Safety – Conco’s Number One Priority

At The Conco Companies, we are committed to providing all of our employees with a hazard-free, safe working environment.  To meet these goals, our safety program focuses on hazard elimination.  Our team of safety and risk professionals works closely with managers as well as the entire workforce to eliminate and mitigate all construction and “over the road” related risks. Employee safety along with claims management and regulatory compliance are important components of the program.

One way we help to ensure a safe jobsite is to forge partnerships with our contractors so we can work together to maintain the highest standard of safety on all project sites.  Any project Conco is involved with is provided with a Site Specific Safety Plan and Pre-Task Planning, and our standard Injury and Illness Prevention Plan (IIPP)/ Accident Prevention Program (APP).  

We train both managers and crews on a variety of safety related  topics such as: First-Aid/ CPR, Fall Protection, Forklift Operation, OSHA 30, Material Rigging, Traffic Control, etc.  In addition we have specially trained safety professionals conduct frequent worksite safety inspections a well as provide direction and regular training to employees.

Conco’s pumping division is a prime example of our commitment to safety.   Having pumped millions of yards of concrete over the past 50 years, we have developed and implemented some of the most rigorous pumping safety procedures in the entire concrete industry.  All Conco pump operators are required to attain American Concrete Pumping Association (ACPA) certification and go through company specific safety training.  In addition we have certified boom pump inspectors annually inspect our boom pumps and Telebelts to ensure their safety.  Our fleet of equipment is one of most up-to-date and CARB compliant fleets on the west coast.

At Conco our goal is to provide customers, employees and the general public with the safest and most efficient construction and trucking services in the industry today.  We firmly believe that when safety is the first consideration before the work begins, everyone wins!

At The Conco Companies, we are one of the leading concrete contractors in the Western U.S. and offer a wide range of quality services and products.  Our experience includes providing services for commercial, educational, parking and other construction development as well as public works projects.  We serve California, Washington State, Oregon, Colorado and Nevada.

Seeking Project Engineers - Internship or Graduate Positions

The Conco Companies are currently looking for interns and/or graduates to fill openings for Project Engineers.  As a leader in the industry, this is an excellent opportunity to work with the top professionals in the field and to be involved with some of the most notable projects under construction in the Western U.S.  These job openings are based out of our Concord office, and we are willing to train the right individuals.  

The range of responsibilities for the job includes processing the jobsite’s daily paperwork and dealing with inspection requests, safety reports and pre-task paperwork.  You will also attend tailgate meetings and be responsible for Requests for Information (RIF), which we will teach you how to process so you can promptly deal with issues when they occur. 

As a Project Engineer, you will work with field personnel and the General Contractor to identify problems and to find the best solutions.  In addition you will oversee field fixes and schedule all deliveries and crews.  Other duties entail attending jobsite scheduling meetings with the Project Manager and then appropriately adjusting schedules for things such as deliveries, cranes, and manpower.  You will also be responsible for monitoring and adequately stocking the jobsite’s safety equipment and office supplies. 

This job requires someone who is able to understand the General Contractor’s schedule and is able to direct and support Conco’s field personnel to achieve those goals.  Project Engineers are also responsible for once a day safety walks around the jobsite.   

Qualifications include a thorough knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat Professional.  It is also beneficial to have a strong familiarity with industry standards.

In business since 1959, Conco has always assumed a leadership role in the industry.  We currently are providing concrete services for the two tallest buildings under construction in the Western U.S.  Furthermore, our fleet of equipment is one of most up-to-date and CARB compliant on the west coast and our team is comprised of highly skilled professionals.   

The Conco Companies are one of the foremost suppliers of concrete services for the Western U.S. We got our start in 1959 in the Bay Area by offering clients the best value on a broad range of concrete services and products.  Since that time, we have taken a leading role as top concrete contractors in the region. We have four regional offices serving California, Oregon, Nevada, Colorado and Washington.

Internship or Graduate Positions for Concrete Estimator

The Conco Companies are offering talented individuals the opportunity to gain experience by working for one of the foremost commercial concrete contractors in the nation.  We are looking for interns and/or graduates to fill openings for the position of Concrete Estimator.

The East Bay Construction Company, with satellite offices in Southern California and Seattle, is seeking Concrete Estimators and Conco has offered to train the candidates.  This is an exciting chance to work with some of the top people in the field and to get exceptional hands-on practical experience.  

As an intern with Conco, your job duties will include: Preparing the project estimate, bid and schedule for commercial construction projects; Interpret plans and specifications, perform takeoffs and develop estimates; Evaluate subcontractor, vendor and supplier quotes; Prepare RFI’s; and Oversee the budgeting and financing on a project.  The job requires individuals that possess excellent written and verbal skills as well as a proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word. 

Further desired skills and experience for our Concrete Estimator positions include a thorough knowledge of Auto Cad and any previous employment or internship in the construction industry.  Also if you have a general understanding of building construction, a background in monitoring and reviewing estimates and are familiar with industry standards, is all a plus.  This is a job for someone who has a strong desire to be a part of the construction industry and is detail oriented along with excellent organizational skills.    

We have been in business since 1959 and have had the privilege to be a part of many of the most notable projects throughout the West.   Conco has always taken a leadership role in the industry such as being the first company in the area to purchase and use a new state-of-the art electric pump. Since it is electric, this pump allows both the project owner and the contractor to meet the guidelines imposed by the Southern California Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) for reduced emissions.

The Conco Companies are one of the leading concrete contractors in the Western U.S. and offer a wide range of quality services and products.  Our extensive experience includes commercial, educational, parking and other construction development as well as public works projects.  We currently serve California, Colorado, Washington State, Oregon, and Nevada.

Aggregate is an Important Element in Concrete

At The Conco Companies, we have been offering a wide range of concrete services for more than fifty years.  Our premium services include concrete formwork, reinforcing, place and finish, and shotcrete.  Furthermore, we own and operate the Reliable Trucking Company as well as one of the largest pumping companies in the United States.  During our decades in the industry, we have encountered and successfully dealt with all types of concrete mixes.   

Concrete is made up of a mix of aggregate, cement, water, and at times, additives.  The size or type of stone used as the aggregate can influence the strength, durability, workability, hardening, and ultimately cost of the concrete.  As an inert material, aggregate accounts for up to 60 to 75% of the volume and 70 to 85% of the weight.  It is made up of sand, gravel or crushed stones and is prepared by crushing, washing and grading it.  The grading process is used to determine the paste requirements and how much cement, which is the most costly part of concrete, will need to be added to the mix.   

Generally fine aggregate is defined as a mix of natural sand or crushed stones with a majority of particles smaller than 3/16^th of an inch or 5mm (although some define it as less than 4.75mm).  For coarse aggregate, the crushed stones or gravel particles are usually larger than 3/16^th of an inch or 5mm (or as some define it as larger than 4.75mm).  

In most concrete mixes, the aggregate comes from natural sand or gravel pits, rivers, seas or lake beds, hard-rock quarries, or underground mines.  The type of aggregate used affects the concrete more while it is wet than once it has cured.  If the gravel used in an aggregate is exceptionally rough or irregularly shaped, it will require more water in the mix along with more cement in order to give it the proper consistency. 

The Conco Companies are a leading supplier of concrete services for the Western U.S.  We got our start in the Bay Area in 1959 by offering clients the best value on a wide range of concrete services and products.  Since that time, we have taken a leading role as one of the top concrete contractors in the region. We have four regional offices serving California, Nevada, Washington, Oregon and Colorado.

Top Concrete Contractor Seeking Shotcrete Workers

The Conco Companies have employment opportunities for hardworking individuals interested in joining the team of one of the nation’s leading commercial concrete contractors.  Openings are for our Northern California, Southern California, Washington, and Colorado locations.  We are in need of shotcrete construction laborers, finishers and qualified nozzlemen.  Conco not only provides quality shotcrete services, but we are leaders in the developing field of sculptured shotcrete walls that are visually attractive while maintaining structural integrity.

Our shotcrete construction laborer jobs are comprised of bridge laborers and general laborers and responsibilities include but not limited to dumpman, load Spotter, flag person and operating a forklift. Positions for shotcrete nozzlemen are also available at all locations. We ask that all applicants have prior experience in shotcrete construction. 

In addition, Conco has job postings in other areas including openings for experienced carpenters, cement masons, ironworkers, laborers, and operating engineers.  The details for these positions are on our website.

The jobs are all union positions except for those in Colorado, and Conco offers competitive wages along with medical and retirement benefits.  As we have been in business for over fifty years, we have a vast portfolio that includes helping to construct many of the most distinguished projects in the Western United States.  When you join the Conco team, you will find yourself right in the middle of the action of an exciting industry.

Please see our website for complete details and contact information as well as to download an application.  We are an exceptional company to work for and every day we commit to providing our employees with the safest working environment possible. 

The Conco Companies are the foremost supplier of concrete services for the Western U.S. We have built a reputation on superior concrete formwork, reinforcing, place and finish, shotcrete and other ancillary services that benefit from our vast experience.  Conco’s concrete services include commercial, educational, parking and other construction development along with public works projects.