Construction Laborer- Concrete- Union

Company Description McGuire and Hester is a comprehensive sitework construction company with a 100-year history of building many of Northern California's most recognizable landmark and infrastructure projects. We offer a full range of services, including pipeline, grading, paving, concrete, landscape and mechanical work, utilizing both conventional and alternative project delivery methods. Our team adage “Together We Build Things Right” sums up our culture and explains what makes McGuire and Hester both an excellent partner and a great place to work. Job Summary This is a union position. Candidates must be a member of the applicable union or be willing and eligible to join the union as a condition of employment. The Concrete Laborer will perform tasks involving physical labor at buildings, highways, and heavy civil construction projects. They may operate hand and power tools of all types; air hammers, earth tampers, cement mixers, saws, drills, material pumps, small mechanical hoists, material handlers, surveying, measuring equipment, and a variety of other equipment and instruments. They may carry and transport materials and supplies, clean and prepare sites, dig trenches, erect/dismantle scaffolding, and shoring, rake and rod concrete, consolidate and tamp concrete, clean up rubble and debris, and place concrete through pump hoses, wheel barrels, or ready-mix truck chutes. Reports To Foreman, Superintendent, and General Superintendent. Key Communication Partners Foreman, Superintendent, and General Superintendent. Typical Duties Operate saws, jackhammers, and drills to break up concrete and pavement Place, rod, consolidate, and protect concrete Clean and seal components such as concrete joints, walls, and flat work Shovel, spread and rake concrete and other materials Mix by hand or with portable cement mixers concrete and other materials Signal equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, and adjustment of machinery, equipment, and materials Spray materials such as water, cure, release, stain, paint, or other through spray guns Tend pumps, compressors, and generators to provide power for tools, machinery, and equipment. Lubricate, clean, and repair machinery, equipment, and tools. Operate, read, and maintain air monitoring and other sampling devices in confined and/or hazardous environments Apply caulking compounds by hand or using caulking guns Assist with building and positioning forms for placing concrete followed by stripping and dismantling of forms after use with incorporation of saws, hammers, nails and/or bolts Clean prepare construction sites to eliminate possible hazards Control traffic passing near, in and around work zones Dig ditches or trenches, backfill excavations and compact and level earth to grade specifications using picks, shovels, pneumatic tampers, and rakes Erect and dismantle scaffolding, shoring braces, traffic barricades, ramps, and other temporary structures Grind, scrape, or polish surfaces such as concrete Load, unload, and identify building materials, machinery, and tools and distribute them to appropriate locations, according to project plans and specifications Measure, mark, record openings and distances to play out areas where construction work will be performed Mix ingredients to create compounds for covering or cleaning surfaces Provide assistance to other craft workers, such as carpenters, masons, and operators Identify and pack materials Perform general physical activities that may include climbing, lifting, balance, walking, stopping, or kneeling. This job requires standing, kneeling, and bending for long periods of time Use either control mechanisms or direct contact to operate machines or processes Monitor and review information to detect or assess problems Determine when tools are not functioning properly and are in need of replacement or repair Qualifications Education and Experience: High School Diploma or GED preferred and currently registered in a union apprenticeship program and have completed a union apprenticeship program. Language Skills: Ability to understand English as associated with the jobsite safety and the typical duties required of this position. Mathematical Skills: Basic understanding of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Reasoning Ability: Apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one or two step instructions. Deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables. Computer Skills: No skills required. Interpersonal Skills: Ability to solve conflict, create team atmosphere, dependable, and demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness. Certificates, Licenses, and Registration: Valid California Driver's License and clean driving record. Compensation $23 - $37/hr, based on skills experience and knowledge. Will be determined by the union dispatch. #J-18808-Ljbffr McGuire & Hester