Kent Companies · 2 days ago
Skilled Laborer
Grand Rapids, MI
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelKent Companies is a full-service specialty trade contractor known for its expertise in concrete services. The Skilled Laborer role involves performing physical labor tasks at construction projects, operating tools, and ensuring site safety while working collaboratively to meet production goals.
Building MaintenanceConstructionReal Estate
Responsibilities
Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including a hard hat, high-visibility apparel, and additional protection as required by the task, e.g., a dust mask during mixing/pump operations
Safely perform general labor tasks on commercial construction sites with equipment, power tools, and common hand tools
Install and maintain fall protection, barricades, and other safety systems
Locate materials, supplies, equipment, and tools onsite and utilize them as directed to meet established production and quality goals
Walk and work on uneven surfaces, climb ladders, scaffold, and shoring frequently
Properly maintain all equipment and tools so that they are in a safe and reliable working condition
Work in a kneeling, crouching, or bent-over position on a frequent basis
Work in a variable environment, both indoors and outdoors, and during inclement weather, including extreme cold/heat, when required
Lift and break 80lb bags into a hopper
Install sound mat materials
Pull material hoses on job sites and place cementitious materials with hoses
Communicate effectively with your crew lead, foreman, and superintendent on safety, ask questions, and problem-solve
Assist the foreman and superintendent in tracking onsite material and reporting material usage
Demonstrate an understanding of standard job site setup
Read take-off sheets
Read prints to understand and perform each job to specifications, including elevation pin installations
Assist foreman and superintendent with daily mobilization and coordinate crew to complete daily tasks
Assist pump operator with pump setup and operation
Place and finish cementitious materials proficiently, with hoses to design specifications and plans
Operate a skid steer proficiently
Assist foreman/superintendent in performing quality control and quality assurance on underlayment pours
Train, develop, and support others to up-skill teammates and build a stronger division
Qualification
Required
Ability to pass drug screening
Must have reliable transportation to the workplace(s)/ job location(s)
Provide personal gear such as steel-toe boots and hand tools such as a box cutter
Commercial construction experience, particularly gypsum underlayments
Valid Driver's License
Chauffer's license
Ability to successfully pass a background check related to driving
Training and consistent experience in underlayments, leveling, and leadership
OSHA 10
Valid MDOT MED card or ability to obtain an MDOT MED card within agreed upon timeframe
Ability to work nontypical days and hours on construction schedules
Preferred
Valid commercial license (CDL)
OSHA 30
Benefits
Weekly pay
PTO (Paid Time Off)
Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Supplemental insurance options
Retirement plans with discretionary employer-matching
Holiday pay (New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day)
Scholarship opportunities for dependents
Leadership development opportunities
Company
Kent Companies
Kent Companies is a construction company offering concrete construction and post-tensioned concrete services.
Founded in 1957
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2021 (2)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jeff VanderLaan
Chief Executive Officer
Nushad Abbassi
Co-Founder
Recent News
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2025-02-21
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