Laborer

About Shiel Sexton

Shiel Sexton has a deep bench of resources with over 300 professionals specializing in all facets of the construction industry including: Project Management, Field Supervision, Green Building Expertise, Building Information Modeling (BIM), Safety Management and Quality Assurance.  We have a passion for creating a great building experience which pushes us to an exceptional standard each day.  We Build for People Who Expect More. This is what defines our company and our culture. 

As a 100% employee-owned company, Shiel Sexton is dedicated to creating an inclusive and diverse environment with a wide range of experience, knowledge, and strengths.  We have built a culture regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, or disability where your voice can and will be heard.  After all, a great company can only be as great as its employees, and our team is the best of the best.

 

Laborer Overview

The Laborer position is a dynamic, entry level role that works as part of a diverse crew to complete a variety of tasks within the Shiel Sexton concrete division. This role is perfect for someone looking to enter or further grow their career in construction – we provide training and development with a stable and consistent workload. This position encompasses multiple stages of the concrete process; from preparing the worksite, building forms, and rebar installation to pouring and top off.

 

 

 

Role Responsibilities

• Preparing the worksite area for concrete footings and assembling concrete forms at construction site locations.
• Bending, Forming, Tying, and Installing rebar as illustrated in the plan or as directed by supervisor.
• Aligning and bracing portions of project assembly, using bubble leveler, boards, nails, and hammer. Using tape measure or laser sighting to measure between columns.
• Installing outside and inside wall panels, inserting pins or wall ties through holes in concrete wall panels to support, lift, and position panels.
• Removing obstructions in grosses with hammer and chisel. Patching holes, cracks, and joints in assembled sections using mortar and trowel or other necessary tools.
• Filling forms or panels with wet concrete. Vibrate, screed, trowel, or prepare surface, to ensure proper concrete settling and surfacing.
• Top off, screed, or float the top of wall with necessary tools as required.

 

Qualifications

• Some construction experience preferred but not required, we will train motivated and driven individuals.
• Good attitude and willingness to learn and grow a long-term career.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and some comfort with hand tools.
• Eager to learn and accept feedback to grow and improve.

 

 

Working Conditions: Personnel Management |40+ Hours/week |Dynamic work schedule dependent on project status |Working construction environment |Outdoor/Construction Site Work/Office setting |Moderate Safety Risk |Deadline Requirements |Delivery of accurate and completed project