Entry-Level Laborer

Kent Companies is a place where you can build something more. As a member of our skilled labor team, youll build challenging projects that you can be proud of. Youll improve your trade skills and leadership skills too. Every member of our team contributes to a safe and efficient job site, and everyone shares in the rewards of a job well done. We hire for the right attitude. Kent Companies will train everyone who is willing to learn, work hard and improve themselves.

Your Primary Responsibilities - Watch all three videos below to learn about the job, safety, and mobilization.

• Safely perform general labor tasks on concrete construction job sites, including using power tools and common hand tools.

• Lift and break 80lb. bags into a hopper.

• Install sound mat.

• Pull material hoses on job sites and place cementitious materials with hoses.

• Properly maintain all equipment, formwork, and tools, so they are in a safe and reliable working condition.

• Work in a kneeling, crouching or bent over position on a frequent basis.

• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) including a hard hat, high-vis apparel, and additional protection as required by the task.

• Work in a variable environment, both indoors and outdoors. Work during inclement weather when required, including extreme heat/cold.

• Communicate effectively with your crew lead, foreman, and superintendent on safety, task questions, and problem-solving.

What can you expect from Kent Companies?

• Paid orientation, including key safety skills and tool training.
• Partnership with experienced field leaders who are committed to your success on the team.
• Competitive compensation, including health, vision, dental, retirement, and profit-sharing benefits.
• Craft training opportunities in flatwork, foundations, shoring, and post-tension systems.
• Professional development opportunities including leadership skills, English/Spanish, and more.
• Opportunities to grow into leadership roles.

Requirements

• Reliable transportation.
• Ability to pass a drug screen.
• Provide personal gear such as steel-toe work boots and hand tools such as a box cutter and blades.

Preferred Experience (Not Required)

• 6-12 months of construction experience.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30.
• Chauffeur's License/CDL.

Watch videos about this position, our safety culture, and more here:

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