Laborer- Bridge

This hourly, non-exempt position will work with direct supervision.

Responsibilities

• Prepare excavations for concrete by placing and compacting backfill materials.
• Assist carpenter in building wooden forms.
• Set, brace, and strip wood and steel forms.
• Place and finish concrete.
• Drill holes for and position reinforcing rods.
• Ensure safe working environment.
• Travel and arrive for starting time to various jobsite locations.
• Exercise proper care and maintenance of company equipment.
• Perform additional assignments per supervisor’s direction.

Requirements

• Own basic set of hand tools.
• Basic math skills.
• Valid driver’s license for the state in which you reside with acceptable driving record per company minimum standards for drivers (preferred).
• Successfully complete PennDOT Flagger Training Course.
• High school diploma or equivalent (preferred).
• Minimum of 3 years experience as a structure concrete laborer or similar experience (preferred).

Skills & Knowledge

• Use, maintenance, and safe operation of hand and power tools to build formwork.
• Materials used to construct forms.
• Assembly and bracing of modular form systems such as EFCO, SYMONS and PERRI.
• Building form components on site to construct structure components including footings, columns, pier caps, deck overhang and parapets.
• Setting up and operating mechanized finishing equipment such as GOMACO and BIDWELL.
• All methods of pouring concrete including placement by truck, crane & bucket, conveyor and pump.
• Layout and placement of reinforcing rods.
• Learn and follow GOH Company policies and procedures.
• Read grades.
• Anticipate what is needed next and have it ready.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 50 pounds consistently.
• Ability to bend, sit, stoop, and stand for long periods of time in outdoor weather.
• Ability to be exposed to concrete dust, curing compound, and form oil on a daily basis.
• Ability to work in field environments with exposure to dust, inclement weather conditions, extreme heat, noise, vibrations and a variety of petroleum products.
• Ability to work in adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to walk and work on uneven terrain.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders.
• Ability to work comfortably and safely at heights on all types of structures.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.

Schedule

• Frequently work more than 40 hours per week.
• Non-traditional hours including night shift, Saturdays and occasionally Sundays.