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.

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.

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.