Concrete Laborer / Finisher Helper
Learn concrete work alongside experienced finishers on foundations, elevated decks, and paving. A clear path to Concrete Finisher with a pay increase at each step.
Current work in Richmond includes data centers and highway bridges.
What you'll do
- Set up and strip forms and screed rails
- Spread and consolidate concrete during pours
- Assist finishers with floats, trowels, and curing compounds
- Clean tools, chutes, and pump lines after pours
Required qualifications
- 18 years or older
- Able to lift 60 lb and kneel for extended periods
- Willing to start early on pour days
Nice to have
- OSHA 10 card
- ACI Flatwork Finisher interest or certification
Pay details
- Hourly roles are non-exempt: overtime is paid at 1.5× the regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek, and daily overtime applies where state law requires it (for example, California).
- Pay is weekly by direct deposit or pay card, with an itemized pay stub.
- All pay shown is an estimated range for the location, not a fixed rate. Your actual starting rate is confirmed in your written offer and depends on experience, certifications, and skills test results.
- On public works projects, prevailing wage (Davis-Bacon or state prevailing wage) applies and may be higher than the listed range.
- Travel crews receive per diem for meals and lodging when working more than 50 miles from their home base.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days (full-time roles)
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Hard hat, vest, gloves, glasses, and other PPE provided at no cost
- Paid OSHA 10/30 safety training and certifications
- Apprenticeship and career pathway into skilled trades and supervision
- Life insurance and short-term disability coverage
Working conditions
- Outdoor work in heat, cold, rain, and dust; seasonal heat-illness and cold-stress plans in place
- Frequent lifting of 50 lb (23 kg), standing, bending, and climbing ladders and scaffolds
- Work near heavy equipment and traffic; safety rules and PPE are mandatory
- Pre-employment drug screen and site safety orientation required
Permits, visa sponsorship & relocation
For eligible candidates, the company sponsors the following permits for this role:
- Work permit (H-2B temporary work visa)
Temporary work authorization for seasonal or peak-load construction work, usually up to one year and renewable up to three years.
- Residence permit (green card via EB-3)
Employer-sponsored lawful permanent residence for skilled and other workers. The spouse and children under 21 can be included. Processing can take a year or more, depending on country and visa bulletin dates.
If you live outside the USA, the company covers
- Accommodation covered by the company when you arrive, arranged near your jobsite
- Visa petition, legal, and government filing fees paid by the company
- Inbound travel to your U.S. jobsite paid or reimbursed by the company
- Airport pickup and help with onboarding, a bank account, and site orientation
Travel requirements
- A valid passport with at least 6 months' validity (international applicants)
- Ability to attend a U.S. consulate visa interview in your home country if selected
- Willingness to relocate to the listed U.S. city for the length of the assignment
- Pass a pre-employment medical check and drug screen after arrival
Visa approval is decided by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and the U.S. Department of State, not by the company, and is never guaranteed. Program eligibility depends on the role, the project, your qualifications, and annual visa caps.
We never charge applicants for applications, interviews, training, housing deposits, or visa processing. If anyone asks you for money on behalf of Cavero Edge Construction, do not pay. It is a scam. Report it to us.
Cavero Edge Construction is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. All hires complete Form I-9 employment eligibility verification. Candidates who need a work visa can apply for roles marked as visa-sponsorship eligible.