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Leader Concrete Construction Inc. Concrete Laborer in YANKTON, South Dakota
The Concrete Laborer will perform many tasks that require physical labor on construction sites in all types of weather. May operate hand and power tools of all types: air hammers, earth tampers, cement mixers, concrete saws, surveying and measuring equipment, small equipment and skid steer loaders. May clean and prepare sites, dig trenches, set braces to support form work, erect scaffolding, clean up rubble and debris, and tear out concrete. Will assist other craft workers and take instructions. In addition, they will position and secrete steel bars or mesh in concrete forms in order to reinforce concrete through a variety of fasteners, rod-bending machines and hand tools. This position will learn their trade through on-the-job training. Primary duties include:
- Assist in building and positioning forms for pouring concrete and dismantles forms after use, using saws, hammers, nails, bolts or form hardware.
- Dig ditches and levels earth to grade specifications, using pick, shovels and rakes.
- Grade dirt and concrete efficiently and accurately.
- Erect and disassemble scaffolding, shoring, braces, and other temporary structures.
- Clean construction site to eliminate possible hazards.
- Assist to align, straighten, plumb and square forms for installation.
- Construct forms, then assist in raising them to the required elevation.
- Install and tie rebar and wire mesh.
- Install handrails.
- Load and unload trucks and haul and hoist materials.
- Care, clean, and organize form material in shop, in truck and at a job site.
- Inspect and maintain vehicle supplies and equipment, such as gas, oil, water, tires, lights, and brakes in order to ensure that vehicles are in proper working condition.
- Load and unload trucks.
- Report any mechanical problems encountered with vehicles and/or equipment and immediately notify supervisor.
- Check fluid levels on all equipment and vehicles.
- Lubricate and clean machinery, equipment, and tools.
- Use power sprayer or washer.
- Keep jobsite, trucks, and equipment clean.
- Report any unsafe work practices or safety hazards encountered on the job