Concrete/Carpenter Positions

MGC Contractors • El Paso, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

MGC Contractors, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned corporation specializing in water and wastewater general contracting. The company is hiring Concrete Laborers, Form Setters, and Concrete Finishers for its Texas Division in the El Paso area. These positions perform concrete placement, form construction, finishing, repair, and related construction-site duties. Work takes place at professional construction sites and outdoors, often for extended periods and in extreme hot or cold weather. Employees may encounter chemicals, vapors, pollutants, pathogens, gases, uneven surfaces, loud noises, moving vehicles or machinery, and dust or debris. A high school diploma or GED is required, and passing a pre-employment drug screen is required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Passing a pre-employment drug screen.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, carry, handle, or feel objects, supplies, tools, machinery, or controls weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to reach with hands and arms; climb stairs or ladders; balance, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, lift overhead, and position oneself to perform work safely at construction sites.
• Ability to communicate verbally and read printed materials, signs, and directions.

Nice To Haves

• Six months to one year of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Concrete Laborer: Spread concrete into forms using a rake or shovel; mix cement using a hoe or concrete mixing machine; break up and repair concrete surfaces with pneumatic tools; clean work areas, machines, and equipment; fine-grade soil; select and transport tools, equipment, and materials; perform other assigned duties.
• Form Setter: Erect or assemble and install forms according to blueprint specifications using hand tools, a plumb rule, and a level; insert spreaders and tie rods; anchor and brace forms; saw and nail lumber to make form panels; perform other assigned duties.
• Concrete Finisher: Signal concrete delivery and direct concrete into forms; spread and level concrete; smooth and shape freshly poured surfaces using hand tools or power equipment; finish surfaces using a power trowel or abrasive stone; remove rough or defective spots and patch holes; mold expansion joints and edges; perform additional finishing tasks such as applying colored materials or brooming surfaces; potentially direct sub-grade work, concrete mixing, and form setting; break up and repair old concrete; perform other assigned duties.
• Communicate verbally with others at construction sites, in person and by telephone, and read printed materials, signs, and directions.
• Maintain attention despite interruptions and safely navigate construction sites while performing work.
• Occasional overtime and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED