Concrete Laborer - Knoxville, TN
CRH
- Knoxville, TN
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Must partner with other crew members to complete all aspects of the concrete job and concentrate on the finished surface per plan specifications as instructed by crew foreman while meeting daily schedules/estimates and quality
- Assist with curb/gutters/drainage and help spread concrete per direction from foreman or co-workers
- Assist construction/concrete crew with various duties such as shoveling, finishing, flagging and running a wheelbarrow
- Dig, spread and level construction materials as needed
- May assist with traffic control or placing barriers when required
- Ensure a safe work environment in compliance with all safety policies and procedures using the appropriate tools and equipment for the task
- Properly follow all company policies and OSHA/MSHA regulations for safe working procedures and environment
- Attendance required according to company attendance policy to ensure crew is able to operate at normal efficiency level
- Attitude/cooperation: always maintaining courteous and professional manner with co-workers, customers and public.
- High school degree of equivalent is preferred but not required
- Ability to be flexible with last minute schedule changes, location changes, time of shift changes. Overtime work required and work on weekends as needed. Out of town/county/or state work may be required
- Ability to follow Traffic Control Crew instructions and practice safety standards per Company Safety Policy requirements
- Ability to adhere to PPE (personal protective equipment) policy and maintain individual PPE in a functional condition as supplied by company
- Physical ability to work under temperature extremes and for extended hours of time. Normal shift is 8-12 hours.
- Requires riding to and from job sites. If operating company vehicle, employee must meet APAC Driver Qualification Standard.
- Initiative to learn to operate equipment required on a concrete construction crew.
- Finishing concrete and other duties associated with heavy highway construction
- May be required to use the following tools such as float, trowel, screed, template, hand shovel, motorized tamp, push broom or 10'-16' straight edge on extended handle up to 15' long. Also may use pick, mattock, axe, brush hook, hammer, saw, pneumatic hammer/drill, tamps (both manual and power driven), sample saw, concrete saw, sledge hammer, as well as, other tools needed to complete jobs with specifications
- Must be able to adapt and work in extreme weather temperatures
- The following motions will be required: stretching, stooping, bending, squatting, lifting, pushing, pulling, twisting, kneeling, throwing, walking, hammering, standing, reaching, rubbing surfaces, squatting may occupy most of work day
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs for repetitious lifting while using proper lifting techniques.
- Will be exposed to extremes of heat or cold weather.
- Highly competitive base pay
- Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
- Group retirement savings program
- Health and wellness programs
- A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion