Description

Messer Construction Co. is an award-winning construction manager and general contractor that provides leadership for complex commercial building projects. We are currently accepting applications for Laborer Co-Ops wanting to advance their construction careers. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of commercial construction and remodeling practices as well as a comprehensive understanding of procedures, techniques, tools, equipment, materials, specifications, quality and cost control measures and safety requirements associated with commercial building.

We build where we live, and it shows. When you take charge of your career through professional growth and collaboration, you can’t help but feel your impact on the community and the industry. And it’s what you can expect at Messer each day. In business since 1932 and employee-owned since 1990, Messer is the commercial construction company committed to building better. Are you ready to join the legacy?
Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
General and final cleanup
Distribution / cleanup of power hand-tools / extension cords / generators
Dewatering activities / set-up water pumps and hoses
Manual moving of formwork, lumber, resteel and material / accessories
Hand excavation and backfill
Hand grade sub-base
Place vapor barrier / board insulation
Place and tie resteel
Placing concrete from a truck, pump, bucket, buggy, conveyor, etc.
Rake concrete / screed concrete / edge concrete / broom finish concrete
Vibrate concrete
Place concrete blankets
Strip/ wreck, clean and oiling of formwork
General / selective demolition of masonry, drywall, plaster, partitions of all types, ceilings of all types, finishes of all types
Use of demolition tools: jack hammer, air tools, sledge hammer, etc.
Use of cutoff saw
Use a cutting torch
Other tasks as directed by supervisor
Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum of three years’ experience in commercial construction
Candidates must have reliable transportation
Be willing to work within a 50 mile radius
Be able to work in a variety of seasonal and weather conditions
We provide an excellent and comprehensive compensation package with unlimited opportunity for personal and professional growth.
All Messer employees are required to comply with our Substance Abuse Prevention Policy as a condition of employment. Messer may condition offers of employment upon taking and passing of a post-offer/pre-employment drug screen.
We maintain a drug free workplace with pre-employment and random substance abuse testing. Inquiries are held and managed in the strictest confidence. We respect and honor your need for private and confidential communications when searching for a new position.
Messer is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity.
Messer is committed to a diverse workforce.