Laborer-HUCLA

Overview

Assist skilled trades with construction tasks like concrete, masonry, and carpentry.

Key Responsibilities

• concrete placement
• form stripping
• material handling
• safety promotion
• blueprint reading
• tool use

Tasks

-Follow safe work practices in accordance with the Hensel Phelps safety and health program. -Preparation of areas for the placement of concrete involves final excavation of dirt and rock and fine grading for floor slabs. This work involves shoveling for extended periods of time. -Loads, unloads, and identifies building materials, machinery, and tools. Distributes site materials to the appropriate locations, according to project plans and specifications. Responsible for ensuring that all materials are properly distributed and the site is swept and well-maintained. -Assembly of concrete forms, laborers are required to lift prefabricated metal form panels and assist in their placement. -Handle the concrete bucket suspended from a crane that transfers the concrete from the concrete truck to the placement area. After the concrete is poured from the bucket, laborers muck the concrete in slabs to spread it evenly. -Assist carpenters in handling and setting door frames. This entails transporting the door frames from the storage area to the work areas and stacking the door frames where needed. -Stooping - Bending the body downward and forward by the spine at the waist. -Use of hands and wrists with various tools. -Assist concrete finishers in moving power trowels and power screeds used to finish the concrete surface. -After the concrete has cured, the laborers assist in stripping the concrete forms and transporting them for storage. -Promotes a safe work environment and communicates jobsite hazards. This includes helping to secure the jobsite at the end of business each day and verifying that all site materials are properly stored. -Support of block masons installing masonry work by handling and transporting bags of cement, lime, sand, and grout. This includes stocking blocks and bricks. -Constantly reads written communications and views mail submissions. Will also need to read and understand blueprints, load charts, and take/verify field measurements. -The individual in this position will periodically walk, kneel, sit, crouch, reach, stoop, read/see, speak, push, pull, lift, stand, and finger/type. The frequency of each action varies by workflow and field activity.

Requirements

• osha 10
• high school
• driver's license
• first aid
• blueprint reading
• heavy work

What You Bring

-Heavy Work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. -Physical Exam (if applicable) -Valid Driver's License. -CPR & First Aid Certification. -Must be able to communicate effectively and professionally with co-workers and stakeholders. -Strong mathematical reasoning and quantitative skills. -Visual acuity and ability to operate a vehicle as certified and appropriate. -Use of wheelbarrows and brooms. -Walking - The person in this position needs to frequently move about the jobsite. -Tolerant of legally permissible exposure to dusts and chemicals, such as cement dust, solvents, and curing compounds. -High School Diploma or GED. -Workers must provide their own safety footwear. -Background Checks for Badging/Security Clearances (if applicable) -Repetitive use of hands and wrists using power, rotational, and vibration tools, including prolonged use of jackhammers and pavement breakers. -Must be reliable and punctual. -Possess a keen attention to detail and be able to follow instructions. -Prolonged use of a jackhammer and pavement breaker. -Verification of Work Authorization and Employment Eligibility -Must be able to hear commands from supervisors and back-up safety alarms on equipment -Working from heights - the person must be comfortable and able to work from heights for extended amounts of time. -Sometimes operates a computer or tablet and other office machinery, such as a calculator and phone. -Climbing - Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, and ramps at various heights. -Balancing - Ability to maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling and to walk, stand, or crouch. -Grasping - Needs to apply pressure to an object with fingers and palm regularly. -Experienced in construction layout, blueprint reading, and shop drawing reading. -The person must be able to safely wear a respirator and can pass applicable medical and fit testing examinations. -Reaching - Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction for various lengths of time. -OSHA 10 Certification.

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Benefits

-Substance Abuse Screening

About Hensel Phelps

-Founded in 1937 in Greeley, Colorado, it evolved from a local residential builder into one of the nation’s top general contractors. -Now an employee-owned firm, it has grown into a multibillion-dollar builder delivering projects across the U.S. -Known for its 'Plan. Build. Manage.' model, it integrates real estate development, construction, and facility services. -It tackles major landmarks—airports, hospitals, data centers, water plants, courthouses—with sophisticated technical scope. -It employs a collaborative 'Hensel Phelps Way'—blending people, process, partnership, and technology across every project. -Its use of BIM and real-time cloud systems underscores its embrace of tech-driven efficiency and precision. -Unusual for a construction firm, it is entirely employee-owned and has delivered over 200 LEED-certified projects.

Sector Specialisms

Security Clearance

-verification of work authorization and employment eligibility -substance abuse screening -physical exam (if applicable) -background checks for badging/security clearances (if applicable)