Location:
Various job sites across Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana. No regular travel required.
About Us:
Hard Rock is a specialty contractor focused on commercial, industrial, and heavy highway work throughout the Chicagoland and NW Indiana regions. Our team is made up of highly skilled union laborers who take pride in delivering precision concrete cutting and demolition services on complex and demanding projects.
Position Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Union Journeyman Concrete Cutter to join our field crew. The ideal candidate will be proficient in at least one of the following disciplines:
- Core Drilling
- Slab Sawing
- Wall Sawing
- Wire Sawing
This is a union position with work governed by applicable labor agreements and union scale pay. A valid driver’s license is required, and candidates must be drug-free and able to pass a pre-employment drug test. This role may involve operating a company-provided van or trailer.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate concrete cutting tools and equipment safely and effectively
- Perform tasks such as sawing, drilling, or coring with precision and attention to structural details
- Comply with job site safety protocols and wear appropriate PPE at all times
- Maintain equipment and tools in clean, working condition
- Coordinate with supervisors and crew members to complete work on schedule
- Transport equipment and materials in a company-provided van or trailer
Compensation:
This is a union position offering union scale pay, benefits, and pension as per the current labor agreement.
Optional Travel:
No regular travel required. Occasional out-of-town work may be available on a volunteer basis.
Requirements:
- Must be a union laborer in good standing (Laborers' Union affiliation required)
- Journeyman-level experience in concrete cutting
- Proficient in at least one specialty: core drilling, slab sawing, wall sawing, or wire sawing
- Valid driver’s license required
- Must be able to securely park a company van/trailer at your residence
- Must be drug-free and able to pass a pre-employment drug test
- OSHA 10 certification required
- Ability to work in commercial, industrial, and heavy highway environments
- Must be able to be clean shaven for respirator fit testing (as required by job sites)
- Strong understanding of safety practices and job site protocols
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift 50 lbs or more
- Standing, bending, and working in noisy or confined spaces for extended periods
- Tolerance for dust, noise, working from heights, and variable weather conditions