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Laborers’ Local Union 271

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Description

We are the men and women who do the hard, dangerous and sometimes dirty work of building Rhode Island. LIUNA Local 271 members are on the forefront of the construction and energy industries. We are united through collective bargaining agreements, which help us earn family-supporting pay, good benefits and the opportunity for advancement and better lives.

Members of Local 271 are experienced Construction Craft Laborers that rely on a diverse set of skills, performed on a wide variety of jobsites. Our members build roads, bridges, tunnels, transit and energy systems as well as work on demolition and renovation projects. Members also assist in the construction and maintenance of power plants and substations, dig trenches for lines, repair roads after line installation, and build supporting infrastructure such as oil and gas pipelines. We are skilled in general construction, concrete placement, roadway construction, site preparation, pipe laying, erosion control, hoisting and rigging, OSHA safety, permit-required confined space, rough terrain forklift operation, trenching and excavation safety, erecting turbines, and solar panel installation.

Offered Occupations

Construction Laborers

Program & Courses

Construction Laborers

Our Construction Laborers Apprenticeship program is designed to prepare aspiring construction laborers for successful careers in the industry. Throughout the program, you'll learn how to perform a variety of manual labor tasks on construction sites, including but not limited to digging trenches, cleaning and preparing job sites, operating heavy machinery, and assisting skilled workers. You'll receive a combination of hands-on training, classroom instruction, and on-the-job experience to help you develop the necessary skills and knowledge for a successful career. As a construction laborer apprentice, you'll play a critical role in supporting the construction of buildings, roads, bridges, and other structures, as well as helping to maintain and repair them.

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