Laborer

  • Slayden
  • Portland, Maine
  • Full Time

Laborer Methuen Construction Company Inc Methuen Construction is seeking a Laborer to provide essential support to the Construction Operations department This position reports to the Foreman and is not responsible for the oversight of other teammates This is a full time hourly non exempt position The Department of Labor Standards DLS issues prevailing wage information for construction projects and other types of public work DLS issues prevailing wage schedules to cities towns counties districts authorities and state agencies Workers must receive these hourly wage rates when working on a public project Prevailing Wage rate schedules vary by region type of work and other factors Your Role Cleanup of debris grounds and buildingsStripping of concrete framework including removal of exposed tiesUnloading of materials and deliveries to Project SiteHand excavation digging of trenches raking tamping compacting soilPlacing concrete in formwork including horizontal formwork for flatworkVibrating conreteSetting up of ladders means of access scaffolding and plankingWrapping and covering with tarps polyethylene or insulating blanketsMixing mortar and grout including grout beneath structural and mechanical baseplatesBackfilling grading or rakingLaying of drains sewers water distribution PVC conduits or other piping in the trench pipe layerAssembly of manholes catch basins and drainage structures pipe layerTending all other trades including materials handling on site prior to final installationHandling all other trades including materials handing on site prior to final installationHandling and placement of riprap slope protection erosion control and siltation control materialsSpreading and rolling of bituminous asphaltScreeding of concretePatching the holes in concrete surfacesDemolition activitiesHand grading of earth materials curb setting and landscapingSetting and stripping concrete sidewalk formsInstallation and removal of temporary weather protectionHandling rigging and setting of precast concrete slabs planks walls and curbingSand and water blastingApplication of concrete curing compoundsInstallation of insulation damproofing and moisture barrier materials below or at grade on or beneath concrete walls and slabsConcrete coring and cuttingSheet piling lagging and shoring of trenches and excavationsInstallation and removal of temporary weather protectionFire watch activitiesYour Education and Experience High School or Vocational andor relevant work experienceMinimum 1 3 years of experience within the construction industryWhat You Bring to the Team Proven ability to excel in a fast paced environmentStrong team player with a positive attitudeHard working and motivatedSupervisory Responsibility This position is not responsible for the oversight of any other teammatesPosition Type This is an hourly non exempt positionTravel Job posting location does not guarantee that the position will be in that location; Methuen Construction has jobs throughout New England and travel may be required with occasional out of state and overnight travel Company per diem policy will apply Work EnvironmentPhysical Demands Ability to lift 50 poundsAbility to stand for extended periods of time and safely maneuver around the nearby presence of various construction equipment and vehicles on an active construction sitePrepared to regularly encounter moving mechanical parts high precarious places fumes or airborne particles and a variety of outside weather conditionsAble to climb temporary or permanent stairs and laddersAble to bend squat kneel crawl reach balance and stoop on a regular basisSpecific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focusReasonable Accommodations Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions Why Youll Love Working Here Methuen Construction is widely recognized as the most successful self performing general contractor in the industry Built on over 60 years of experience Methuen Construction employs the highest skilled trades professionals As we expand our construction territory diversify our client base and enhance our operational capabilities our need for highly skilled teammates is growing We offer top tier compensation and benefits in addition to a team oriented motivated and respectful company culture An Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer Methuen Construction provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age genetic information disability or veteran status As a Federal Contractor we encourage priority referral of protected veterans under VEVRAA

Job ID: 488437378
Originally Posted on: 8/7/2025

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