Job Description:

The Skilled Laborer will possess competency in the following areas to perform his/her role in a safely manner.

Strips forms: walls, columns, decks, etc.
Provide Support to carpenters, engineers, and rodmen with transport of materials and equipment.
Builds and dismantles scaffolds.
Uses rake, vibrator, wheel barrow, and concrete bucket to place concrete.
Power tool operator; drill, hammer drill, jack hammer, vibrator, circular saw, chop saw, concrete saw, grinder
Small machine operator; buggy, bobcat, excavator, tamper, roller, jumping jack.
Operate and maintain power tools and machines
Operate, understand concrete vibrator and procedures.
Installs concrete with power equipment.
Carpenter tenders/helper
Riggs loads for hoisting and signals crane and forklift operators
Perform demolition work and operate air compressor with jackhammers
Operate, understand and maintain power tools in a safe manner.

Job Requirements:

The Skilled Laborer will possess the knowledge, skill, and/or ability in the following areas essential to perform the functions of the position.

Must Be DC Resident
High School diploma or equivalent; minimum of one year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum five years of experience as a skilled Laborer in the concrete industry.
Possess Valid ID
Ability to write routine correspondence, and communicate with co-workers
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to comprehend documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures manuals.
Ability to read and use a tape measure and apply associated math skills.
Must have the ability to exert heavy physical effort, handling average weight objects up to 60 pounds.
Ability to kneel, stoop, crouch, balance, climb or crawl.
Ability to correctly rig and hoist material.
Ability to signal, rig & work safely with cranes.
Ability to tolerate heights without fear.
Ability to maintain balance.
Work involves exposure to outside weather conditions and dirt, dust, fumes, and/or loud noises.
OSHA 10 trained
Documented training in PPE, fall prevention/protection, scaffolding, excavation, small power tools ladders.
Rigger/Signal Person cert card preferred
High School Diploma/GED preferred
CPR/First Aid Certification preferred
Able to work a flexible schedule, sometime early, late, and weekend as needed

Supply their own personal hand tools (required list provided at interview)

Employee-Owned company offering great Medical/Dental/401k/supplemental benefits packages.

EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled

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