Laborers for Concrete Construction - Madison, WI

The HEICO Companies, LLC; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Ceco Concrete Construction is seeking an entry-level Laborer I to support concrete construction operations on active projects. You will assist skilled tradespeople, prepare and clean job sites, handle materials, and operate basic tools to help create foundations, slabs, walls, and curbs.

The role emphasizes safety, physical effort, and teamwork in a unionized environment. Applicants with OSHA 30 and formwork experience are preferred, and the company values durable craftsmanship and reliable

Qualifications

• Able to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly and up to 90 pounds with assistance.
• Able to walk, stoop, kneel, reach, and climb throughout shift.
• Frequent use of power tools, circular saws, hammers, nails, and bolts.
• 30 Hour OSHA Card desired.
• Preference for 12 months formwork/concrete labor experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform general construction labor including site clean-up and material handling by hand.
• Operate motorized equipment and power tools as directed.
• Assist in pouring vertical concrete and installing reshores per instructions.
• Work in various weather conditions and adapt to jobsite noise and dust.

Skills

Physical strength

Balance

Stamina

Safety awareness

Education

OSHA 30 Card (desired)

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Saws

Job description

Are you looking for an opportunity to move your career forward with an established industry leader? Join our team at Ceco Concrete Construction! Founded in 1912, Ceco has more than 100 years of experience serving the commercial construction industry as a client-centric, single source solution for concrete structures.

Culture

We are a team of engineers, managers, and builders who are down to earth and stand behind our word. We value respect and honesty, finding a better way, dirty boots, and a job well done. We trust our people to persevere and do their best for one another and for our clients. In return, we will make their time with us worthwhile. Most importantly, our people count on and believe in one another and know our success depends on our frontline workers building great projects that reflect our values and vision.

Role Overview

The Laborer I is an entry-level position responsible for performing a variety of physical tasks to support concrete construction operations. This role involves assisting skilled tradespeople, preparing and cleaning job sites, handling materials, and operating basic tools and equipment. The Laborer I is a key part of the construction crew, contributing to the efficient and safe completion of concrete structures such as foundations, slabs, walls, and curbs.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform general construction labor to include jobsite clean-up and moving of materials by hand.
• Operating motorized equipment including power tools, saws, hammers, nails, and bolts.
• Work requires alert individuals with good balance and physical strength.
• Assist in pouring of vertical concrete.
• Install reshores per instructions.
• Working during inclement weather, could be exposed to extreme cold and heat, noise and dust from construction operations depending upon project site.

Minimum Qualifications

• Frequently lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling up to 50 pounds of material and up to 90 pounds of material with assistance, if requested.
• Frequently walking, stooping, kneeling, reaching and climbing.
• Frequent use of hand tools such as power tools, circular saws, hammers, nails, and bolts.
• Preference given to candidates with a minimum of 12 months of formwork / concrete construction labor work experience at meets or exceeds performance expectations.
• 30 Hour OSHA Card desired.

Preferred Experience

• Preference given to candidates with a minimum of 6 months of formwork / concrete construction labor work experience.

This position is governed by a collective bargaining unit. According to the terms of the CBA, applicants who are selected will be required to join the appropriate union within a certain period after hire. Details of union participation will be given to employees upon hire.

Ceco Concrete Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, religion, sex, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity.