Concrete Laborer

  • Full-Time
  • Bastrop, TX
  • The Boring Company
  • Posted 2 years ago – Accepting applications
Job Description

The Boring Company was founded to solve the problem of soul-destroying traffic by creating an underground network of tunnels. Today, we are creating the technology to increase tunneling speed and decrease costs by a factor of 10 or more with the ultimate goal of making Hyperloop adoption viable and enabling rapid transit across densely populated regions.

Responsibilities

  • Set or adjust the forms that hold concrete to the desired pitch, depth and dimension.
  • Check the forms that hold the concrete to see that they are properly tightened or constructed.
  • Spread, level, and smooth concrete, using rake, shovel, hand or power trowel, hand or power screed, float and broom.
  • Monitor how wind, heat, or cold affect the concrete throughout the placement and curing process.
  • Mold expansion joints and edges, using edging tools, jointers, and straightedge.
  • Signal/spot for operators/truck drivers.
  • Apply hardening and sealing compounds to the surface of concrete to cure, waterproof or restore surface.
  • Operate/regulate both pneumatic and electric power vibrators to compact concrete.
  • Chip, scrape, and grind high spots, ridges, and rough projections to finish concrete, using pneumatic/electric chisels, power grinders, or hand tools.
  • Cut out damaged areas, drill holes for reinforcing rods, and position reinforcing rods to repair concrete, using power saw and drill.
  • Drill holes in construction materials
  • Position structural components
  • Break up rock, asphalt, or concrete
  • Treat surface to prepare for bonding, fill holes and cracks with grout or slurry, and smooth, using trowel.
  • Prepare surfaces for finishing.
  • Install masonry materials.
  • Apply material to fill gaps in surfaces.

Basic Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • 2+ years of experience mixing, placing and finishing concrete.

Preferred Skills and Experience

  • ACI Field Testing Technician - Grade 1 Certification.

Additional Requirements

  • Position may require extended hours and weekend work.
  • Able to travel for short and extended trips as needed.
  • Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. unassisted.

Culture
We're a team of dedicated, smart, and scrappy people. Our employees are passionate about our mission and determined to innovate at every opportunity.

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Benefits*
We offer employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan, paid holidays, paid vacation, and a competitive amount of equity for all permanent employees.

The Boring Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with The Boring Company is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Job Type: Full-time

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