Kent Companies is a place where you can build something more. As a member of our highly skilled commercial concrete team, you'll build challenging projects that you can be proud of. You'll improve your trade skills and leadership skills too. Every member of our team contributes to a safe and efficient job site, and everyone shares in the rewards of a job well donewatch the video below.
Why join our West Michigan commercial concrete division?
Division 0110 builds the skylines across West Michigan. As a part of our team, you will experience the gratification of constructing landmark buildings knowing they are the result of your grit and dedication. Your hands will develop projects that begin with an empty hole in the ground and end by occupying city blocks that tower over the streetscape, expand across acres of once undeveloped land, and change the look of neighboring communities with every yard of concrete poured. This team is comprised of individuals who understand hard work and dedication.
What can you expect from Kent Companies?

• Paid orientation, including key safety skills and tool training.
• Partnership with experienced field leaders who are committed to your success on the team.
• Competitive compensation, including health, vision, dental, retirement, and profit-sharing benefits.
• Craft training opportunities in flatwork, foundations, shoring, and post-tension systems.
• Professional development opportunities including leadership skills, English/Spanish, and more.
• Opportunities to grow into leadership roles.

Your Primary Responsibilities

• Safely perform general labor tasks on concrete construction job sites, including using power tools and common hand tools.
• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) including a hard hat, high-visibility apparel, and additional protection as required by the task.
• Utilize measurement and carpentry skills to build custom formwork.
• Moving materials by hand, preparing for concrete placement, installation of shoring, and maintaining clean, well-organized job sites.
• Setting and placing forms, building and dismantling formwork, erecting and dismantling shoring, and placing concrete into forms.
• Utilize elevation specifications to accurately set up a laser leveling system and establish grade and grade lines.
• Place and tie reinforcing steel and install embeds to specification.
• Work in a variable environment, both indoors and outdoors. Work during inclement weather when required, including extreme heat/cold.
• Communicate effectively with your crew lead, foreman, and superintendent on safety, task questions, and problem-solving.

Requirements

• 2 years of consistent concrete construction experience.
• Reliable transportation.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Steel-toe work boots, measuring tape, hammer, and hammer loop/holster.
• Personal gear and hand tools such as rubber boots, trowels, and utility knives.

Preferred (Not Required)

• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30.
• Certification in equipment operations such as telehandlers and aerial lifts.

Benefits
Kent Companies provides its employees with one of the most competitive compensation and benefits packages in the construction industry. Benefits begin after 90 days of employment:

• PTO (Paid Time Off).
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage.
• Supplemental Insurance Options.
• Retirement Plans, with discretionary employer-matching.
• Direct Check Deposit.
• Holiday Pay (New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day).
• Tuition Reimbursement for continuing education.
• Scholarship opportunities for dependents.