Construction Laborer/concrete Technician

Concrete Technician/General Laborer

We are seeking a skilled Concrete Repair Technician to join our team. The successful candidate will perform heavy, labor-intensive concrete restoration work on commercial and infrastructure projects. This role involves chipping, grinding, patching, and structural repair in high-dust, high-intensity environments. Technicians must adhere to strict safety procedures, utilize fall-protection equipment, and wear respirators. The position requires travel to job sites across New York and New Jersey.

Responsibilities

• Perform concrete repair tasks including chipping, grinding, patching, and structural repairs.
• Utilize hand and power tools effectively for concrete restoration.
• Follow construction safety protocols and use personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Work with fall-protection systems at heights.
• Travel between job sites in NY and NJ.
• Maintain a strong work ethic and work collaboratively with a primarily Spanish-speaking crew.

Essential Skills

• Experience in heavy concrete labor such as chipping, demolition, patching, and structural repair.
• Physical stamina to lift, bend, kneel, and work long hours in demanding environments.
• Ability to read and speak English; bilingual in English/Spanish is a strong plus.
• Experience using chipping guns, grinders, and other concrete repair tools.
• Comfortable wearing a half-face respirator (3M 3000 series) and meeting fit-test requirements (must be clean-shaven where the mask seals).
• Familiarity with construction safety protocols and PPE.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prior experience in concrete restoration, waterproofing, or structural repair is preferred.
• Ability to work on temporary flooring, scaffolding, and elevated platforms.
• Must pass extensive safety training before starting.
• Reliable transportation to reach various job sites (tolls not reimbursed initially).
• OSHA certifications are a plus but not required.

Why Work Here?

Join a stable and growing company with opportunities to work on large-scale, high-impact infrastructure projects. Benefit from a strong safety culture with comprehensive training and career growth potential into lead technician, foreman, or specialty repair roles. Be part of a tight-knit, experienced field team.

Work Environment

Work primarily takes place at outdoor and indoor construction sites in high-dust, noisy environments. Employees will use heavy tools, work at heights, on temporary platforms, and in confined or awkward spaces. The work is fast-paced and physically demanding. The field crew is majority Spanish-speaking, and travel between NY and NJ is required depending on project needs.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Newark, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $30.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Newark, NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 16, 2026.