Civil Helper

Koch; Mont Belvieu (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plans

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Koch is seeking a Civil Helper at our Mont Belvieu, TX site. This role supports carpenters in material handling and site preparation while ensuring safety compliance. A successful candidate must have at least 6 months of craft experience and a strong commitment to safety.

The position includes benefits like medical, dental, and retirement plans, as well as paid parental leave. Candidates should be prepared to work in various weather conditions and may need to travel to remote areas for work.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months experience as a craftsman helper.
• Willingness to attend mandatory safety meetings.
• Ability to work outside in extreme heat, humidity, and cold.

Responsibilities

• Assist carpenters with preparing project layout.
• Select materials and tools as instructed.
• Create formwork structures for pouring concrete.

Skills

Basic knowledge of civil construction

Team player

Physical ability to meet basic requirements

Job description

Civil Helper – Mont Belvieu, TX

We’re looking for a Civil Helper to work at our Mont Belvieu, TX job site. The role supports carpenters and construction crews in material handling, site preparation, and safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Assist carpenters with preparing project layout.
• Estimate dimensions such as height, width, length, and other proportions.
• Select materials and tools as instructed.
• Use hammers, pry‑bars, chisels, planes, saws, drills, and sanders to repair and erect structures.
• Operate ladders and scaffolding safely.
• Apply tools like levels, rules, plumb bobs, framing squares, and surveying equipment to ensure level and secure construction.
• Create formwork structures for pouring concrete.
• Observe and comply with all safety and project rules.
• Maintain high production quality.
• Perform other duties as required.

Safety Expectations

• Actively participate in a strong safety culture.
• Recognize safety hazards and risks.
• Attend onsite safety meetings.
• Follow OPD and client safety policies and procedures.
• Be aware of changing conditions on an active job site.
• Be punctual and ready for work each day.
• Display a positive attitude and work well in a team environment.

Physical Demands

• Work outdoors in extreme heat, humidity, cold, and at high elevations.
• Lift and carry objects up to 60 lbs.
• Stand for extended periods (up to 11 hours) with breaks every 2.5 hours.
• Perform climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, crawling, twisting, reaching, and bending.
• Use hands to handle, control, and feel objects and tools.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of civil construction.
• Minimum of 6 months experience as a craftsman helper.
• Willingness to travel extensively and work in remote areas.
• Ability to work outside in extreme heat, humidity, and cold.
• Willingness to attend mandatory safety meetings.
• Team player ready for shifts up to 12 hours per day, 7 days per week.
• Physical ability to meet basic requirements.

Preferred Background

• Previous experience in oil and gas construction.

Benefits

Our benefits plan provides medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, accelerated-death benefit, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, infertility assistance, paid parental leave, and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria are set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and may vary by geographic region.

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E‑Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: https://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf