What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Helper position at Cogent Talent Solutions?
Our client is a trusted and growing concrete-cutting and selective-demolition contractor serving commercial and industrial clients throughout the Raleigh–Durham region and surrounding areas. Known for their commitment to safety, integrity, and quality workmanship, they offer a wide range of services including flat sawing, wall and wire sawing, core drilling, hand-sawing, selective demolition, and concrete removal and repair.
As their team continues to grow, our client is seeking a hardworking and dependable Construction Helper to support Operators in performing concrete sawing, drilling, cutting, and selective demolition services. This position is physically demanding and requires a strong work ethic, a focus on safety, and a willingness to learn. Helpers assist with transporting equipment, preparing jobsites, handling materials, maintaining tools.
\n- Jobsite Support
- Assist Operators in setting up and transporting equipment to/from jobsites.
- Assist in preparing jobsites by unloading tools, staging equipment.
- Assist in handling debris, slurry, and material removal from work areas.
- Equipment and Vehicle Care
- Transport equipment daily between the yard and job sites.
- Assist in cleaning tools, equipment, and vehicles daily to ensure readiness for the next job.
- Assist Operators in basic preventive maintenance tasks and inspections.
- Report equipment issues promptly to Operators or the shop mechanic by using Tyfoom forms
- Manage personal expendables usage
- Safety & Compliance
- Comply with company safety procedures and OSHA regulations diligently.
- Wear required PPE consistently
- Assist in setting up barricades, signage, and other safety controls on jobsites.
- Participate in Job Hazard Analysis with operator on each job after work is reviewed with site contact.
- Review safety plan with operator to assess need for respirator use when performing tasks that require respirator use
- Assess safety risks with operator associated with working in extreme environments (take breaks in heat)
- Use tools and equipment when possible, to minimize physical exertion and risk of injury
- Report near misses
- Operate vehicles and equipment in a safe and professional manner at all times
- Learn safe use of equipment with body positioning, keeping guarding on tools, using mounted drills when necessary, etc.
- Administration & Communication
- Support Operators in completing job-related paperwork
- Turn receipts in in a timely manner
- Communicate respectfully with team members, clients, and supervisors.
- Report progress, challenges, and delays to the Operator or Field Manager.
- Professional Development
- Participate in on-the-job training to learn tool operation and industry practices.
- Develop proficiency in basic concrete sawing, drilling, and demolition tasks.
- Show initiative and readiness to advance toward Operator role within 1-2 years
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Previous construction or labor experience helpful but not required.
- Strong physical stamina.
- Willing to work in weather conditions that may be adverse (hot/cold/rain)
- Good driving record with current license
- Strong mechanical abilities
- Safety Oriented
- Self-motivated
- Problem solving ability
- Time management skills
- Willing to work hard
- Dependable & reliable
- Work as a team
- Career Oriented
- Willing to learn
- Mathematical aptitude (willing to train measurements & calculations)
- Normal periods of sitting and standing in an office environment.
- Lifting and/or pushing objects up to 25 lbs. on a regular basis
Salary : $20 - $22