Concrete Laborer – High-Impact Civil Construction Roles

Barnard Inc; Brownsville (TX); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnard Construction Company, Inc. is hiring in Brownsville, Texas for field roles requiring heavy physical labor on heavy-civil projects across North America. Workers may engage in concrete placement and finishing, digging and moving materials, and operating or assisting with rigging of loads.

The role demands safety diligence and endurance for lengthy shifts. Applicants should be prepared for demanding outdoor conditions, potential extended hours, and a strong commitment to quality workmanship

Qualifications

• Experience with concrete placing and finishing preferred.
• Able to lift up to 25 pounds and perform physical labor.
• Able to work long hours and varied shifts, including 50–70 hours per week.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen.
• Able to work in extreme weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Pass pre-employment drug screen before starting work.
• Exert heavy physical effort and handle materials safely.
• Maintain balance and mobility when working on uneven terrain.
• Rig and hoist construction materials as required.
• Adhere to safety protocols and site rules.

Skills

Heavy lifting

Safety compliance

Pre-employment drug screen

Physical stamina

Concrete placement

Job description

Overview

We are looking to fill positions in Brownsville, Texas - Barnard Construction Company, Inc., based in Bozeman, Montana, is a heavy-civil construction company with projects underway across North America. Barnard is ranked by Engineering News-Record, a leading construction industry periodical, as one of the nation’s Top 400 civil contractors. We specialize in dam construction and rehabilitation, power transmission and distribution, tunneling, inland marine, oil, gas, utility, and sewer and water pipeline projects. We offer competitive wages, 401(k)s, a generous health plan, and challenging career opportunities with a financially solid company. Barnard’s people are the reason for the success of the company. Our reputation attracts the highest quality personnel, people who are committed to producing projects that set a standard for excellence. At Barnard, we build the riskiest, most difficult, complex jobs we can find and we hire people who thrive on tough work and demanding opportunities.

Qualifications

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Must possess competence in the following areas in order to perform his/her role in a safe, productive and effective manner:

• Preferred experience in concrete placing and finishing.
• Digging, spreading, shoveling and leveling dirt and gravel,
• Using a pick and shovel
• Lift, carry and support construction material
• Mix, pour, and spread concrete, gravel and other materials.
• Excavation, trenching, erect scaffolding, remove rubble and debris
• Perform clean-up work in connection with the above work

Responsibilities

Position Requirements:

• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen
• Ability to exert heavy physical effort, handling average weight objects up to 25 pounds
• Ability to kneel, stoop, crouch, balance, climb or crawl
• Ability to correctly rig and hoist material
• Ability to tolerate heights without fear
• Ability to maintain balance
• Ability to stand or walk for long periods of time, reach for, handle, and manipulate items and to work in extreme weather conditions (cold and wet)
• Confined Space, OSHA certifications (preferred)
• Able to work long, irregular and varied hours, 50 to 70 hours per week
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Ability to safely and effectively perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal , state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.

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