What are the responsibilities and job description for the Concrete Laborer position at LV Concrete?
About Your Opportunity
Assist Concrete Carpenters / Concrete Finishers with various job tasks related to building concrete frame, floor and wall construction and site curb and sidewalk construction. Produce all work in a safe manner and work in a team-oriented environment.
How You’ll Contribute
- Strip and clean concrete formwork
- Spread concrete during placement using rakes and shovels
- Transport concrete using physical means and equipment
- Removal of concrete utilizing saws and jackhammers
- Clean up concrete spoils and concrete equipment
- Assist in setting concrete formwork
- Rake and shovel stone/concrete
- Assist in installing various concrete accessories
- Collaborate with team members
- Work in a safe and organized manner
Other Functions:
- Perform job clean up duties
- Provide clear direction and communication to concrete trucks arriving and leaving job site
Qualifications
- 1 year of construction experience
- Knowledge of basic concrete tools and equipment
- Employee is expected to supply on his/her own and possess at work certain tools, a list of which will be provided by LV Concrete
- Valid driver licenses
Machines/Tools/Equipment:
Carry out tasks utilizing hand tools including the following: shovels, rakes, wheelbarrows, drills, floats, trowels, brooms, etc. Carry out tasks utilizing power equipment including the following: jack hammers, skid loaders, chipping guns, motorized wheelbarrows, concrete pumps, etc.
Working Conditions:
Work is primarily outdoors with occasional indoor construction. Work shifts may involve long hours and night shifts. Some work may include elevated workstations several stories above ground or work several stories below ground. Minimal out of town work may be required.
Physical Requirements
In a normal day, this position requires little to no sitting. In a normal day, the employee must be able to stand for 7 hours. In a normal day, the employee must be able to walk 4-6 hours and drive 1-4 hours. Employee must be able to lift/carry up to 75 lbs. maximum; frequently lift/carry up to 50lbs. In this position the employee must be able to use his/her upper extremities for repetitive simple grasping, pushing/pulling and fine manipulation. In this position, employee continuously (67-100%) must be able to bend at waist and squat the knees. Employee will frequently (34-66%) climb (including ladders), reach above shoulders and kneel. Employee will occasionally (0-33%) crawl, use feet (foot controls), and/or work at heights above 6 feet.
Safety Sensitive
Safety-Sensitive positions are any jobs that include tasks or duties that the employer reasonably believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others. This job is a Safety-Sensitive position.