Laborer - Knoxville, TN

Messer Construction Co.; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to shaping the future of commercial construction. As a Laborer, you will play a crucial role in various building projects, ensuring quality and safety while working alongside a dynamic team. With a commitment to employee growth and community impact, this position offers a unique opportunity to advance your career in a supportive environment. Embrace the chance to contribute to meaningful projects and be part of a legacy that values excellence and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years’ experience in commercial construction.
• Knowledge of procedures, techniques, tools, and materials.

Responsibilities

• General cleanup and distribution of tools and equipment.
• Manual moving of materials and hand excavation.
• Placing and finishing concrete.

Skills

Commercial Construction Knowledge

Safety Procedures

Tool Operation

Manual Labor

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Jack Hammer

Cutoff Saw

Cutting Torch

Job description

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Messer Construction Co. is an award-winning construction manager and general contractor that provides leadership for complex commercial building projects. We are currently accepting applications for seasoned Laborers wanting to advance their construction careers. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of commercial construction and remodeling practices as well as a comprehensive understanding of procedures, techniques, tools, equipment, materials, specifications, quality and cost control measures, and safety requirements associated with commercial building.

We build where we live, and it shows. When you take charge of your career through professional growth and collaboration, you can’t help but feel your impact on the community and the industry. And it’s what you can expect at Messer each day. In business since 1932 and employee-owned since 1990, Messer is the commercial construction company committed to building better. Are you ready to join the legacy?

Responsibilities May Include But Are Not Limited To

• 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, resteel and material / accessories
• Hand excavation and backfill
• Hand grade sub-base
• Place vapor barrier / board insulation
• Place and tie resteel
• Placing concrete from a truck, pump, bucket, buggy, conveyor, etc.
• Rake concrete / screed concrete / edge concrete / broom finish concrete
• Vibrate concrete
• Place concrete blankets
• 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

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
• Be able to work in a variety of seasonal and weather conditions

We provide an excellent and comprehensive compensation package with unlimited opportunity for personal and professional growth.

All Messer employees are required to comply with our Substance Abuse Prevention Policy as a condition of employment. Messer may condition offers of employment upon taking and passing a post-offer/pre-employment drug screen.

We maintain a drug-free workplace with pre-employment and random substance abuse testing. Inquiries are held and managed in the strictest confidence. We respect and honor your need for private and confidential communications when searching for a new 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, sexual orientation or gender identity.

Messer is committed to a diverse workforce.