Concrete Laborer - Flatwork

Location: Brighton, MI

Merlo Construction is a growing self-perform commercial concrete and excavation contractor building commercial and industrial projects across Metro Detroit. We’re hiring concrete laborers for our flatwork crews, working on slabs on grade, floors, sidewalks, parking lots, and curbs.

Job Locations: Projects throughout Southeast and South-Central Michigan. Daily travel to jobsites is required.

Schedule: Full-time

What You'll Do

• Place, spread, and rake concrete
• Assist with setting edge forms and screed rails to line and grade
• Install wire mesh and rebar
• Operate skid steers, concrete buggies, and other small equipment
• Prepare subgrade and stage material ahead of concrete pours
• Support concrete finishers throughout the pour, finishing, and cleanup process
• Maintain clean, organized tools, equipment, and jobsites
• Meet daily production goals while maintaining quality and workmanship standards

Safety

• Safety is the top priority on every Merlo job
• OSHA 10 certification and additional safety training provided
• Weekly toolbox talks
• Work in an open "see something, say something" environment where every crew member is encouraged to speak up about safety concerns

Requirements

Required

• 1+ year of construction labor experience
• Valid government-issued ID
• Reliable and punctual attendance
• Professional and respectful attitude toward every member of the crew

Preferred

• Commercial concrete flatwork experience
• Experience installing rebar and wire mesh
• Willingness to learn the trade and work toward a concrete finisher position, with opportunities to develop skills in power trowel and laser screed operations
• Class A CDL

Equipment Experience

Preferred experience operating or working with:

• Skid steer
• Concrete buggies
• Vibrating screeds
• Other small construction equipment

Physical Requirements

• Able to repeatedly lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Comfortable with extended periods of standing, bending, kneeling, and walking in fresh concrete
• Willing to travel to jobsites across Southeast and South-Central Michigan

Work Environment

Mostly outdoor work in all weather, uneven ground, amid active jobsites, loud equipment, and nearby traffic. Some projects also involve indoor work.

What We Offer

• Overtime opportunities
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• HSA program
• 401(k) with company match
• Financial planning services
• 6 paid holidays plus PTO
• Referral bonus program
• Real advancement opportunities — our foremen and superintendents started on the crew

Why Merlo

We're family-owned and team-first — you'll know the owners by name and see them on-site. Our crews tackle demanding commercial concrete projects across Southeast and South-Central Michigan, and there's real satisfaction in driving past a job you helped build.

Merlo Construction is an equal employment opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, height, weight, marital status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information, or any other factor protected by federal, state, or local law.