General Laborer

Position Summary

As a General Laborer, you should have mechanical aptitude and a desire to learn new skills and perform hands-on tasks to assist with concrete services, rigging, and various operational functions in the field.

Responsibilities

• Build and install forms
• Pouring and finishing concrete
• Tie in rebar to strengthen the concrete
• Pour and level the concrete, screed, bull float, finish concrete using trowel and power trowel
• Site work
• Other tasks as assigned
• Signal or verbally direct workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads, ensuring safety of workers and materials
• Test rigging to ensure safety and reliability
• Select gear such as cables, pulleys, and winches, according to load weights and sizes, facilities, and work schedules
• Control movement of heavy equipment through narrow openings or confined spaces, using chain falls, gin poles, gallows frames, and other equipment
• Tilt, dip, and turn suspended loads to maneuver over, under, and/or around obstacles, using multi-point suspension techniques
• Align, level, and anchor machinery
• Manipulate rigging lines, hoists, and pulling gear to move or support materials such as heavy equipment
• Select pulleys and blocks to fixed overhead structures such as beams, ceilings, using bolts and clamps
• Dismantle and store rigging equipment after use
• Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment - Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles
• Controlling Machines and Processes - Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles)

Qualifications (Experience, Skills, And Education)

• High school diploma or G.E.D. preferred or industry related experience
• Must be 18 years of age
• Ability to lift 50lbs or more
• Ability to operate equipment such as jackhammer, laser level, mini-excavator, and skid steer
• Ability to communicate and work closely with co-workers and contractors
• Well-developed safety skills
• Strong precision skills, as a concrete laborer must be able to mix, pour, and spread concrete in the proper proportion
• Embraces our Values, Vision, Mission, and Company Culture
• Organizational, detail oriented and multi-tasking skills
• Demonstrated ability to work under deadlines and timeframes effectively with a customer service demeanor
• General labor experience preferred; commercial construction and/or concrete laborer experience is a plus
• Experience using hand and power tools; previous experience using forklifts and other construction experience is a plus
• Punctuality, dependability, and strong work ethic are an absolute must
• Willing to train

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• This is a very physical, hands-on position.
• The General Laborer will perform General Physical Activities — physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and moving your whole body such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, or stooping.
• Work may be performed in a non-climate-controlled environment with exposure to high noise or low-lit areas.
• Occasional work outdoors with exposure to inclement weather or traversing uneven terrain.

Additional Requirements

• Work with a Top-of-Mind Awareness for the safety of yourself and everyone at the job site.
• Must be able to work in a high functioning team environment.
• Display the highest levels of honesty, integrity, and professionalism.
• Take pride in your work and in the company.
• Communicate openly and strive for peak performance in daily tasks.
• Know and deliver the quality service MEI’s customers have come to expect.