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Laborer Journeyman Union


Job Location:

Chicago, IL - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 53 - 53
Posted: 4 September 2026 (11 days ago)
Application Deadline: 2 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Division:Chicago Main
Project Location(s):Chicago IL 60603 USA
Minimum Years Experience:
Travel Involved:
Job Type:Regular
Job Classification:Trade
Education:
Job Family:Trade
Compensation:Union Trade

Description:
Perform tasks involving physical labor at buildingconstruction projects. May operate hand and power tools of alltypes. May clean and prepare sites dig trenches set braces to supportthe sides of excavations erect scaffolding and clean up rubble and assist other craft workers in their trades.

Job Tasks:

Mop brush or spread paints cleaning solutions or other compounds oversurfaces 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 wallsections and pipes.
Shovel cement and other materials into portable cement mixers; and mix pourand spread concrete.
Signal equipment operators to facilitate alignment movement and adjustment ofmachinery equipment and materials.
Smooth and finish freshly poured cement or concrete using floats trowelsscreeds or powered cement finishing tools.
Spray materials through hoses to clean coat or seal surfaces.
Tend machines that pump materials through spray-guns for application toceilings and walls.
Tend pumps compressors and generators to provide power for tools machineryand 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 useusing 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 tograde specifications using picks shovels pneumatic tampers and rakes.
Erect and disassemble scaffolding shoring braces traffic barricades rampsand other temporary structures.
Load unload and identify building materials machinery and tools anddistribute them to the appropriate locations according to project plans andspecifications.
Mix ingredients to create compounds for covering or cleaning surfaces.
Provide assistance to craft workers such as carpenters and concrete finishers.
Demolish structures and salvage useful materials.
The hourly rate for this position is $53.00 per unionagreement. Benefits are determined by the applicable Trade Union. Benefits mayinclude medical dental and vision coverage financial benefits such as 401kplan or Pension and wellness benefits. Contact applicable Unions tolearn more about the benefits offered.


  • Required Knowledge:
    Knowledge of materials methods and the tools involved in the construction orrepair of buildings and other structure.
    Knowledge of machines and tools including their designs uses repairmaintenance and the ability to determine the appropriate tool need to do thejob.
    Must be able to comprehend safety instructions and signage communicateeffectively in emergency situations and understand written safety instructionsfrom tool and equipment manufacturers.
    Valid drivers license preferred
    Physical Demands:
    The physical demands described here are representative ofthose that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essentialfunctions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enableindividuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS CONSTANTLY FREQUENTLY OCCASSIONALLY
    Standing X
    Walking X
    Combined Standing/Walking X
    Sitting X
    Lifting/Lowering/Carrying - Weights
    Under 25 lbs X
    25-50 lbs X
    Over 50 lbs X
    Lifting/Lowering/Carrying Ranges
    Reaching above shoulder height X
    Reaching below shoulder height X
    Bending/Twisting neck X
    Bending at waist (forward & sideways) X
    Balancing X
    Pushing/Pulling X
    Squatting X
    Kneeling X
    Climbing X
    Crawling X
    Repetitive Motion X
    Hand / Wrist Flexion Extension X
    Noise / Dust / Chemical Exposures X
    Confined Space Hazards X
    Working on Heights X
    ADDITIONAL DEMANDS
    Vision abilities required include Close distance color peripheral depth perception and focus
    Hearing abilities required include Hearing abilities required with or without the use of an aide


    Work Environment:
    The work environment characteristics described here arerepresentative of those an employee encounters while performing the essentialfunctions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enableindividuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Whileperforming the duties of this job the employee regularly works on-site at theconstruction site where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical partshigh precarious places fumes or airborne particles outside weatherconditions and risk of electric shock. The noise in the work environment isusually moderate to loud. The employee is required to work in compliance withcompany safety policies procedures and applicable laws.
    Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer
    Minorities/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/SexualOrientation/Gender Identity
    VEVRAA Federal Contractor

Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.
VEVRAA Federal Contractor


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