Skilled Trade Craft Team Member

Kokosing, Inc.; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Kokosing, Inc. is looking for skilled craft professionals for the New Lock at the Soo Project in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. Positions include General Foreman, Carpenter/Formwork Installer, Concrete Worker, General Laborer, and Ironwork/Rebar Installer. All roles require experience in heavy civil work and specific skills, with OSHA certification a minimum requirement. Join the team for competitive pay and a chance to contribute to a significant infrastructure project in the region.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in heavy civil and industrial work.
• Rigging and signaling certifications are a plus.
• OSHA 10-hour certification required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee crews and coordinate daily activities.
• Skilled in concrete pours and work.
• Reliable labor support for various tasks.

Skills

Heavy civil and industrial work experience

Leadership

Steel reinforcement knowledge

Concrete work expertise

Tool handling

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for skilled craft professionals to join our team at the New Lock at the Soo Project located in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. This critical infrastructure project presents a great opportunity for experienced tradespeople to contribute to a major construction effort while advancing their careers in a dynamic and rewarding environment. As part of our team, you'll work alongside industry professionals in a collaborative environment with competitive pay, benefits, and the chance to be part of a project that will have a lasting impact on the region.

Positions Requested

• General Foreman – Strong leadership experience overseeing crews, coordinating daily activities, ensuring productivity and safety, and communicating effectively with superintendents and project managers. Ability to read and interpret drawings, manage materials, and plan work sequences is essential.
• Carpentry / Formwork Installation – Skilled in layout, measuring, cutting, forming, and assembling structures for concrete pours. Ability to lead or work within a crew on both temporary and permanent concrete formwork, including wall, slab, and foundation systems.
• Concrete Work – Experience with concrete placement, vibration, screeding, finishing, curing, and quality control. Familiarity with both horizontal and vertical applications a plus.
• General Labor – Reliable labor support with experience in site cleanup, materials handling, tool and equipment setup, traffic control, and assisting skilled trades as needed.
• Ironwork / Rebar Installation – Experience in placing and securing rebar or structural steel for concrete reinforcement. Ability to read and follow shop drawings and lift plans.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in heavy civil and industrial work.
• Rigging and signaling certifications and experience a plus.
• Team members are required to obtain an OSHA 10‑hour certification at a minimum.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must frequently work or walk on uneven ground and is required to always wear steel‑toed boots. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to high, precarious places and outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, occasionally loud.

EEO Statement

Kokosing is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action federal and state contractor. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.