Laborer Co-Op

Job Overview

Messer Construction Co. is an award-winning construction manager and general contractor that provides leadership for complex commercial building projects. We are currently accepting applications for Laborer Co-Ops wanting to advance their construction careers. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of commercial construction and remodeling practices as well as a comprehensive understanding of procedures, techniques, tools, equipment, materials, specifications, quality and cost control measures and safety requirements associated with commercial building.

We build where we live, and it shows. When you take charge of your career through professional growth and collaboration, you can’t help but feel your impact on the community and the industry. And it’s what you can expect at Messer each day. In business since 1932 and employee-owned since 1990, Messer is the commercial construction company committed to building better. Are you ready to join the legacy?

Duties and Responsibilities

• General and final cleanup

• Distribution / cleanup of power hand-tools / extension cords / generators

• Dewatering activities / set-up water pumps and hoses

• Manual moving of formwork, lumber, resteel and material / accessories

• Hand excavation and backfill

• Hand grade sub-base

• Place vapor barrier / board insulation

• Place and tie resteel

• Placing concrete from a truck, pump, bucket, buggy, conveyor, etc.

• Rake concrete / screed concrete / edge concrete / broom finish concrete

• Vibrate concrete

• Place concrete blankets

• Strip/ wreck, clean and oiling of formwork

• General / selective demolition of masonry, drywall, plaster, partitions of all types, ceilings of all types, finishes of all types

• Use of demolition tools: jack hammer, air tools, sledge hammer, etc.

• Use of cutoff saw

• Use a cutting torch

• Other tasks as directed by supervisor

Job Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Minimum of three years’ experience in commercial construction

• Candidates must have reliable transportation

• Be willing to work within a 50 mile radius

• Be able to work in a variety of seasonal and weather conditions