Laborer- Bridge

Job Summary

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Prefer high school diploma or equivalent.

• Minimum of 3 years experience as a structure concrete laborer or similar experience is preferred.

• 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.

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to perform the job successfully.