SUMMARY
Concrete laborers report to the site Superintendent and provide support throughout a construction project. The person in this position needs to have the ability to be flexible as this position may perform various functions throughout a shift. The person in this position will need to be comfortable working in a public setting and be willing to commute within a 125-mile radius of Cincinnati. Jostin requires all employees to work collaboratively as a team with other Jostin employees and trade partners.
Jostin is currently hiring for all three levels (1,2, &3) of Concrete Laborers. Please see the preferred knowledge, skills, and qualifications for each level below.
CONCRETE LABORER 1
A Concrete Laborer 1 is often how many people start their careers at Jostin. Below are preferred knowledge and skills for a Concrete Laborer 1.
Knowledge:
- Knowledge of commercial concrete pump place finish
- Knowledge of power tools
- Knowledge of claw hammer and margin trowel
- Knowledge of safety procedures and best practices on a construction site
Skills:
- Knock concrete down to grade (have an “eye” for grade)
- Pull wire
- Pick up company tools at the end of each day and clean
- Spray water (mist slab and deck)
- Rake concrete
- Back up trucks to pump
- Clean Pump pipe & clamps
- General Clean-up
- General knowledge of concrete tools – Trowel, Double Trowel, broom, rake, skreeders
CONCRETE LABORER 2
A Concrete Laborer 2 should be as knowledgeable and meet the requirements of a Concrete Laborer 1. This person should also have the additional skills listed below.
Additional Skills:
- Be knowledgeable of traffic control and truck hand signs
- Prep machines for pour
- Place Concrete
- Ability to man hose and place concrete from a truck
- Operate vibrator
- Rake behind screeders
- Rake concrete to grade
CONCRETE LABORER 3
A Concrete Laborer 3 should be as knowledgeable and meet the requirements of a Concrete Laborer 2. This person should also have the additional knowledge and skills listed below.
Additional Knowledge:
- Knowledge of hand float tool
Additional Skills:
- Apply Cure
- Operate Skid Steer
- Operate rough terrain forklift
- Set-up/run boom pump and line pump
- Place concrete on grade
- Manage labor crew
- Have a certified rigger certificate
- Be knowledgeable of pump and crane hand signals
QUALIFICATIONS FOR ALL LABORERS:
- Valid driver’s license
- Ability to successfully pass a drug screening
- The ability to work irregular hours including weekends when necessary
- Arrive to work on time (Allow time for parking, gathering PPE, etc.)
- The ability to work in various weather conditions for long periods of time
- The ability to exert oneself physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath
- The ability to use abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without giving out or fatiguing
- Willingness to commute within a 125-mile radius of Cincinnati
- COVID vaccinations may be required at some job sites
