Skilled Laborer / Ayudante Blackwood of DC Blackwood of DC

Blackwood Dc; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in construction is seeking a Skilled Laborer to support carpenters and engineers with essential tasks, including the operation of machinery and concrete placement. The position requires a DC residency and a minimum of five years of experience in the concrete industry. As an employee-owned firm, we offer competitive benefits, including medical and retirement plans, and encourage a diverse workforce.

Benefits

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

401k Plan

Supplemental Benefits Packages

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience as a skilled Laborer.
• Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers.
• Must be a DC resident.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and transport materials for the construction.
• Operate and maintain machinery such as excavators and concrete vibrators.
• Perform demolition and build scaffolding as required.

Skills

Operating Power Tools

Concrete Placement

Rigging and Signal Skills

Physical Stamina

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

CPR/First Aid Certification

Rigger/Signal Person Certification

Job description

Job Description: The Skilled Laborer will possess competency in the following areas to perform his/her role in a safely manner.

• Provide Support to carpenters, engineers, and rodmen with transport of materials and equipment.
• Builds and dismantles scaffolds.
• Uses rake, vibrator, wheel barrow, and concrete bucket to place concrete.
• Small machine operator; buggy, bobcat, excavator, tamper, roller, jumping jack.
• Operate and maintain power tools and machines
• Operate, understand concrete vibrator and procedures.
• Installs concrete with power equipment.
• Carpenter tenders/helper
• Riggs loads for hoisting and signals crane and forklift operators
• Perform demolition work and operate air compressor with jackhammers
• Operate, understand and maintain power tools in a safe manner.

Job Requirements: The Skilled Laborer will possess the knowledge, skill, and/or ability in the following areas essential to perform the functions of the position.

• Must Be DC Resident
• High School diploma or equivalent; minimum of one year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum five years of experience as a skilled Laborer in the concrete industry.
• Possess Valid ID
• Ability to write routine correspondence, and communicate with co-workers
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to comprehend documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures manuals.
• Ability to read and use a tape measure and apply associated math skills.
• Must have the ability to exert heavy physical effort, handling average weight objects up to 60 pounds.
• Ability to kneel, stoop, crouch, balance, climb or crawl.
• Ability to correctly rig and hoist material.
• Ability to signal, rig & work safely with cranes.
• Ability to tolerate heights without fear.
• Ability to maintain balance.
• Work involves exposure to outside weather conditions and dirt, dust, fumes, and/or loud noises.
• OSHA 10 trained
• Documented training in PPE, fall prevention/protection, scaffolding, excavation, small power tools ladders.
• Rigger/Signal Person cert card preferred
• High School Diploma/GED preferred
• CPR/First Aid Certification preferred
• Able to work a flexible schedule, sometime early, late, and weekendas needed

Supply their own personal hand tools (required list provided at interview)

Employee-Owned company offering great Medical/Dental/401k/supplemental benefits packages.

EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled