Union Laborer- Quad Cities

IHC Construction Companies LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits through union funds

Job summary

IHC Construction Companies, LLC is actively hiring Union Laborers for its water and waste water treatment plant projects and transportation jobs in the Quad Cities area. Qualified candidates must be able to perform physically demanding tasks, operate pumps and small power tools, and work in varying weather conditions.

Experience with building materials handling, equipment setup, and passing background checks is valued. The role supports safety programs and requires reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be able to perform work in Quad Cities area on water/waste water treatment plant and/or transportation projects.
• Physical requirements include walking, stairs, ladders, bending, kneeling, lifting, standing for shifts.
• Hand excavating and material handling tasks.
• Operate pumps, dewatering equipment and small power tools.
• Read grade stakes and perform basic math for elevation.
• Lifting 60–100 lbs and working in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Work on IHC’s water/waste water treatment plant or transportation projects in the Quad Cities area.
• Perform labor tasks including hoisting, carrying, loading/unloading materials and equipment.
• Set up and disassemble scaffolding and barricades, operate pumps and related equipment.
• Support site safety, housekeeping and comply with drug testing policies.

Skills

Walking & mobility

Hand excavating

Hoisting & lifting

Equipment operation

Leveling & grade stakes

Basic math

Lifting 60–100 lbs

Pumps & dewatering equipment

Tools

Power tools

Plate compactors

Generators

Compressors

Vibrators

Concrete/stone handling tools

Job description

Overview

IHC Construction Companies, LLC, established in 1906, is actively hiring Union Laborers for its Water and Waste Water Treatment Plant projects and/or Transportation projects in the Quad Cities area. IHC is one of Chicagoland's longest established construction firms, is an ENR Top 400 Contractor and a Crain's Chicago Largest Contractor, employing a team of dedicated construction professionals with a broad depth of industry knowledge and expertise. IHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Minorities, Women, People with Disabilities and Veterans to apply.

Qualifications

Qualified Union Laborer Candidates are those capable of:

• Successfully performing work in the Quad Cities area on IHC's Water and Waste Water Treatment Plant jobs and/or Transportation jobs
• Walking varying distances, traversing uneven terrain, climbing stairs, ladders, or scaffold, bending, kneeling, lifting, standing for duration of shift
• Hand excavating
• Hoisting, carrying, loading and unloading building materials and equipment
• Cleaning, sweeping debris, demolishing building materials and concrete
• Disassembling equipment and scaffolding
• Operating pumps and dewatering equipment and hoses
• Erecting barricades and control devices
• Shoveling and placing aggregate materials or concrete
• Saw‑cutting, chipping, and jack hammering concrete or masonry
• Loading, transporting, carrying lumber and form work, wheel barrel materials, concrete, mortar, stone and debris for placement or demolition
• Lifting materials & tools ranging from 60 to 100 lbs.
• Operating small power equipment, plate compactors, generators, compressors, pumps, vibrators, including the startup, set up and disconnection of the equipment
• Using leveling systems, reading grade stakes, and performing basic math for elevation deviation

Only those laborers with a valid driver's license will be permitted to operate a company vehicle. Work is to be performed inside & outside in all weather conditions. Must have reliable transportation and be willing to work all shifts and overtime. Satisfactory attendance is required.

Benefits

Per union employee local Health Welfare and Pension Funds.

IHC has a comprehensive program to fulfill its State & Federal requirements to provide a drug‑free work environment. All candidates must be willing to submit to drug testing.