construction laborer

mason tender

clerk

LABORERS UNION

Laborers Union 872 - Las Vegas, Nevada
Specialized in commercial high rise construction. Assisted large crews erecting, repairing and wrecking of buildings
and bridges. Assigned projects and tasks to employees based on their competencies and specialties. Followed through
with content execution of project plans by providing proper tolls and equipment to all construction personnel. Accurately
provided status information on project progress to the project management. Efficiently recorded and rejected incorrect
deliveries of materials to site. Monitored the safety of all construction activities, making on-site personnel safety the top
priority. Led and managed resolution of all issues during project construction and commissioning phases. Followed
strict budget guidelines pertaining to materials and equipment.

A typical day at work involves early mornings, pouring and finishing concrete, and working outdoors in all weather. I learned the importance of precision, timing, and teamwork in construction. Management was usually fair and safety-focused, especially on union jobs. The workplace culture was hardworking, with a lot of pride in doing the job right. The hardest part of the job is the physical toll it takes on your body over time. The most enjoyable part is stepping back at the end of the day and seeing a solid, lasting result you helped build from the ground up.


The pay is great as long as you become a journeyman laborer right off the bat. If you are able to the pay is generally $21.76 an hour for building trades, and $25.74 an hour for heavy highway jobs. The union has educational opportunities available which helps in preparing you for the various jobs available and gaining those jobs outside of general labor. There is a lot of travel involved. Unfortunately for me my vehicle was not able to withstand the demands of the travel involved, and I was laid off for not being able to make it to job sites, due to my car breaking down. And later for not having the gas to make the 2-1/2 hour trip to the site.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Benefits and Pay are the best quality. But it takes a toll on your body. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Hard and exhausting work. Work always depending on the temperature. Sometime indoor work but also outside work all year round.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Good attitude! We try to adapt to temperature and environment. Great boss and accommodations.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Heavy lifting, high pace work environment. Got to stay on your toes and plan ahead.

A regular day at work for me would start with making sure I have all my safety items on and with me. Cleaning up, and keeping area safe so no one gets injured. My job also was to assist anyone who needed to be assisted. The hardest part about the job was dealing with the heat, and lifting objects up to 80 lbs. I always managed to deal with it because I'm an athletic person. My coworkers were great to work with ! I love working together, because when you work together you get things done in a faster and better way!

Get to the work yard start your work truck  
Check your Vehicle to make sure it is operable
tires, signals, lights, gas ...
 Load equipment on truck
 Drive t your designated work area location
Have Safety meeting
 have work vest / hard hat / gloves
Unload equipment with other team members
 set road site and then during the day  as Superintendent request run  errands pick up equipment from various locations
 work orders etc...

There is no typical day at work because as laborers we do all aspects of work. Sometimes I work in installing a new road and other times I help carpenters with their work. The culture here is just fine as long as you show up to work early. The hottest part of the job would be the heavy lifting the most enjoyable would be the pay.

A typical day at work starts with getting out of bed about 4:30am.I clean  up and get to work at 6.I start with good morning to whoever is there.We communicate a plan to work together and get the job done. I think that the hardest part is good communication. I learned the required skills every day to maintain employment for many years. 

What is the best part of working at the company?
Meet new people and learn something new 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
When I am not working and work is slow 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Mixed culture and sometimes a fast pace.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Non stop work with people screaming all over

Culture varies from job to job, but you can expect a rough and tough atmosphere on most. Some jobs are temporary and offer plenty of hours while others are long term and are your basic 40-50hr per week. Work hard and pay attention to detail, as safety needs to be the focus on all jobs.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Construction laborer 2 salaries reported	$25.31 per hour
Mason tender 1 salary reported	$25.87 per hour
Clerk 1 salary reported	$19.50 per hour

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