We Build Laborers
Laborers perform a wide range of essential tasks on construction sites, including site preparation, concrete work, material handling, and demolition. They support skilled trades by providing the necessary manpower for various construction activities and ensure the jobsite is safe, clean, and efficient. Their versatile skills are crucial for the successful completion of construction projects.
APPLICATION INFO. | LOCAL 41 (MUNSTER, IN) APPLICATION INFO. | LOCAL 81 (VALPARAISO, IN)Length of Apprenticeship:
3 Years
Laborers Local 41
550 Superior Avenue
Munster, IN 46321
Phone: 219-924-7922
Laborers Local 81
3502 Enterprise Avenue
Valparaiso, IN 46383
Phone: 219-462-8165
What You’ll Do on the Jobsite:
- As a Laborer, you will prepare construction sites by clearing debris, grading land, and setting up temporary structures, as well as ensuring the site is clean and safe throughout the project.
- You will assist in setting forms, pouring, and finishing concrete for foundations, slabs, and other structural elements, ensuring that the concrete is level and properly cured.
- You may be involved in demolition work, safely tearing down old structures, as well as excavating for new foundations, utilities, and other construction needs.
- You may dig trenches and lay pipes for utilities, drainage systems, and other underground infrastructure, ensuring proper installation and alignment.
- You may implement erosion control measures, such as installing silt fences and managing stormwater runoff, to protect the environment during construction.
- You will provide essential support to other skilled tradespeople, assisting with tasks that require extra manpower or coordination.
- Traffic Control
What You’ll Learn in the Apprenticeship Program:
- As a Laborer apprentice, you will learn essential construction skills, including site preparation, material handling, and basic tool usage, providing a strong foundation for a wide range of tasks on the jobsite.
- You will receive comprehensive training in safety practices, including hazard recognition, personal protective equipment (PPE) use, and proper lifting techniques, ensuring a safe work environment.
- You will gain hands-on experience in concrete work, learning how to set forms, pour, and finish concrete for foundations, sidewalks, and other structural elements.
- You will develop basic rigging and signaling skills, enabling you to assist in the safe movement and placement of materials and equipment on the jobsite.
- You will learn techniques for managing environmental impact on construction sites, including erosion control, sediment barriers, and site cleanup procedures.
- You will get exposure to a variety of specialty tasks, such as demolition, asphalt work, and trenching, providing a broad skill set that can be applied across different types of construction projects.
A career as a Laborer offers steady demand and opportunities to work on a wide range of construction projects. It provides a versatile, hands-on profession with the potential for growth and specialization in various aspects of the construction industry.
APPLICATION INFO. | LOCAL 41 (MUNSTER, IN) APPLICATION INFO. | LOCAL 81 (VALPARAISO, IN)