Concrete Laborer I

Job Description – Concrete Laborer I

NS Giles – Excellence in Concrete Construction

N.S. Giles is a dedicated team of concrete construction professionals committed to delivering exceptional service to our clients. We deeply value the opportunity to provide the highest quality workmanship, backed by innovation and integrity.

We uphold the highest standards in job site safety and employee education, ensuring our people and expertise stand apart in the industry. Our comprehensive in-house equipment and specialized services distinguish us from competitors.

Our core markets include a diverse range of commercial developments, such as:

• Community-based education facilities

• Mixed-use and multi-family projects

• Healthcare infrastructure

• Civil works, including parking garages, water and wastewater treatment facilities, airports, and concrete paving

At N.S. Giles, we pride ourselves on offering dynamic career opportunities and mentorship for our employees as well as our state approved apprenticeship program for employees new to this career field. Our core values emphasize fostering a strong sense of family, promoting mutual respect, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

We are dedicated to encouraging leadership, ongoing training, and continuous education at all levels. Our mission is to consistently recruit, develop, and retain top talent in the industry.

Position Summary

The Commercial Concrete Laborer plays a vital role in the construction and finishing of commercial concrete projects. This position is responsible for assisting with various tasks, including preparing job sites, setting up and dismantling concrete forms, pouring, and finishing concrete, and maintaining tools and equipment. The ideal candidate has experience in construction, a strong work ethic, and the ability to work collaboratively with a team in a fast-paced environment. This role requires physical stamina, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety on the job site.

Essential Functions

• Communicate and provide assistance to fellow employees.
• Set up and dismantle concrete forms.
• Assist in pouring and finishing concrete.
• Read and interpret plans, instructions, and specifications to complete work activities.
• Signal equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement and adjustment of machinery, equipment, and materials.
• Clean and prepare construction sites to eliminate possible hazards. Clean tools, equipment, machinery, and work areas
• Erect and disassemble scaffolding, shoring, braces, ramps, and other temporary structures.
• Perform routine safety inspections, act as a safety monitor, and perform onsite and remote safety training as needed.
• Operate hand and power tools.

Demonstrate cognitive ability to:

• Follow directions and routines.
• Work independently with appropriate judgment.
• Exhibit awareness.
• Read words and numbers.
• Concentrate, memorize, and recall.

Responsibilities

• Report to work on time daily with a positive attitude, follow punch in and punch out procedures, fill out all necessary daily paperwork correctly.
• Follow all instructions provided by field leadership to meet daily goals.
• Follow all company SOP as it relates to tools and formwork use, care, and storage.
• Be prepared to work outside in all weather.
• Have the necessary tools on the tool list to perform the work.

Qualifications

While no previous experience with concrete foundations is okay, demonstrating the ability to work with minimal supervision while maintaining a high level of attention to detail is paramount. The ability to achieve an OSHA 10 Certification is required, along with the physical capability to lift and lower objects weighing up to 50 pounds regularly, and 80 pounds, on occasion. Candidates must possess reliable transportation, and the willingness to travel, including overnight stays when necessary. A valid driver's license is strongly preferred. A strong attendance record and satisfactory performance evaluations are essential for this role.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representation of those that must be met by an employee, with or without reasonable accommodation, to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job the employee may be exposed to conditions that include weather such as heat and/or humidity and cold, fumes or airborne particles, exposure to dust and asphalt, and moving mechanical parts. There may be occasional exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals. Conditions can also include risk of electrical shock and risk of vibration. The noise level in the work environment can often be loud.

The Laborer is regularly required to:

• Walk, climb stairs, sit, and stand.
• Talk and hear at normal levels.
• See with close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and can adjust focus.
• Reach with hands and arms.
• Use hands and fingers to operate tools and other business machines.
• Life and/or move up to 80lbs.

Compensation & Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental

401K with employer matching

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

PTO

Holidays

Education reimbursement

Supplemental insurance plans