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