Skilled Laborer

Kent Companies; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

PTO (Paid Time Off)

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plans with employer-matched

Holiday pay

Job summary

Kent Companies is seeking a reliable construction laborer to support projects across building, residential, and heavy construction sites in Grand Rapids, MI. You will perform general labor, operate hand and power tools, and assist the foreman with daily mobilization and quality control to meet project goals.

The role requires physical work, the ability to handle 80 lb bags, and willingness to work in varied indoor/outdoor conditions. Competitive weekly pay and a benefits package are included.

Qualifications

• Experience performing general labor on construction sites.
• Ability to read and interpret basic project documents and prints.
• Work safely and adhere to PPE requirements.
• Willingness to operate hand/power tools and assist crew as needed.

Responsibilities

• Wear PPE: hard hat, high-visibility gear, and other protection as required.
• Safely perform general labor tasks on commercial construction sites.
• Install and maintain fall protection and safety systems.
• Locate materials and equipment; assist foreman with daily tasks.
• Read project prints and take-off sheets to execute tasks as designed.
• Coordinate with crew lead, foreman, and superintendent on safety and workflow.
• Assist with daily mobilization and crew coordination to meet goals.
• Train and mentor teammates to strengthen the division.

Skills

General labor

Safety compliance

Read prints

Read take-off sheets

Team coordination

Tools

Skid steer

Concrete vibrators

Air hammers

Job description

Summary
Perform physical labor tasks at building, residential, and heavy construction projects. May operate hand and power tools of all types: air hammers, concrete vibrators, small mechanical hoists, surveying and measuring equipment, floor grinders, and various other equipment and instruments. May clean and prepare sites, place bulkheads, pour, level, and finish freshly placed underlayment product, use teamwork to meet daily established goals, help train and develop talent, fill out daily timesheets, take direction from and coordinate with Kent’s foreman/superintendent daily, and other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including a hard hat, high-visibility apparel, and additional protection as required by the task, e.g., a dust mask during mixing/pump operations.
• Safely perform general labor tasks on commercial construction sites with equipment, power tools, and common hand tools.
• Install and maintain fall protection, barricades, and other safety systems.
• Locate materials, supplies, equipment, and tools onsite and utilize them as directed to meet established production and quality goals.
• Walk and work on uneven surfaces, climb ladders, scaffold, and shoring frequently.
• Properly maintain all equipment and tools so that they are in a safe and reliable working condition.
• Work in a kneeling, crouching, or bent-over position on a frequent basis.
• Work in a variable environment, both indoors and outdoors, and during inclement weather, including extreme cold/heat, when required.
• Lift and break 80lb bags into a hopper.
• Install sound mat materials.
• Pull material hoses on job sites and place cementitious materials with hoses.
• Communicate effectively with your crew lead, foreman, and superintendent on safety, ask questions, and problem-solve.
• Assist the foreman and superintendent in tracking onsite material and reporting material usage.
• Demonstrate an understanding of standard job site setup.
• Read take-off sheets.
• Read prints to understand and perform each job to specifications, including elevation pin installations.
• Assist foreman and superintendent with daily mobilization and coordinate crew to complete daily tasks.
• Assist pump operator with pump setup and operation.
• Place and finish cementitious materials proficiently, with hoses to design specifications and plans.
• Operate a skid steer proficiently.
• Assist foreman/superintendent in performing quality control and quality assurance on underlayment pours.
• Train, develop, and support others to up-skill teammates and build a stronger division.

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties and Responsibilities are not comprehensive and can be changed at any time, with or without notice.

• Ability to pass drug screening.
• Provide personal gear such as steel-toe boots and hand tools such as a box cutter.
• Commercial construction experience, particularly gypsum underlayments.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Chauffer’s license.
• Valid MDOT MED card or ability to obtain an MDOT MED card within agreed upon timeframe.
• Must have reliable transportation to the workplace(s)/ job location(s).
• Ability to successfully pass a background check related to driving.
• Training and consistent experience in underlayments, leveling, and leadership.
• Ability to work nontypical days and hours on construction schedules.
• Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and in the future.

Kent Companies provides its employees with one of the most competitive compensation and benefits packages in the construction industry. Benefits vary by location, with a fully customized benefits package presented upon hire. Typical benefits packages include:

• Weekly pay
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Supplemental insurance options
• Retirement plans with discretionary employer-matching
• Holiday pay (New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day)
• Scholarship opportunities for dependents
• Leadership development opportunities