Construction Laborer

Construction Laborer

This role focuses on installing precast concrete walls at new construction sites. The field technician starts each day at the shop, preparing materials with the crew before traveling together to the job site. On site, the technician helps prepare the installation area, sets and seals concrete wall panels, and assists with general cleanup to ensure a safe and organized work environment.

Responsibilities

• Arrive at the shop each morning at approximately 5:30 a.m. to meet with the crew and prepare for the days work.
• Assist with loading and organizing all tools, equipment, and materials needed for daily installation projects.
• Travel with the crew to job sites, with travel time compensated as part of the workday.
• Help prepare the installation area, including moving materials, shoveling, and performing general site preparation tasks.
• Set precast concrete walls, including positioning panels accurately according to project specifications.
• Use a caulk gun to seal joints and corners between wall panels to ensure proper waterproofing and structural integrity.
• Tighten bolts and hardware using wrenches and other hand tools to secure wall panels in place.
• Check walls for proper level and plumb, making adjustments as needed to meet quality and safety standards.
• Perform general labor tasks related to construction, concrete work, and site landscaping as required.
• Assist with site cleanup, including collecting and removing trash and debris to maintain a safe and orderly job site.
• Follow all safety procedures and use tools and equipment properly to reduce risk of injury and damage.

Essential Skills

• Ability to perform general labor tasks in construction, landscaping, and concrete work.
• Capability to lift, push, and pull up to 20 pounds frequently throughout the workday.
• Comfort with constant standing, walking, bending, climbing, kneeling, and twisting in an outdoor construction environment.
• Skill in using a tape measure accurately and consistently to support precise installation work.
• Proficiency with basic hand tools, including wrenches and caulk guns, for installation and fastening tasks.
• Willingness to work early morning hours and travel daily with the crew to various job sites.
• Ability to work safely and effectively as part of a field crew on active construction projects.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in general construction, concrete installation, or landscaping is beneficial.
• Comfort working in physically demanding roles and outdoor environments in varying weather conditions.
• Attention to detail when checking level and plumb of installed walls.
• Reliability and punctuality for early morning start times and full-day field work.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills to collaborate effectively with the crew and foreman.

Why Work Here?

Employees benefit from a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as paid time off and incentive pay. The organization values hard work and reliability, rewarding employees for their contributions and providing stable, full-time work in a growing construction environment. Team members enjoy working with a close-knit crew, earning pay for travel time, and having opportunities to develop practical skills in the field.

Work Environment

This position is based in an outdoor field environment at new construction builds, where conditions can be hot in the summer and cold in the winter. Work takes place on active job sites with concrete walls and related construction activities. The day begins at the shop and continues at various project locations, with employees traveling together as a crew. The role is physically demanding and requires frequent lifting, pushing, pulling, standing, walking, bending, climbing, kneeling, and twisting. Hand tools such as wrenches, caulk guns, and tape measures are used regularly, and employees should be prepared for a hands-on, labor-intensive setting with standard construction attire appropriate for outdoor work.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ephrata, PA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $19.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 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)