Concrete Laborer

Job Description

Job Description

Jordison Construction is currently hiring concrete laborers.

For 50 years, Jordison Construction, Inc. has been central Iowa ‘s leader in complete professional concrete construction. We are a commercial concrete contractor that specializes in all concrete flat work including foundations, slab on grade, parking lots, tear outs, replacements, sidewalks, as well as maintenance on all our work.

12014 Ridgemont Dr.
Urbandale, IA 50323

Job type: Full-time
Experience: 1 year preferred

Salary: $17 & up depending on experience
Location: Des Moines, IA
License needed: Driver’s License
Required work authorization: United States

Responsibilities and Duties:

The concrete laborer will assist with the demolition of current concrete structures, prepping pour sites, mixing concrete and placing concrete and rebar. Other duties include making concrete repairs, caulking expansion joints and finishing. Other duties and responsibilities include:

• Grade dirt and concrete efficiently and accurately
• Erect and disassemble scaffolding, shoring, braces and other temporary structures
• Mix concrete and mortar
• Clean construction site to eliminate possible hazards
• Assist to align, straighten, plumb and square forms for installation
• Construct forms, then assist in raising them to the required elevation
• Install and tie rebar and wire mesh
• Install handrails
• Operate heavy equipment and/or tools
• Load and unload trucks and haul and hoist materials
• Care, clean and organize form material in shop, in truck and at the job site
• Inspect and maintain vehicle supplies and equipment such as gas, oil, water, tires, lights and brakes in order to ensure that vehicles are in proper working order
• Load and unload trucks, vans and automobiles
• Report any mechanical problems encountered with vehicles and /or equipment and immediately notify the foreman
• Check fluid levels of all equipment and vehicles
• Lubricate and clean machinery, equipment and tools
• Use power sprayer or washer
• Keep jobsite, trucks and equipment clean
• Report any unsafe work practices or safety hazards encountered on the job to the Foreman

Our Ideal Job Applicant:

• Ability to use construction tools and equipment while adhering to safety standards
• Must be able to lift and carry 75 pounds
• Ability to be on your feet for extended periods of time
• Must be able to work in all types of weather
• Must be willing to work OT, nights and weekends
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen
• Must be able to work in a team atmosphere
• Must be able to work in an environment with limited supervision

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• Annual bonus
• 401k