Skilled Concrete Laborer

Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. (ESS); Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. (ESS) seeks a Skilled Concrete Laborer to support concrete crew activities including formwork, rebar placement, pours, finishing, and general heavy civil tasks.

The role requires hands-on construction experience, a strong work ethic, and safety awareness in an outdoor environment. Responsibilities include loading/unloading materials, trenching, tool use, and collaboration with site supervisors to ensure project success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of construction experience (heavy civil highly preferred).
• Experience in construction or related industry preferred.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
• Ability to perform physical tasks, including lifting up to 50 pounds and working in all weather conditions.
• Basic math and measurement skills.
• Ability to follow directions and work independently or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with general construction tasks, including loading and unloading materials, digging trenches, and operating hand and power tools.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Follow safety protocols and wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Collaborate with site supervisors and other construction staff to ensure project success.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement in construction practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Heavy civil construction

Safety-conscious

Team player

Manual dexterity

Strong work ethic

Education

High school diploma

Job description

We are seeking a Skilled Concrete Laborer to join our concrete crew. This position is responsible for supporting concrete construction activities including formwork, rebar placement, concrete pours, finishing operations, and general heavy civil construction tasks. The ideal candidate has hands-on construction experience, a strong work ethic, and the ability to work safely in a fast-paced outdoor environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with general construction tasks, including loading and unloading materials, digging trenches, and operating hand and power tools
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Follow safety protocols and wear appropriate personal protective equipment
• Collaborate with site supervisors and other construction staff to ensure project success
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement in construction practices
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3+ years of construction experience (heavy civil highly preferred)
• Experience in construction or related industry preferred
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn
• Ability to perform physical tasks, including lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds and working in all weather conditions
• Basic math and measurement skills
• Ability to follow directions and work independently or as part of a team

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)