Skilled Laborer

Blackwood of DC - Urgent Skilled Laborer Opportunity!

Are you looking for a dynamic and supportive work environment where you can grow your skills in the construction industry? Do you want to learn from highly skilled professionals while contributing to exciting projects? If so, Blackwood of DC is the place for you!

As a Skilled Laborer at Blackwood of DC, you will be part of a team that prides itself on delivering “Rock Solid Performance” in commercial concrete contracting. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience and develop your skills in a rewarding and fun environment. Enjoy benefits such as health, dental, and vision insurance, along with a 401k plan!

Main Responsibilities:

• Strips forms: vertical and horizontal.
• Strip walls, columns, decks.
• Provide Support to carpenters, engineers, and rodmen with transport of materials and equipment.
• Builds and dismantles scaffolds.
• Uses rake, vibrator, wheelbarrow, and concrete bucket to place concrete.
• Operate, understand concrete vibrator and procedures.
• Install concrete with the use of hoses, conveyors and concrete chutes.
• Applies concrete properly in all weather conditions.
• Loads and unloads trucks.
• Cleans columns, walls, floors, tools and equipment during & after pours.
• Assist with the use of lasers.
• Signals crane and truck operators.
• Riggs loads for hoisting.
• Operate and maintain compaction equipment such as buggies and other similar equipment.
• Perform demolition work and operate air compressor with jackhammers.
• Operate, understand, and maintain power tools in a safe manner.

Key Qualifications:

• Minimum of one year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum five years of experience as a skilled Laborer in the concrete industry.
• Possess Valid ID
• Ability to write routine correspondence and communicate with co-workers.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to comprehend documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures manuals.
• Ability to read and use tape measures and apply associated math skills.
• Must have the ability to exert heavy physical effort, handling average weight objects up to 60 pounds.
• Ability to kneel, stoop, crouch, balance, climb or crawl.
• Ability to correctly rig and hoist material.
• Ability to signal, rig & work safely with cranes.
• Ability to tolerate heights without fear.
• Ability to maintain balance.
• Work involves exposure to outside weather conditions and dirt, dust, fumes, and/or loud noises.
• OSHA 10 trained
• Documented training in PPE, fall prevention/protection, scaffolding, excavation, small power tools ladders.
• Rigger/Signal Person cert card preferred.
• High School Diploma/GED preferred.
• CPR/First Aid Certification preferred.
• Able to work a flexible schedule, sometime early, late, and weekend as needed.
• Supply their own personal hand tools (required list provided at interview)

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity for professional growth and development
• Supportive and enthusiastic work culture
• Hands-on experience with various construction projects

Blackwood of DC is a commercial concrete contractor serving clients in DC, MD and VA since 2003. The company’s services include CIP Concrete, Structural Upgrades, Building Renovations, Site Concrete and Hardscapes.
Blackwood of DC is a Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) headquartered in the District of Columbia. Locally owned and operated, Blackwood offers its clients “big company” production with all the customer service and attention of a small company. We pride ourselves on delivering “Rock Solid Performance” on every project.