Union Laborer

Power Construction, LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Power Construction in Chicago is seeking Laborers to assist in demolition, concrete work, and maintaining a clean, safe worksite across a variety of tasks on active job sites.

You will support operators, level earth, pour and vibrate concrete, manage debris, help with traffic control, barricades and rigging, and perform final cleanup as needed. A high school diploma or equivalent and participation in an Apprenticeship Program are required; union laborers are encouraged.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Participates in Apprenticeship Program.
• Union Laborers.

Responsibilities

• Demolish buildings and dismantle forms.
• Set up pumps and hoses for concrete operations.
• Remove projections from concrete and clean tools and equipment.
• Signal operators of construction equipment to facilitate alignment and movement.
• Level earth to fine grade specifications.
• Transport, pour, vibrate and grade concrete into existing formwork.
• Maintain a clean and safe worksite by sweeping debris and managing materials.
• Assist in worksite safety by installing barricades, signage, flagging and rigging to cranes.
• Perform final cleanup of spaces including mopping and dusting.

Skills

Demolition

Concrete work

Safety compliance

Education

High school degree or equivalent

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Laborers are responsible for demolition of existing structures, assisting in the concrete work of new structures, maintaining a clean and safe work environment, aiding in traffic control and assisting in material handling throughout the job site.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform variety of tasks that require utilizing various tools,
  such as demolishing buildings, dismantling forms, setting up pumps and hoses,
  removing projections from concrete and cleaning tools and equipment as needed
• Signal operators of construction equipment to facilitate
  alignment, movement, and adjustment of machinery
• Level earth to fine grade specifications
• Transport, pour, vibrate and grade concrete into existing
  formwork
• Maintain a clean and safe worksite by sweeping, picking up
  debris, transporting tools and equipment, dumping debris, removing snow,
  maintaining perimeter fall protection, etc.
• Assist in worksite safety by installing and removing barricades,
  setting up road signage, flagging and assisting with rigging items to crane as
  needed
• Perform final and general cleanup of a space including mopping,
  dusting, removal of floor protection, etc.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• High school degree or equivalent
• Participates in Apprenticeship Program
• Union Laborers

Power Construction is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. Power Construction is committed to increasing opportunities for historically disadvantaged workers (including women and members of disproportionately affected racial and ethnic groups), as well as residents of marginalized communities.