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Glenn O Hawbaker, Inc. Laborer-Bridge in STATE COLLEGE, Pennsylvania
Perform a variety of manual labor tasks to prepare excavations for concrete structures. Assist carpenters in building, installing, bracing and stripping concrete forms and placing and finishing structure concrete. This hourly, non-exempt position will work with direct supervision.
Essential Functions: * Prepare excavations for concrete by placing and compacting backfill materials. * Assist carpenter in building wooden forms. * Set, brace, and strip wood and steel forms. * Place and finish concrete. * Drill holes for and position reinforcing rods. * Ensure safe working environment. * Travel and arrive for starting time to various jobsite locations. * Exercise proper care and maintenance of company equipment. * Frequently work more than 40 hours per week and non-traditional hours including night shift, Saturdays and occasionally Sundays. * Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction.
Knowledge of: * Use, maintenance, and safe operation of hand and power tools to build formwork. * Materials used to construct forms. * Assembly and bracing of modular form systems such as EFCO, SYMONS and PERRI. * Building form components on site to construct structure components including footings, columns, pier caps, deck overhang and parapets. * Setting up and operating mechanized finishing equipment such as GOMACO and BIDWELL. * All methods of pouring concrete including placement by truck, crane & bucket, conveyor and pump. * Layout and placement of reinforcing rods.
Ability to: * Learn and follow GOH Company policies and procedures. * Learn to read grades. * Anticipate what is needed next and have it ready. * Work with direct supervision.
Qualifications: * Must have own basic set of hand tools. * Must have basic math skills. * Prefer valid driver's license for the state in which you reside with acceptable driving record per company minimum standards for drivers. * Must successfully complete PennDOT Flagger Training Course.
Education: * Prefer high school diploma or equivalent.
Experience: * Minimum of 3 years experience as a structure concrete laborer or similar experience is preferred.
Physical Requirements: * Ability to lift 50 pounds consistently. * Ability to bend, sit, stoop, and stand for long periods of time in the outdoor weather. * Ability to be exposed to concrete dust, curing compound, and form oil on a daily basis. * Ability to work in field environments with exposure to dust, inclement weather conditions, extreme heat, noise, vibrations and a variety of petroleum products. * Ability to work in adverse weather conditions. * Ability to walk and work on uneven terrain. * Ability to climb stairs and ladders. * Ability to work comfortably and safely at heights on all types of structures. * Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.
The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to perform the job successfully.