Heavy Civil Concrete Laborer

Heavy Civil Concrete Laborer & Structural Formwork Installer Company Name: Baseline Contracting, Inc. Location: Coplay, PA (Lehigh Valley & Eastern PA Heavy Civil Regional Operations)

Job Type

Full Time, Permanent

Schedule

Full Time, Monday through Friday (Consistent Overtime Available Based on Project Demands) Industry: Heavy Highway Construction, Civil Infrastructure, Bridge & Structural Masonry, PennDOT Contracting, and 3D Slipform Concrete Pay Scale: $22.00 to $36.00 per hour ($45,760.00 to $74,880.00 base annual baseline + Immediate Prevailing Wage Opportunities) Incentives: Weekly Pay Cycle, High-Yield Prevailing Wage Contract Rates, Complete PPE & Safety Apparel Provided, Technical Training Tracks, Comprehensive Health Insurance, Corporate Retirement Plan The Opportunity Baseline Contracting, Inc. is seeking a hardworking Heavy Civil Concrete Laborer & Structural Formwork Installer to join our Field Operations team based in Coplay, PA. In this hands-on civil field role, you will participate directly in structural concrete pours, formwork assembly, subgrade compaction, and finishing operations across high-visibility bridge, highway, municipal, and PennDOT projects. Utilizing advanced structural masonry tools and 3D-capable slipform technology, you will build critical civil infrastructure—including retaining walls, bridge decks, slipform barriers, and water treatment structures. If you bring 2 or more years of concrete or heavy civil construction experience, a safety-first mindset, and a desire to build a career with access to high-yield prevailing wage contracts, Baseline Contracting provides steady year-round work, paid trade training, and clear paths to crew lead roles. Key Responsibilities

• •Site Prep & Subgrade Compaction: Execute excavation, raking, grade setting, and mechanical compaction of soil and aggregate subgrades using plate compactors and rollers.
• •Formwork Assembly & Steel Reinforcement: Assemble, square, level, and brace heavy wood or metal structural forms; place, tie, and secure steel rebar cages and wire mesh reinforcement.
• •Concrete Placement & Vibration: Direct concrete placement during live pours; utilize internal mechanical vibrators, screeds, and hand tools to properly consolidate and level raw material.
• •Surface Curing & Finish Support: Apply chemical curing compounds, run layout controls, assist with surface finishing to target grade specs, and execute joint cutting.
• •Trade Equipment Operation: Safely operate concrete saws, internal vibrators, power trowels, plate compactors, and basic material handling equipment on active job sites.
• •Site Safety & Logistics Control: Maintain clean, hazard-free work zones, manage tool maintenance, enforce OSHA safety standards, and assist with material transport across regional project sites. What You Need to Succeed (Qualifications) Required
• •Civil Concrete Tenure: Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience in heavy civil construction, structural concrete placement, form setting, or highway masonry.
• •Physical Endurance & Stamina: Physical capability to perform active labor, maneuver heavy materials (50+ lbs), and work outdoors in varying Eastern Pennsylvania weather conditions over extended shifts.
• •Reliable Transportation: Reliable personal transportation to travel punctually to regional job sites across the Lehigh Valley and surrounding areas.
• •Safety-First Mindset: Strong commitment to job site safety guidelines, active listening skills, and willingness to learn automated 3D slipform paving technology. Preferred
• •Advanced Trade Competencies: Experience with automated 3D slipform concrete machinery, PennDOT project specifications, or structural form carpentry.
• •Safety Certifications: Active OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety card or CPR/First Aid credentials.
• •Commercial Driver Credentials: Valid Driver License or Commercial Driver License (CDL Class A or B) for driving support vehicles. Compensation & Benefits
• •Top-Tier Hourly Earnings: $22.00 to $36.00 per hour based on field concrete experience and trade skills, paid on a dependable weekly pay cycle.
• •Prevailing Wage Earning Upside: Direct, consistent access to high-yield Prevailing Wage projects offering significantly elevated hourly compensation rates.
• •Health & Security: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans, plus company-provided Life Insurance options.
• •Future Wealth: Corporate Retirement Savings Program to support long-term financial goals.
• •Paid Time Off: Earned PTO allocations covering vacation, personal, and sick leave.
• •Professional Investment: Full Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and safety gear p