Field Laborer

Molin Concrete Products External•Lino Lakes, MN

About The Position

The Field Laborer positions, connects, and aligns precast concrete elements according to construction drawings; places grout in keyways, column bases, and beam caps; and supports safe, orderly construction-site operations. The role includes welding, including overhead welding, excavating with shovels, using heavy-duty hammer drills and saws on concrete elements, and sending and receiving OSHA-compliant hand signals for crane operation. The laborer may also move vehicles and operate forklifts and other small equipment as required. When requested, the laborer participates in site safety audits using a company-provided tablet. The role requires a high school education or equivalent and one year of jobsite experience, preferably with precast concrete products. A certified weld credential is required. Pay and benefits are determined by the Local 563 Union Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA); pay structure details are available in the Laborer's CBA. Work takes place in varied and demanding site conditions, including extreme temperatures, frequent work at high elevations, loud noise, dust and fumes, uneven terrain, damp conditions, and sometimes below-ground areas. Appropriate hearing protection and personal protective equipment control exposure to noise, dust, and fumes. Some overnight travel is required.

Requirements

High school education or equivalent.
One year of jobsite experience; experience with precast concrete products is preferred.
Certified weld credential; the posting specifies a certified overhead welder license/certificate.
Valid driver's license.
Forklift certification.
OSHA 10/30.
Comfort working at heights.
Understanding of applicable federal and state OSHA jobsite safety requirements.
Ability to remain calm during stressful driving conditions.
Strong teamwork, attention to detail, and care in completing work correctly.
Good verbal communication skills.
Aptitude for reading blueprints.
Skill using power tools, including saws, drills, lasers, and transits.
Strong problem-solving abilities and good organization and planning skills.
Ability to read tape measurements accurately.
Basic arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, and ability to apply basic algebra and geometry.

Nice To Haves

Jobsite experience with precast concrete products.

Responsibilities

Position, connect, and align precast concrete elements according to construction drawings.
Place grout in keyways, column bases, and beam caps according to construction drawings.
Help secure and maintain a safe construction site.
Set up fall protection, including guardrails, and routinely watch for changing conditions and safety hazards.
Perform routine jobsite maintenance and housekeeping to maintain orderly and safe conditions.
Maintain inventory of tools, equipment, and supplies; inform the foreman of needed repairs and restocking.
Excavate with shovels as directed.
Use heavy-duty hammer drills and saws to break up or shorten concrete elements.
Send and receive OSHA-compliant hand signals for safe crane operation.
Perform welding, including overhead welding.
Move vehicles as instructed.
Use forklifts and other small equipment as required.
Participate in site safety audits using a company-provided tablet when requested.