Concrete Laborer - Flatwork

Merlo Construction • Brighton, MI

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Merlo Construction is a growing self-perform commercial concrete and excavation contractor building commercial and industrial projects across Metro Detroit. We’re hiring concrete laborers for our flatwork crews, working on slabs on grade, floors, sidewalks, parking lots, and curbs. Projects are located throughout Southeast and South-Central Michigan, requiring daily travel to jobsites. This is a full-time position.

Requirements

• 1+ year of construction labor experience
• Valid government-issued ID
• Reliable and punctual attendance
• Professional and respectful attitude toward every member of the crew
• Able to repeatedly lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Comfortable with extended periods of standing, bending, kneeling, and walking in fresh concrete
• Willing to travel to jobsites across Southeast and South-Central Michigan

Nice To Haves

• Commercial concrete flatwork experience
• Experience installing rebar and wire mesh
• Willingness to learn the trade and work toward a concrete finisher position, with opportunities to develop skills in power trowel and laser screed operations
• Class A CDL
• Experience operating or working with: Skid steer, Concrete buggies, Vibrating screeds, Other small construction equipment

Responsibilities

• Place, spread, and rake concrete
• Assist with setting edge forms and screed rails to line and grade
• Install wire mesh and rebar
• Operate skid steers, concrete buggies, and other small equipment
• Prepare subgrade and stage material ahead of concrete pours
• Support concrete finishers throughout the pour, finishing, and cleanup process
• Maintain clean, organized tools, equipment, and jobsites
• Meet daily production goals while maintaining quality and workmanship standards

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• HSA program
• 401(k) with company match
• Financial planning services
• 6 paid holidays plus PTO
• Referral bonus program
• Real advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

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