A Construction Helper or Worker works at construction sites and projects. Works as a skilled trades worker such as bricklayer, carpenter, painter, electrician or mason, or operates construction equipment.
Perform manual labor on all phases of bridge construction including demolition, substructure and superstructure using various types of tools. Travel from jobsite to jobsite in Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Arkansas or Missouri. Work Monday to Friday, and some weekends, usually 40-50 hours per week. Overnight stays may be required at the company's expense.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Attend work as scheduled Get along with others Follow company handbooks and other instructions Communicate in a way others will understand Use and care for tools, equipment and materials
ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Do general excavation and leveling using a shovel, pick, tamper or jackhammer Align, place and tie reinforcing steel of various sizes Vibrate concrete inside forms Set beams, tie rebar and strip decks Carry lumber, plywood, reinforcing steel and other materials Pour and level concrete Read and interpret Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and container labels Identify and communicate safety concerns to management in a timely manner Perform other duties as assigned by management Education, Experience & Certification High School graduate or G.E.D. preferred Physical Normal range of vision and hearing (with correction) Effectively work at heights Walk, stand, climb, bend, kneel, reach, lift and balance Lift up to 75 pounds on a regular basis Work safely in adverse weather conditions including wind, rain, snow, ice, mud, heat, etc.
