A CAREER AT FRICKS

Purpose:

The function of this position is to work closely with and direct other team members to complete assigned tasks on time, under budget, and within tolerance in a manner that aligns with The Fricks Company's core values and goals. This position will involve very close interaction with a superintendent, general superintendent, project manager, and the office staff to achieve these goals.  Ensures that company vision, core values, goals, purpose, safety, and culture are being driven, exemplified, shared and taught with consistency.

This position will focus on completion of joint fill work.

REPORTS TO: Site Project Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Report all near misses, incidents, or accidents to the job-site superintendent and/or the Risk Management team. This is critical in the improvement of our safety culture.
• Work closely with Fricks site Project Manager to perform each job task safely, efficiently, on time, and under budget.
• Responsible for reporting daily activity reports, time, job photos, toolbox meetings, and any other necessary documentation.
• Advise, recognize, report, and/or correct unsafe work conditions to corresponding Fricks site Project Manager.
• Ensure the organization and availability of all tools and materials needed for the current day work, as well as, planning for the following day.
• Review schedule and equipment list prior to mobilization.
• Load and unload trucks as required. Checking that all equipment is loaded properly and safely.
• Inspect all tools and equipment to ensure safe operation; must have knowledge of how to use different equipment properly and safely, such as power saws, vibrators, laser screeds, power trowels, etc. and promoting the proper care for all tools and equipment.
• Direct and perform the dismantling of concrete forms as directed by site Project Manager.
• Ensure that necessary measures are taken to protect adjacent surfaces and structures from splatters, damage, etc. during concrete repair.
• Recognize slump of concrete and proper mixes for different applications.
• Follow joint fill procedures for cleaning joints, installing joint fill material, and shaving overflow.
• Operate power tools.
• Ensure that the correct steps necessary to obtain the specified & required finish for the job are followed.
• Ensure that all control joints and saw cuts are laid out and properly installed per the plan.
• Understand the floor curing methods and their maintenance.
• Coordinate with your site Project Manager closely and instruct each crew member in their responsibilities for the day and for the pour.
• Manage the assembly of your crew and provide the payroll department the needed information to prepare per diem, payroll set up, and any other necessary set ups, coordinating with site Project Manager and Human Resources.
• Accurately report weekly expenses to the office via Expensify and submit receipts.
• Work closely with site P.M. to learn budgets & manhours for each assigned job; manage crews and resources accurately and as needed to improve or maintain the budgeted costs.
• Accurately maintain and complete Time daily. Time must be turned in and confirmed by 7:00 a.m. CST daily.
• Ensure that all crew members have accurately completed their clock out times through the company reporting system.
• Ensure that the daily pre-task plan is done before beginning any work each day. Conduct and document the weekly toolbox talks.
• Promptly report all mechanical problems with equipment or vehicles as well as any needed supplies for the job site.
• Perform or assist Human Resources with the documentation of any employee issues and problems, including employee evaluations, disciplinary actions, good behavior documentation, while mentoring all crew members of the company’s core values.
• Train and guide each direct report in the proper aspects of joint fill to consistently produce safe and quality work.
• Other duties as assigned by Management.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Must have the ability to operate equipment such as skid steers, buggies, forklifts, power finishing trowels, laser screeds, and motor vehicles. Ability to train and certify other crew members.
• Conduct and document daily pre-trip and pre-startup inspections of any vehicle or equipment to be operated.
• Report any faulty or non-functioning items immediately to your supervisor.
• Have knowledge in the safe and correct way to operate required equipment and vehicles. Do not operate any equipment or vehicle unless properly licensed and trained.
  • Ensure that all other crew members who operate equipment are trained and qualified accordingly.
  • Ensure all crew members carry an operator’s card on each qualified person.
• Must obey all applicable traffic laws and safety procedures, such as speed limits, traffic lights, seatbelt usage, etc.
• Ability to remain calm in difficult situations.
• Must have clean driving record and current valid driver license.
• Reliable transportation

Education and Experience:

• OSHA 30 Hour Certification in the Construction Industry (Provided by Fricks)
• CPR and First Aid Certifications
• Knowledge of construction best practices, equipment maintenance and OSHA guidelines
• Prior Lead/Supervisory experience
• Bilingual in Spanish a plus, but not required.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged standing and walking
• Ability to crouch, stoop, kneel, squat and bend for long periods of time.
• Able to lift 50 pounds at a time.
• Requires full range of body movements.
• Must be able to travel out of state for prolonged periods at a time.
• Overtime
• Able to work in a construction environment, indoor/outdoor, and occasional inclement weather conditions.

Come join a solid team and travel the US as a Concrete Lab Tech!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform regular testing and record data.
• Knowledge of laboratory techniques, field techniques and test methods on cement and concrete (i.e., ASTM, AASHTO, ACI)
• Identify, recommend, and assist with process/equipment improvements for set-ups and test methods.
• Capable of executing laboratory-based investigations and development projects.
• Maintain and operate physical and analytical testing equipment.
• Promptly report any mechanical or calibration problems with equipment
• Ensure proper inventory management for admixtures and raw materials.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ensure the lab remains clean, organized, and safe.
• Other duties as assigned by Management.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Experience working with cement, mortar, or concrete.
• Understanding of cement and concrete ASTMs, AASHTOs, and /or other similar test standards
• Skilled with cement and concrete testing equipment and tools
• Knowledge with analytical equipment
• Self-Motivated
• Detail Oriented
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to remain calm in difficult situations.
• Must have reliable transportation.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Associates Degree or ACI certification, preferred.
• Prior knowledge and ability to acquire testing certifications sponsored by Fricks.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite, (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged standing and walking
• Ability to crouch, stoop, kneel, squat and bend for long periods of time.
• Able to lift 50 pounds at a time.
• Requires full range of body movement.
• Overtime
• Able to work in Shop/Warehouse environment, indoor/outdoor, and occasional inclement weather conditions.

If you like to travel and you’re a hard worker, we may have a job for you!

Fricks offers stable employment and growth opportunity.  We’ve been in business in the Fort Worth area for over 40 years and our commercial concrete projects range nationwide. 

Si le gusta viajar y es un buen trabajador, podriamos tener un trabajo para usted!

Fricks ofrece un trabajo estable con la oportunidad de crecer.  Hemos estado en el area de Fort Worth por mas de 40 años y nuestros projectos comerciales de concreto abarcan todo USA.

• Candidates must have experience working with concrete and/or rebar
• Willing to travel
• General construction skills, best practices and OSHA/Safety guidelines
• Read and implement plans
• Supervisory/Lead Experience
• Responsible for company tools and equipment
• Ability to communicate with different levels of employees, Labor, Superintendents, Project Managers, GC’s and Owners
• Pour and Finish Concrete
• Maintain calm under difficult situations

Requirements:

• Able to operate equipment
• Valid Driver License
• Able to pass a physical and drug/alcohol test
• Local candidates only, or reside within a 5 hour drive to Fort Worth

Equal Opportunity Employer

Come join a solid team and travel the US as a Field Labor!

What is in it for you?

• Stable Weekly Pay
• Opportunity for advancement
• Travel the US!

Position Purpose:

This is an entry-level full-time position.  The function of this position is to provide general concrete labor at project sites.  This position supports a variety of functions from set up of workstations, prepping forms, pouring concrete, rebar placement and clean up.

This position reports to assigned Fricks Superintendent and/or Concrete Lead Man.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Arrive on time, be reliable and ready to work
• Cleaning and preparing construction site
• Keeps work area clean and organized
• Loading and unloading materials, tools, and equipment
• Concrete spreading
• Rebar placement
• Rebar chair placement
• Concrete placing and finishing
• Ability to unload concrete trucks properly
• Supports equipment operators, and other skilled labor when necessary
• Performs other specialized tasks which may require on the job training
• Must have knowledge of how to properly and safely use different equipment, such as power saws, vibrators, power trowels, etc. and promoting the proper care for all tools and equipment
• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Ability to do physical labor and other strenuous physical tasks
• Pass physical and drug screen test
• Must be punctual and reliable
• Must obey all applicable safety procedures
• Driver license, a plus

Education and Experience:

• Able to read and write
• High School Diploma preferred, not required
• Some knowledge of construction and operating heavy equipment, preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged standing and walking
• Ability to crouch, stoop, kneel, squat and bend for long periods of time
• Able to lift 50 pounds at a time
• Requires full range of body movements
• Must be able to travel out of state for prolonged periods at a time
• Overtime
• Able to work in a construction environment, indoor/outdoor, and occasional inclement weather conditions