Skilled Laborer

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

Summary
The experienced laborer (skilled) has multiple years in concrete construction with a solid understanding of formwork fundamentals. While expected to complete general labor tasks as needed, this position is adept at utilizing all associated power tools, can set and strip formwork, erect and dismantle shoring systems, place concrete and rig loads, signal the crane, and operate motorized equipment. Experienced laborers are adept at measurement, critical thinking, and problem-solving, particularly in custom formwork, embeds, reinforcing, and elevation/grade. Effective communication with field leads, teammates, and other trades is expected, as is a demonstrated motivation for continued growth and development.

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Duties and 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.

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.

• 2+ years of consistent concrete construction experience.

• Leather work boots (steel or composite toe protection are recommended)

• Hand Tools
  • Hammer
  • Hammer Loop/Holster
  • Measuring Tape
  • Speed Square
  • Mag and Margin Trowels
  • Utility Knives

• 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 education and experience

  • OSHA 10 or OSHA 30.
  • Certification in equipment operations such as telehandlers and aerial lifts.
  • Experience with various formwork and shoring systems.

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