Skilled Concrete Laborer — Formwork, Elevation & Growth

Kent Companies; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

PTO

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plan with employer matching

Holiday pay

Scholarship opportunities for dependi­

Leadership development opportunities

Job summary

Kent Companies in Traverse City, MI seeks an experienced concrete laborer. You will perform general labor on concrete sites, set and strip formwork, install shoring, place concrete, and use power and hand tools. You must wear PPE, pass drug screening, have reliable transportation, and be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.

OSHA 10/30 or equipment certifications are a plus. Join a team that emphasizes safety, craftsmanship, and opportunities for growth with competitive pay,

Qualifications

• 2+ years of consistent concrete construction experience.
• Leather work boots (steel or composite toe protection recommended).
• Must have reliable transportation to the workplace(s)/job location(s).
• Ability to pass drug screening.
• Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and in the future.
• Preferred OSHA 10 or OSHA 30; equipment operation certifications (telehandlers, aerial lifts).
• Experience with various formwork and shoring systems.

Responsibilities

• Safely perform general labor tasks on concrete construction sites, including power and standard hand tools.
• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including a hard hat, high-visibility apparel, and additional protection as required by the task.
• Utilize measurement and carpentry skills to build custom formwork.
• Moving materials by hand, preparing for concrete placement, installation of shoring, and maintaining clean, well-organized job sites.
• Setting and placing forms, building and dismantling formwork, erecting and dismantling shoring, and placing concrete into forms.
• Utilize elevation specifications to accurately set up a laser leveling system and establish grade and grade lines.
• Place and tie reinforcing steel and install embeds to specification.
• Work in a variable environment, both indoors and outdoors. When required, work during inclement weather, including extreme heat/cold.
• Communicate effectively with your crew lead, foreman, and superintendent on safety, ask questions and problem-solve.

Skills

Concrete experience

Measurement

Communication

Teamwork

Education

OSHA 10/OSHA 30

Equipment operation certs (telehandler/aerial lifts)

Tools

Hammer

Hammer loop/holster

Measuring tape

Speed square

Mag/margin trowels

Utility knives

Job description

Kent Companies in Traverse City, MI seeks an experienced concrete laborer. You will perform general labor on concrete sites, set and strip formwork, install shoring, place concrete, and use power and hand tools. You must wear PPE, pass drug screening, have reliable transportation, and be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.

OSHA 10/30 or equipment certifications are a plus. Join a team that emphasizes safety, craftsmanship, and opportunities for growth with competitive pay,