Construction Concrete Laborer

Pennsy Supply is a CRH company, the leading vertically integrated supplier of asphalt, aggregates, cement, ready-mix concrete, and paving and construction services in North America.

About the role

The Construction Concrete Laborer performs essential hands-on tasks to support high-volume concrete paving operations on roads and highways.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to and follow all safety rules and regulations of MSHA/OSHA/DOT and Pennsy Supply, Inc.
• Conduct daily safety assignments (area inspections, pre-shifts, JSA's, TRACK, etc.).
• Signal concrete deliverer to position truck to facilitate pouring concrete.
• Move discharge chute of truck to direct concrete into forms.
• Spread concrete into inaccessible sections of forms, using rake or shovel.
• Level concrete to specified depth and workable consistency, using hand-held screed and floats to bring water to surface and produce soft topping.
• Smooth and shape surface of freshly poured concrete, using straightedge and float or power screed.
• Finish concrete surfaces using power trowel, or wet and rub concrete with abrasive stone to impact finish.
• Remove rough or defective spots from concrete surfaces, using power grinder or chisel and hammer and patch hole with fresh concrete or epoxy compound.
• Mold expansion joints and edges, using edging tools, jointers and straightedge.
• Measure distance from grade stakes, drives stakes and stretches tight line.
• Signal operators of construction equipment to facilitate alignment and movement.
• Shovel, rake, spread and level earth, aggregates and hot asphalt mix to fine grade specifications.
• Drive pick-up, flat-bed and stake body trucks.
• Load, unload and carry tools, equipment and materials.
• Lute and pick.
• Direct and control traffic flow.
• Direct and communicate with dump and lute personnel.
• Assist in the erection, moving and dismantling of signs, barricades, cones and other traffic control devices.
• Clean various tools, equipment, materials and work areas.
• Operate air hammer, chisel and/or power saw.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must submit to a drug screen, physical and criminal background check.
• Able to work various times during day, night or weekend hours, at various locations.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 3 - 5 years' experience preferred.

Benefits

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs

CRH offers an inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion.