Concrete Laborer
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
General duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Prep construction sites by clearing obstacles and hazards
- Assembling and disassembling all temporary structures and forms
- Manage traffic movement and traffic control in the construction area
- Cleaning and moving debris and waste materials from or near the construction site
- Loading and unloading materials and supplies
- Digging trenches, removing filling, and/or compacting earth with use of shovels and rakes
- Following supervisors' instructions
- Assist carpenters, and other skilled craftspeople with various tasks such as concrete footings, setting curb forms, ADA forms, and paving forms
- Build job specific wood forms and assemble commercially available form systems
- Demonstrate versatility through properly utilizing other types of heavy machinery when needed (e.g. excavator, skid loader, and others)
- Finish bridge decks such as concrete vibrator
- Set and tie steel as required
- Pour, grade and finish concrete
- Shovel dirt, gravel and asphalt
- Perform general housekeeping and cleanup of the job site
- Check and maintain grade stakes and other survey markings
- Maintain equipment and tools
- Enter confined spaces as required
- Rigging
- Provide flagging and direction to Crane Operators
- Must be able to walk on rebar
- Perform incidental work items and duties included within other crafts
- Perform general labor and other construction related duties as required
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
- Represent the company in a professional manner on and off the job site
- Flagging (traffic control) with proper training
Excellent Benefits & Incentives
- Highly Competitive Pay
- Employee Bonus Program Opportunities: Annual Incentive, Referral, Profit-Sharing
- Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision and Employee Wellness Program
- Life Insurance, Disability, and Retirement Options
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- On the Job Training with a Strong Emphasis on Safety
- Stable Company with Strong Growth
- A Culture that Values Professional Growth, Development, and Internal Promotion
Job Requirements
- Over 18 years of age
- Must be able to complete a pre-employment drug screen with a "Negative" result
- Must be able to complete a post-offer physical with a "Capable" result
- Familiar with staking and checking grade
- Experience with using a concrete vibrator and various other finishing tools
- Familiar with construction terminology and hand signals
- In-depth knowledge of construction procedures, OSHA guidelines, and construction equipment, including safe operating practices and signs of maintenance issues
- Excellent time-management skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines
- Detail-oriented and have excellent follow through
- Dependable and able to work independently with little supervision as well as with a team of individuals
- Able to use hand and power tools
- Basic mechanical skills
- Ready to learn from on-the-job training when necessary
- Must have the ability to work extended hours as required by the workload
- Must be able to run lb. chipping hammer/sack hammer for extended amount of time
- Ability to stoop and kneel frequently
- Ability to climb, balance, crouch and crawl occasionally
- Ability to lift 0-25 pounds constantly
- Ability to lift 25-75 pounds frequently
- Ability to lift 75+ pounds occasionally
- Constant exposure to weather extremes
- Frequent exposure to dust/fumes
- Constant time spent working on your feet
- Occasionally use of vibratory tools
- Occasional work above and below ground
- Must have cumalong experience
- Must have straight edge experience
Education and Experience
- 1 to 3 years or more of industry related experience is required, with an emphasis on roads, curbs, drives & ADA ramps (willing to train)
Bonus Skills/Experience
- Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
- OSHA 10 (annual training provided)
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
- Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions and in all types of terrain
- Able to meet all physical requirements
- Able to work around loud noises and can tolerate being exposed to odors, gases, dust, etc.
- Able to work in extreme temperatures, in confined spaces, high places, and in excavated areas
- Some travel may be required depending on the job
Thank you for your interest in applying with one of the Bettis Companies. The Bettis Group of Companies includes: Bettis Asphalt & Construction, Mid-States Materials, Capital Trucking, Bettis Contractors, Bettis Fabrication, Capital Crane, Harbour Construction, Koss Construction, Midwest Pavement Grinding and PTMW. If the position you applied for is filled or we feel your experience fits another job, your information may be sent to one of the other Bettis Companies if an opening is available.
Bettis Asphalt & Construction, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace. Women, Minorities, and Veterans are encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.