Construction Laborer

LECET/LiUNA • Kansas City, Kansas, United States • $75,000 - $85,000 / year • 4m ago

Union contractors are seeking Construction Laborers for Heavy/Highway and Building work. This is an opportunity for you to become a member of LiUNA (Laborers International Union of North America) Local 1290.

General Laborers are needed now. At least three years of experience (4000 work hours). Need skills working as:

Mason Tenders/ Hod Carriers

Scaffold building experience
Ability to operate off-road fork truck safely
Ability to move around on scaffold safely carrying 12-inch blocks
Knowledge of Mixing machine or Hopper operation
Fork truck license and scaffold building certification a plus

Concrete Laborer

Ability to work with a concrete truck and run a chute safely with correct signals
Ability to use concrete come-along for flatwork and site work efficiently
Ability to work as a team for long hours
Concrete finishing skills are a plus
Straight Edge or Screed Board experience is a plus
Hose Man experience on a pump truck is a plus

Asphalt Raker and Screed

Experienced asphalt raker must have an understanding of the asphalt laying process
Able to rake and shovel
Experienced screed must be able to operate and control the screed
Understand the asphalt laying process

Water and Sewer Pipelayer

Experienced pipelayer must be able to :
Set up pipe laser
Use manhole mount
Alignment instrument
Use auto level
Must be able to layout manholes and curb inlet boxes
Read blueprints and figure construction grades cuts and fills
Knowledge of trench safety and shoring required
Able to pour and finish inverts and collars
Understand water lines installation, mechanical fittings, mega lugs, valves, and hydrants.

Union Wages for experienced workers vary by field and location. All union wages include fringes (health insurance and benefits) and the estimated salary for experienced workers is between $75,000 and $85,000 annually. Our apprenticeship program is available for less experienced workers looking for a great career opportunity. Union members - contact your hall for more information.