Job Details
* M&B - Buildings Division
* Detroit, MI, USA
* $31,200
* Salary
* Full Time
*Health Benefits, Dental, Vision; Retirement Plan, Paid Time Off*
**DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR JOB DUTIES**
The Laborer Journeyman will be responsible for all of the duties listed, but not limited to the following
below: Perform tasks involving physical labor at building construction projects. May operate hand and
power tools of all types. May clean and prepare sites, dig trenches, set braces to support the sides of
excavations, erect scaffolding and clean up rubble and debris.
* Coordinate, schedule, train and assign work to Laborers Apprentice.
? Work independently with little supervision & perform other duties as assigned.
? Mop, brush or spread paints, cleaning solutions or other compounds over surfaces to clean them or to
provide protection.
? Operate jackhammers and drills to break up concrete or pavement
? Place, consolidate and protect case-in-place concrete or masonry structures
? Position, join, align and seal structural components, such as concrete wall sections and pipes
? Shovel cement and other materials into portable cement mixers: and mix, pour and spread concrete
? Signal equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement and adjustment of machinery,
equipment and materials.
? Smooth and finish freshly poured cement or concrete, using floats, trowels, screeds or powered cement
finishing tools.
? Spray materials through hoses to clean, coat or seal surfaces.
? Operate machines that pump materials through spray-guns for application to ceilings and walls.
? Operate pumps, compressors and generators to provide power for tools, machinery and equipment.
? Lubricate, clean and repair machinery, equipment and tools.
? Apply caulking compounds by hand or using caulking guns.
? Build and position forms for pouring concrete and dismantle forms after use, using saws, hammers,
nails or bolts.
? Clean and prepare construction sites to eliminate possible hazards.
? Dig ditches or trenches, backfill excavations and compact and level earth to grade specifications, using
picks, shovels, pneumatic tampers and rakes.
? Erect and disassemble scaffolding, shoring, braces, traffic barricades, ramps and other temporary
structures.
? Mix ingredients to create compounds for covering or cleaning surfaces.
? Provide assistance to craft workers, such as carpenters and concrete finishers.
? Demolish structure and salvage useful materials.
? Clean and clear debris from culverts, catch basins, drop inlets, ditches, and other drain
structures.
signs using hand and power tools.
? Haul and spread sand, gravel, and clay to fill washouts and repair road shoulders.
? Inspect, clean, and repair drainage systems, tunnels, and other structures.
? Dump, spread, and tamp asphalt, using pneumatic tampers, to repair joints and patch
broken pavement.
? Assist trades
? Other related duties as assigned
**ELIGIBLE PERSONS**
At the time of application, eligible persons must have:
**EDUCATION**
* A high school diploma/GED
* Completion of Laborer Apprenticeship Program
* Journeyman Card provided by the Labors Union.
* Valid driver's license
**EXPERIENCE**
* Two (2) years of commercial labor experience
**Wayne County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For information regarding the Department of Justice- EEO Utilization Report, please visit**
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