Concrete laborer

Who You Are

• You have pride in the work you perform

• You enjoy working both outdoors or indoors

• You thrive in a changing environment

• You are solution oriented

• You are comfortable working independently

• You are open to performing various roles in a team effort

• You are eager to learn and improve skills

Role Description

We are seeking a dedicated Concrete Laborer to join our construction team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the full lifecycle of concrete placement, from site preparation and form building to pouring, finishing, and maintenance. This physically demanding role is essential for creating durable structures such as a roads, sidewalks, foundations, and walls.

Key Responsibilities:

• Site Preparation: Clear debris, demolish old structures, dig trenches, and compact earth to create a stable sub-grade for new pours.

• Formwork: Design, build, set, and strip wooden or metal forms that define the shape and dimensions of the concrete pour.

• Reinforcement: Install steel rebar, wire mesh, or anchor bolts within forms to provide structural strength.

• Material Handling: Mix concrete by hand or machine; load, unload, and transport heavy materials and tools around the job site.

• Pouring & Spreading: Guide concrete delivery trucks, pour concrete, and use shovels or rakes to spread wet concrete evenly into forms.

• Finishing: Use trowels, screeds, floats, and other tools to level and smooth surfaces; mold expansion joints and edges; apply decorative textures, stains, or colors.

• Curing & Protection: Apply waterproofing sealants, hardening agents, or plastic sheeting; monitor weather impacts on the curing process to ensure a durable finish.

• Cleanup & Maintenance: Strip forms after curing, clean and maintain hand and power tools, and keep the worksite organized and safe.

• Quality Control: Monitor curing to prevent damage from heat, cold, or wind, ensuring the structural integrity and appearance of the concrete.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Physical Ability: Must be able to lift 50-60 lbs. Regularly, stand for long periods, kneeling, bend, and work on hands and knees.

• Stamina: Capacity to work outdoors in extreme weather conditions (heat, cold, rain), including early morning, nights, and weekends.

• Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with concrete curing times, environmental impacts, and the use of hand and power tools (trowels, jointers, saws, mixers, vibrators, jackhammers).

• Mathematics: Basic arithmetic for measuring dimensions and calculating the volume of concrete required; ability to read simple blueprints or construction plans.

• Safety Awareness: Strict adherence to OSHA standards and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

• Education: High school diploma or GED required; on-the-job training or apprenticeship (2-4 years) preferred.

• Experience: 2,000 hours of hands-on experience or a 3-year apprenticeship under journeymen workers is highly desirable.

• Transportation: Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for traveling between job sites.

Key Tools Used

• Hand tools: Shovels, rakes, trowels, floats, edgers.

• Power tools: Concrete saws, mixers, vibrators, jackhammers.

• Equipment: Skid steers, wheelbarrows, surveying levels.

Work Environment

• Outdoor Work: Exposure to various weather conditions, dust, and noise on active construction sites.

• Physical Activity: Frequent standing, walking, lifting, carrying, climbing, kneeling.

• Equipment Use: Regular use of hand and power tools, ladders and scaffolding.

• Safety: Strict adherence to safety protocols and use of PPE at all times.

Shift and Schedule

• 8 hour shift (can vary)

• Overtime

• Day shift

• Monday to Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. 45 hours per week, with occasional extended morning & evening hrs. and weekends as needed and directed by Upper Management.

RESUMES PREFERRED

Job Type: Full-time non-exempt/hourly

Work Location: Based on business need and job location; some out-of-area and overnight travel may be required

Reports To: Site management - Lead, Foreman, Superintendent and or Operation Manager

Equal Opportunity & Drug-Free Employer

Opportunities for Growth:

• Skill Development: On-the-job training and opportunities to learn new trades and skills.

• Advancement: Potential to move into skilled trades, crew leader, or supervisory

• Certification: Access to company-sponsored safety and trade certification programs.

Equal Opportunity Employer: WEB Construction is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opporunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Company Description
WEB Construction Co., Inc. is a local family owned firm that has been serving the Mankato and surrounding areas for over 55 years. We are a General Contractor self-performing many different areas of construction including demolition, concrete, masonry, steel, and carpentry tasks. Our work is primarily in commercial and industrial construction work. Our growing firm is seeking to add staff who are dependable, hard working individuals to join our team. Wage is negotiable depending on experience.