Construction Concrete Helper

Our client is a trusted and growing concrete-cutting and selective-demolition contractor serving commercial and industrial clients throughout the Raleigh–Durham region and surrounding areas. Known for their commitment to safety, integrity, and quality workmanship, they offer a wide range of services including flat sawing, wall and wire sawing, core drilling, hand-sawing, selective demolition, and concrete removal and repair.
 
As their team continues to grow, our client is seeking a hardworking and dependable Construction Helper to support Operators in performing concrete sawing, drilling, cutting, and selective demolition services. This position is physically demanding and requires a strong work ethic, a focus on safety, and a willingness to learn. Helpers assist with transporting equipment, preparing jobsites, handling materials, maintaining tools.

Essential Functions

- Jobsite Support

- Assist Operators in setting up and transporting equipment to/from jobsites.

- Assist in preparing jobsites by unloading tools, staging equipment.

- Assist in handling debris, slurry, and material removal from work areas.

- Equipment and Vehicle Care

- Transport equipment daily between the yard and job sites.

- Assist in cleaning tools, equipment, and vehicles daily to ensure readiness for the next job.

- Assist Operators in basic preventive maintenance tasks and inspections.

- Report equipment issues promptly to Operators or the shop mechanic by using Tyfoom forms

- Manage personal expendables usage

- Safety & Compliance

- Comply with company safety procedures and OSHA regulations diligently.

- Wear required PPE consistently

- Assist in setting up barricades, signage, and other safety controls on jobsites.

- Participate in Job Hazard Analysis with operator on each job after work is reviewed with site contact.

- Review safety plan with operator to assess need for respirator use when performing tasks that require respirator use

- Assess safety risks with operator associated with working in extreme environments (take breaks in heat)

- Use tools and equipment when possible, to minimize physical exertion and risk of injury

- Report near misses

- Operate vehicles and equipment in a safe and professional manner at all times

- Learn safe use of equipment with body positioning, keeping guarding on tools, using mounted drills when necessary, etc.

- Administration & Communication

- Support Operators in completing job-related paperwork

- Turn receipts in in a timely manner

- Communicate respectfully with team members, clients, and supervisors.

- Report progress, challenges, and delays to the Operator or Field Manager.

- Professional Development

- Participate in on-the-job training to learn tool operation and industry practices.

- Develop proficiency in basic concrete sawing, drilling, and demolition tasks.

- Show initiative and readiness to advance toward Operator role within 1-2 years

Qualifications

- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

- Previous construction or labor experience helpful but not required.

- Strong physical stamina.

- Willing to work in weather conditions that may be adverse (hot/cold/rain)

- Good driving record with current license

- Strong mechanical abilities

- Safety Oriented

- Self-motivated

- Problem solving ability

- Time management skills

- Willing to work hard

- Dependable & reliable

- Work as a team

- Career Oriented

- Willing to learn

- Mathematical aptitude (willing to train measurements & calculations)

- Normal periods of sitting and standing in an office environment.

- Lifting and/or pushing objects up to 25 lbs. on a regular basis