Concrete Cutting Trainee at Penhall International in Columbia, South Carolina

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Since 1957, Penhall has been the premier provider of concrete services to the United States and Canada for a wide variety of industries. It all began with Leroy Penhall's realization of an opportunity during Anaheim, California's "Orange Grove Development Boom" of the 1950s. He purchased his first gas-powered diamond saw, which allowed him to carry out concrete work with accuracy and speed. Penhall has since grown to offer a comprehensive selection of concrete services, including scanning, cutting, sawing, breaking, and removal.



Position Description



Specific Role Responsibilities:

• Assist exprienced operators with general labor duties


• Learn to cut, saw,core drill and remove concrete


• Inspect and maintain all company equipment - safe operation, cleanliness and general maintenance of vehicles, diamond blades, flat saws, core drills, wall saws, jackhammers and small tools.

• Safety oriented/safety conscious


• Experience in labor roles, preferably in concrete, demolition, and/or other construction trades


• Experience with demolition tools such as wall saws, core drills flat saws, handsaws, ring saws and/or compressor tools such as jackhammers a plus


• Bobcat, backhoe or related equipment experience a plus


• Ability to enter/track hours and daily notes using a tablet or phone app


• Solid mechanical aptitude and basic mathematical skills


• Self-motivation, a strong work ethic and willingness to work in challenging conditions (rain, cold, heat, etc.).


• Be able to pass pre-employment background and drug screen


• Must possess a valid unrestricted driver's license and have a good driving history


• Must have steel toe leather work boots


• Must have relaible transportation


• Able to lift and move 45lbs or more