Appr General Laborer

DPR Construction; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

DPR Construction seeks an entry-level laborer to learn and support basic construction and general labor tasks under close supervision. You will assist with site preparation, material handling, and cleanup while developing skills in tool use, safety, and worksite organization.

You will gain foundational knowledge of DPR’s safety protocols, quality standards, and field operations to progress within the trade, joining a purpose-driven team that values integrity and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience required.
• OSHA 10-Hour Construction certification within 3 months of hire required.
• 0–2 years of experience in general labor, construction, or a related field required.

Responsibilities

• Assists in preparing, cleaning, and maintaining work areas for construction activities.
• Supports team members by performing basic material handling, lifting, and transport tasks.
• Learns proper use of hand and power tools under direct supervision.
• Follows DPR safety policies, PPE requirements, and worksite procedures consistently.
• Observes and learns from experienced workers to understand workflow and job expectations.
• Maintains a clean, organized, and safe environment throughout all assigned tasks.
• Participates in on-the-job and classroom training to build technical and safety knowledge.

Skills

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent

OSHA 10-Hour Construction certification

Job description

Job Description

At DPR, roles and responsibilities are more than describing a job title—they are a commitment to building great things together. The job description(s) below defines core responsibilities and the scope of the role and is a starting point. Every employee is expected to lead from where they are, take ownership of outcomes, and always act in the best interest of the team, customer, project and organization.

As a purpose-driven organization on a journey to be most admired, we rely on trust, shared leadership, open communication, disciplined action and a deep respect for the individual to drive exceptional performance. Success is not just about what we build, but who we build and how we build it: with integrity, enjoyment, uniqueness and an ever-forward mindset.

Job Summary

Learns and supports basic construction and general labor tasks under close supervision. Assists with site preparation, material handling, and cleanup while developing skills in tool use, safety, and worksite organization. Builds foundational understanding of DPR’s safety protocols, quality standards, and field operations to support advancement within the trade.

Key Responsibilities

• Assists in preparing, cleaning, and maintaining work areas for construction activities.
• Supports team members by performing basic material handling, lifting, and transport tasks.
• Learns proper use of hand and power tools under direct supervision.
• Follows DPR safety policies, PPE requirements, and worksite procedures consistently.
• Observes and learns from experienced workers to understand workflow and job expectations.
• Maintains a clean, organized, and safe environment throughout all assigned tasks.
• Participates in on-the-job and classroom training to build technical and safety knowledge.

Education Qualifications

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience required.

Work Experience

0–2 years of experience in general labor, construction, or a related field required.

Certifications And Licenses

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 10-Hour Construction certification within 3 months of hire required.

About DPR

DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world.

Working at DPR, you'll have the chance to try new things, explore paths and shape your future. Here, we build opportunity together—by harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen. We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company and Newsweek.