Construction Laborer

Baranko Companies; Dickinson (ND); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus up to $3000

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Match Retirement Savings Plan

Generous Years of Service Awards + 1:1

Referral Bonus up to $2500

Job summary

Baranko Companies is seeking a Construction Laborer to support site preparation, excavation, grading, and other labor tasks on civil and heavy highway sites. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and reliability in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities include assisting with debris removal, trenching, and aiding equipment operators. A pre-employment drug test and a valid driver’s license are expected. The company offers robust benefits and a sign-on bonus up to $3,000.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift heavy materials.
• Experience with hand tools is a plus.
• Strong safety awareness and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Assist with site preparations by clearing debris and setting up safety barriers.
• Dig trenches for utilities, drainage systems, or foundations using hand tools or small machinery.
• Support heavy equipment operators in grading and leveling soil.
• Provide spotting and signaling support to team members to ensure safe operations.
• Perform other related duties as needed.

Skills

Physical strength

Endurance

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

As a Construction Laborer, you will be an essential part of our Baranko Brothers team, assisting with site preparation, excavation, grading, and various labor tasks on our civil and heavy highway sites. We are seeking a highly motivated individual who understands the importance of safety, values teamwork, and thrives under pressure.

RESPONSIBLITIES

• Assist with site preparations by clearing debris and setting up safety barriers, including cones, signs, and barricades, in work zones.
• Dig trenches for utilities, drainage systems, or foundations using hand tools or small machinery.
• Support heavy equipment operators in grading and leveling soil to meet project specifications, using tools such as rakes, shovels, and laser levels to ensure accurate elevations.
• Provide spotting and signaling support to team members to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Perform other related duties as needed.

REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to lift heavy materials, stand for long periods, and perform physically demanding tasks in varying weather conditions.
• Knowledge of road and construction safety regulations, along with experience using hand tools, is a plus.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Must have reliable transportation to and from work.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test and comply with drug and alcohol policies during employment.
• Must be 18 years or older to be considered for this position.

BENEFITS*

• Sign-on Bonus up to $3000
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Match Retirement Savings Plan
• Generous Years of Service Awards + Company Paid Training
• Referral Bonus up to $2500

*Terms & Conditions Apply.

Founded in 1967 and headquartered in Dickinson, North Dakota, Baranko Companies is a family-owned organization consisting of four businesses, each with its own area of expertise. Baranko Brothers, Inc. specializes in heavy highway / civil construction, Baranko Environmental, LLC focuses on environmental management, Baranko Services, LLC provides oilfield swabbing services, and Center Coal Company specializes in coal resources. Together, we serve a broad range of clients across western North Dakota and beyond.