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Glenn O Hawbaker, Inc.
Laborer-Bridge
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A laborer is a worker who performs physical tasks and manual labor as part of their job. They are employed in a variety of industries from Warehousing to Manufacturing. Responsibilities can include assisting with shipping and receiving operations, moving equipment, and organizing inventory.
$38,280 / year median in Pennsylvania
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Laborer-Bridge
STATE COLLEGE, PA
1 DAYS AGO 22835761 SummarySTATE COLLEGE, PA
In-Person Competitive Salary 3 Years Experience High school graduate or equivalency certificate (GED) No Commission 40.00 hours per week / Day, Evening, Night, Weekend Shift / Full-Time Description obSummary:
Perform a variety of manual labor tasks to prepare excavations for concrete structures. Assist carpenters in building, installing, bracing and stripping concrete forms and placing and finishing structure concrete. This hourly, non-exempt position will work with direct supervision.Essential Functions:
- Prepare excavations for concrete by placing and compacting backfill materials.
- Assist carpenter in building wooden forms.
- Set, brace, and strip wood and steel forms.
- Place and finish concrete.
- Drill holes for and position reinforcing rods.
- Ensure safe working environment.
- Travel and arrive for starting time to various jobsite locations.
- Exercise proper care and maintenance of company equipment.
- Frequently work more than 40 hours per week and non-traditional hours including night shift, Saturdays and occasionally Sundays.
- Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction.
Knowledge of:
- Use, maintenance, and safe operation of hand and power tools to build formwork.
- Materials used to construct forms.
- Assembly and bracing of modular form systems such as EFCO, SYMONS and PERRI.
- Building form components on site to construct structure components including footings, columns, pier caps, deck overhang and parapets.
- Setting up and operating mechanized finishing equipment such as GOMACO and BIDWELL.
- All methods of pouring concrete including placement by truck, crane & bucket, conveyor and pump.
- Layout and placement of reinforcing rods.
Ability to:
- Learn and follow GOH Company policies and procedures.
- Learn to read grades.
- Anticipate what is needed next and have it ready.
- Work with direct supervision.
Qualifications:
- Must have own basic set of hand tools.
- Must have basic math skills.
- Prefer valid driver's license for the state in which you reside with acceptable driving record per company minimum standards for drivers.
- Must successfully complete PennDOT Flagger Training Course.
Education:
- Prefer high school diploma or equivalent.
Experience:
- Minimum of 3 years experience as a structure concrete laborer or similar experience is preferred.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift 50 pounds consistently.
- Ability to bend, sit, stoop, and stand for long periods of time in the outdoor weather.
- Ability to be exposed to concrete dust, curing compound, and form oil on a daily basis.
- Ability to work in field environments with exposure to dust, inclement weather conditions, extreme heat, noise, vibrations and a variety of petroleum products.
- Ability to work in adverse weather conditions.
- Ability to walk and work on uneven terrain.
- Ability to climb stairs and ladders.
- Ability to work comfortably and safely at heights on all types of structures.
- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.