write and comprehend English language. - 50%
• Must have the ability to lift tools and supplies, up to 50 lbs. - 40%
• Must have the ability to hear clearly. - 100%
• Must have the ability to stoop, kneel, bend and reach. - 100%
• Must have dexterity to utilize and manipulate tools and materials. - 100%
• Must have clear vision, or wear glasses/contacts if vision is obscured - 100%

TOTAL COMPENSATION:

We offer competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, vacation, sick days, holidays a 401(k)-retirement plan with a match and fringe benefits

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND TRAVEL:

• Exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy conditions caused by the weather: snow, rain, and heat;
• loud noise, diesel fumes, grease, and oil smells.
• Daily travel as business requires during scheduled work hours.

DISCLAIMER:

This job description is a summary and not meant to cover or include all tasks, duties, or responsibilities that the employee may be required to perform. These duties/responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

EEO STATEMENT:

JHL Constructors is an EEO Employer and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, marital status or veteran status.

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