Concrete Crew

About the Role

The Concrete Crew Member performs a wide range of concrete construction, repair, demolition, and related field activities as assigned. This is a general concrete crew position requiring employees to work as part of the crew and perform any reasonable work necessary to safely and efficiently complete the project. Prior hands-on experience with ADA-compliant curb ramps and related concrete work is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform concrete construction, demolition, repair, replacement, and finishing work.
• Participate in the construction and reconstruction of ADA curb ramps, sidewalks, curb and gutter, driveways, slabs, aprons, landings, and other concrete improvements.
• Assist with layout, measurements, elevations, grades, slopes, transitions, and other requirements associated with concrete and ADA curb-ramp construction.
• Set, adjust, brace, strip, clean, and maintain concrete forms.
• Place, spread, consolidate, screed, float, edge, finish, texture, and cure concrete as required.
• Install or assist with detectable warning surfaces and other components associated with accessible pedestrian facilities.
• Saw cut, chip, break, remove, load, haul, and dispose of existing concrete, asphalt, base material, soil, and construction debris.
• Perform excavation, grading, backfilling, compaction, base preparation, and general site preparation.
• Operate hand tools, power tools, compactors, saws, demolition equipment, and other equipment for which the employee is trained and authorized.
• Load, unload, move, stage, organize, and secure tools, materials, equipment, and supplies.
• Perform jobsite setup, traffic-control support, barricade placement, cleanup, and general housekeeping as assigned.
• Assist equipment operators, finishers, form setters, laborers, truck drivers, and other crew members as needed.
• Protect completed work and surrounding improvements from damage.
• Identify and report unsafe conditions, defective equipment, quality concerns, or conditions that may affect the work.
• Follow plans, specifications, project requirements, safety procedures, and instructions from supervision.
• Perform general construction and labor duties necessary to support the crew and completion of the project.
• Perform other duties and tasks assigned.

Requirements

• Demonstrated field experience with concrete construction (approximately 2 years).
• Previous hands-on ADA curb-ramp construction experience required (approximately 1 year).
• Ability to understand grades, slopes, measurements, and basic concrete layout.
• Ability to use common concrete and construction tools safely.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a crew and accept changing work assignments.
• Ability and willingness to perform general construction labor in addition to skilled concrete work.
• Ability to follow company safety policies and project-specific requirements.
• Reliable attendance and ability to report to assigned projects as scheduled.

Physical and Work Requirements

• Work outdoors in varying weather and jobsite conditions.
• Stand, walk, bend, kneel, squat, climb, reach, and work in physically demanding positions.
• Lift, carry, push, pull, and position construction materials, tools, and equipment consistent with the physical requirements established for the position.
• Work around construction equipment, vehicles, concrete operations, dust, noise, vibration, and uneven terrain.
• Wear and properly use required personal protective equipment.
• Work varying schedules, including overtime, nights, weekends, or modified shifts when required by project needs.