Laborer

About the role

Hensel Phelps is a leading general contractor founded in 1937, specializing in various sectors including aviation, government, commercial, transportation, healthcare, and more. We are ranked #1 in aviation and #6 overall by Construction Business Journal in 2024. Our core values—Ownership, Integrity, Builder, Diversity, and Community—drive us to deliver excellence in all we do.

Responsibilities

• Prepare areas for concrete placement, including excavation and grading.
• Assist in assembling concrete forms and lifting prefabricated metal panels.
• Handle concrete buckets from trucks to placement areas.
• Muck concrete slabs to ensure even distribution.
• Strip concrete forms after pouring.
• Support block masons in handling and transporting materials.
• Assist carpenters in setting door frames.
• Load, unload, and identify building materials.
• Distribute site materials and maintain cleanliness.
• Communicate jobsite hazards and secure the site daily.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Safe work practices in accordance with Hensel Phelps safety and health program.
• Able to take initiative, pay close attention to detail, and follow instructions.
• Strong mathematical reasoning and quantitative skills.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Preferred: Construction layout experience, OSHA 10 Certification, CPR & First Aid Certification.

Essential Duties

• Prepare areas for concrete placement.
• Assist in concrete form assembly and lifting.
• Handle concrete buckets and muck slabs.
• Strip concrete forms.
• Support block masons in material handling.
• Assist carpenters in setting door frames.
• Load, unload, and distribute materials.
• Maintain site cleanliness and promote a safe work environment.

Physical Demands

• Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds frequently, and up to 20 pounds constantly.
• Walking, kneeling, sitting, crouching, reaching, stooping, reading/seeing, speaking, pushing, pulling, lifting, standing, fingering, typing.
• Constantly reads written communications and views mail submissions.
• Frequently communicates with employees and external stakeholders.
• Occasionally exposed to high and low temperatures, noisy environments, outdoor elements, and repetitive use of tools.
• Must be able to hear commands and operate equipment safely.

Benefits

• Medical insurance.
• Lifetime Life Insurance.
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment coverage.
• Long-term Disability coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Paid time off.
• Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) based on position location.

Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer

Hensel Phelps is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and affirmative action to increase employment opportunities for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, domestic partner status, pregnancy, disability, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.