Construction Laborer / Carpenter Helper (Non-Union)

The Weitz Company is hiring a variety of roles including Laborers & Carpenter Helpers for a project site in Vero Beach, FL. These are non-union roles.

The Weitz Company has been Building a Better Way since 1855. We are a full-service construction company, general contractor, design-builder, and construction manager with office locations throughout the United States. We believe our employees to be our most valuable asset, and we are committed to growing a diverse and inclusive culture that inspires, motivates, and continuously improves.

What You'll Do:

Carpenter Helper:

• Assist Carpenter with erecting scaffolding, ladders, and stairs for assembling structures, constructing concrete formwork, installing wood blocking, operating saws, hammers, drills, and other mechanical equipment
• Mix cement, sand, and water to produce concrete, grout, or slurry using hoe, trowel, tamper, scraper, or concrete-mixing machine
• Assist with preparation of concrete base including setting wood forms and positioning steel; measure and pour concrete; finish concrete; remove wooden forms and backfill; clean site; spread loam
• Perform a wide variety of technical and physical duties in the placement and finishing of concrete curb, slabs, and structures
• Ability to operate machinery, hand and power tools of all types: saws, air hammers, tampers, cement mixers, floats and trowels, small mechanic hoists, jackhammers, generators and a variety of others
• Signal equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement and adjustment of machinery, equipment and materials
• Assist with layout and install templates of formwork, partitions, anchor bolts, etc.
• Read and examine blueprints
• Access confined spaces such as tunnels, shafts, or pits

Laborer:

• Signal and guide operator to lift and move loads
• Assist carpenters with construction of formwork or other carpentry work
• Assist workers by moving machinery and equipment, or lifting and moving material
• Clean up debris and remove trash
• Assist with pouring concrete walls, floors, footings, etc.
• Push or pull loads as they are lowered and deposited in place

What We're Looking For:

• Education:
  • High School diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred.
• Experience:
  • Minimum of 2 years of related experience, training, or applicable education
• Skills:
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide units of measure
  • Ability to make complex cuts not to waste material and figure out complex forming systems
  • Training and complying with all safety rules
  • Ability to perform without constant supervision
• Language Skills:
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as blueprints and specifications, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
  • Ability to write routine correspondence and speak effectively with customers and co-workers

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to bend, sit, stand and walk on uneven ground; use hands to manipulate objects, tools or controls; frequently make repetitive reaching and other movements with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee frequently is required to speak and listen and must regularly lift and/or move materials. Specific vision abilities include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. This list is to be considered general and not all-inclusive. The Company reserves the right to change or modify, consistent with business necessity.


Work Environment:


While performing the duties of this job, the employee must wear all company or project required personal protective equipment (PPE), regularly work in outside weather conditions, be aware of close moving mechanical parts, and perform in high, precarious places. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Employee must also be able to work scheduled/ unscheduled overtime, per the needs of the project (weekends and holidays included).

What We Offer:

• Competitive Pay
• Rewarding Bonus Program
• Comprehensive Benefits Package with Tax-Advantaged HSA and FSA offerings
• Employer-Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Programs
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off Provisions
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Fully Paid Parental Leave
• Voluntary Products Including: Critical Illness Insurance and Accident Insurance
• Corporate Wellness Program with Wellness Time Off and Rewards

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position at this time.


The Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of the Company without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of the Company. Please, no phone calls or emails.


The Weitz Company, LLC (and its U.S.-based subsidiaries and affiliates) recognizes the value of and is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and follow applicable affirmative action guidelines and policies. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment (including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected categories in accordance with applicable state and federal laws). The Company is a drug and alcohol-free workplace and background checks are required if applicable. Click here to review our Privacy Notice.

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