Concrete Construction General Laborer

Bettis Companies • Muskogee, OK

5h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Concrete Construction General Laborer position will begin in Topeka, KS, and then require extended travel and work throughout the Midwest (e.g. Oklahoma, Kansas, Arkansas). This role is a support position to skilled trades on highway construction projects. Laborers may operate a variety of equipment including hand and power tools, air hammers, earth tampers, small mechanical hoists, surveying, and measuring equipment. They are responsible for cleaning and preparing job sites, cleaning up rubble and debris, and performing other tasks as directed by the Foreman or Division Manager. The company offers excellent benefits and incentives, including highly competitive pay, employee bonus programs, health insurance options, life insurance, disability, retirement options, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). There is also a strong emphasis on safety, professional growth, development, and internal promotion.

Requirements

• Over 18 years of age
• Must be able to complete a pre-employment drug screen with a “Negative” result
• Must be able to complete a post-offer physical with a “Capable” result
• Familiar with staking and checking grade
• Experience with using a concrete vibrator and various other finishing tools
• Familiar with construction terminology and hand signals
• In-depth knowledge of construction procedures, OSHA guidelines, and construction equipment, including safe operating practices and signs of maintenance issues
• Excellent time-management skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines
• Detail-oriented and have excellent follow through
• Dependable and able to work independently with little supervision as well as with a team of individuals
• Able to use hand and power tools
• Basic mechanical skills
• Ready to learn from on-the-job training when necessary
• Must have the ability to work extended hours as required by the workload
• Must be able to run 15 90lb. chipping hammer/sack hammer for extended amount of time
• Ability to stoop and kneel frequently
• Ability to climb, balance, crouch and crawl occasionally
• Ability to lift 0-25 pounds constantly
• Ability to lift 25-75 pounds frequently
• Ability to lift 75+ pounds occasionally
• Constant exposure to weather extremes
• Frequent exposure to dust/fumes
• Constant time spent working on your feet
• Occasionally use of vibratory tools
• Occasional work above and below ground
• Must have cumalong experience
• Must have straight edge experience

Nice To Haves

• 1 to 3 years or more of industry related experience is required, with an emphasis on roads, curbs, drives & ADA ramps (willing to train)

Responsibilities

• Prep construction sites by clearing obstacles and hazards
• Assembling and disassembling all temporary structures and forms
• Manage traffic movement and traffic control in the construction area
• Cleaning and moving debris and waste materials from or near the construction site
• Loading and unloading materials and supplies
• Digging trenches, removing filling, and/or compacting earth with use of shovels and rakes
• Following supervisors’ instructions
• Assist carpenters, and other skilled craftspeople with various tasks such as concrete footings, setting curb forms, ADA forms, and paving forms
• Build job specific wood forms and assemble commercially available form systems
• Demonstrate versatility through properly utilizing other types of heavy machinery when needed (e.g. excavator, skid loader, and others)
• Finish bridge decks such as concrete vibrator
• Set and tie steel as required
• Pour, grade and finish concrete
• Shovel dirt, gravel and asphalt
• Perform general housekeeping and cleanup of the job site
• Check and maintain grade stakes and other survey markings
• Maintain equipment and tools
• Enter confined spaces as required
• Rigging
• Provide flagging and direction to Crane Operators
• Must be able to walk on rebar
• Perform incidental work items and duties included within other crafts
• Perform general labor and other construction related duties as required
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
• Represent the company in a professional manner on and off the job site
• Flagging (traffic control) with proper training

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance options
• Per Diem
• Employee Bonus Program Opportunities: Annual Incentive, Referral, Profit-Sharing
• Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision and Employee Wellness Program
• Life Insurance, Disability, and Retirement Options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• On the Job Training with a Strong Emphasis on Safety
• Stable Company with Strong Growth
• A Culture that Values Professional Growth, Development, and Internal Promotion

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed