Construction General Laborer: Build, Finish, and Move Forward

granite; Humble (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Granite Construction Incorporated is seeking a construction laborer to perform a range of tasks from setting grade stakes to finishing concrete. The role requires the ability to lift heavy materials, operate basic tools, and follow exact procedures under safety standards.

This on-site position emphasizes physical endurance and teamwork across project sites. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent and prior hands-on training in construction; anticipate varied duties and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent years of experience.
• Appropriate training and experience required.
• Follow specific directions.
• Perform a variety of duties which may often change.
• Work within standards of accuracy.
• Repeat tasks of short duration according to a set procedure.
• Evaluate information using measurable standards.
• Stand or walk for long periods.
• Frequently lift and carry materials weighing 50 to 100 pounds.
• Climb up and down ladders, scaffolds, and other objects and carry tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Measures distances from grade stakes, drives stakes, and stretches tight line.
• Bolts, nails, alines, and blocks up under forms.
• Signals operators of construction equipment to facilitate alinement, movement, and adjustment of machinery to conform to grade specifications.
• Levels earth to fine grade specifications, using pick and shovel.
• Mixes, concrete, using portable mixer.
• Smooths and finishes freshly poured cement or concrete, using float, trowel, or screed.
• Positions, joins, alines, and seals pipe sections.
• Erects scaffolding, shoring, and braces.
• Performs variety of tasks involving dextrous use of hands and tools, such as sawing lumber, dismantling forms, and removing projects from concrete.

Skills

Follow specific directions

Dexterity with hands

Manual lifting

Stand or walk long periods

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent years of experience

Appropriate training and experience required

Job description

Granite Construction Incorporated is seeking a construction laborer to perform a range of tasks from setting grade stakes to finishing concrete. The role requires the ability to lift heavy materials, operate basic tools, and follow exact procedures under safety standards.

This on-site position emphasizes physical endurance and teamwork across project sites. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent and prior hands-on training in construction; anticipate varied duties and