Concrete Laborer-Prestress

                                                               JOB DESCRIPTION

Concrete Laborer-Prestress

General Description. A Concrete Laborer-Production Worker is an hourly-rated skilled craft position that sets up beam lines for production, pours concrete, breaks down beam lines and sets up for future production. A Concrete Laborer-Production Worker typically performs a wide variety of tasks, transferring from one task to another as the workflow dictates.

Key Duties

• Learn and follow all safety procedures
• Be willing and able to be coached.
• Maintain good attendance and a positive attitude.
• Be able to work well and communicate in a team environment
• Pull and stress cables
• Tie steel rebar
• Properly prepare and set forms for production
• Pour and vibrate concrete
• Assist in cut down operations following approved procedures
• Assemble and bend lift loops
• Remove and clean headers
• Other duties as assigned

Qualification Requirements

• General.  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each Key Duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Education and Experience.  A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred.  Must be able to understand work directions and communicate effectively with job site supervisors and fellow employees.

• Basic mathematical skills (addition, subtraction)
• Ability to read tape measure and plan shop drawings is a plus
• Recognize different rebar and header types

• Physical Demands.  The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by a Production Worker to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

• Required to use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including hardhat, gloves, safety glasses / goggles, ear plugs, safety-toed boots (6"), etc.
• Constant physical effort, including standing, is required during a regular work shift of at least eight hours per day.  Employee must be able to stand for extended periods of time, and to stoop, bend, and crouch as required to perform key duties.
• Work is often performed at heights up to 5 feet, requiring the employee to climb ladders and walk on walkboards.
• Frequently work with hands extended overhead, sometimes in conjunction with the operation of hand power tools.
• Ability to lift and carry, on a frequent basis, at least 75 pounds personally, and up to 150 pounds with assistance.
• Manual dexterity to hand-carry generators, power tools, hand tools and other materials.
• Physical dexterity to set up and tie in beam lines, involving stretching, proper placement of legs, and use of arms and hands in repetitive motions.
• Maintain constant alertness to the multiple concurrent activities of the construction site, including the activities of other employees and contractors, the operation of stationary equipment, and the movement of mobile equipment.
• Frequently walk on uneven surfaces, including natural ground in varying weather conditions.
• Sufficient skill and visual acuity, under varying degrees of light and weather conditions.
• Ability to maintain balance while working on walk boards or other surfaces.

• Mental & Visual Demand.  Attention to detail on assigned tasks, learning procedures and following directions to produce quality products.

• Equipment & Material.  Careful handling and following instructions for all tools, materials and equipment.  Placement of concrete, reinforcing steel, and inserts. 

• Product.   Prestressed Concrete Bridge Beams

• Work Environment.  The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those that a Concrete Laborer-Production Worker encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. 

• Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Periodically exposes the employees to high levels of noise and dust that typically associated with a prestressed concrete plant. 
• Employee works near heavy equipment and moving machinery.
• Work may involve a variety of substances commonly found in prestressed concrete plants such as form oil, hydraulic oil, gasoline, diesel fuel and ready mixed concrete.

Company Benefits

• Company Paid Basic Life Insurance
• Company Paid Long Term Disability Policy
• Company Paid Vacation & Holiday Pay
• Company Paid Parental Leave
• Company Paid Maternity Leave
• Company Paid Employee/Family Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary Medical & Vision Insurance
• Voluntary Dental Insurance
• Voluntary Short Term Disability
• Voluntary Supplemental Term Life
• Voluntary Accident, Legal, Hospital, Critical Illness Policies
• 401(k) Plan w/Employer Match
• Annual Company Stock Purchase Opportunities
• Discount Partnerships: Verizon, Ford, Perkspot
• Health and Wellness Benefits, including Monthly Gym/Fitness Incentives

We promote a Drug-Free Workplace.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability are encouraged to apply.