Job Description

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