Construction Laborer

GHD; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel paid

Per diem

Job summary

GHD is seeking entry-level Laborer/Equipment Operator positions for dirt work construction across U.S. projects. You will operate various heavy equipment such as dozers, excavators, loaders, and skid steers while following engineered plans and safety procedures.

Travel is required with paid mobilization, lodging, and per diem. Responsibilities include daily equipment checks, performing needed labor with tools, reading drawings, and assisting the supervisory team to ensure high-quality results.

Qualifications

• Entry-level role in laboring and equipment operation.
• Ability to read basic drawings/plans and use measuring tools.
• Commitment to safety and quality in construction work.

Responsibilities

• Operate medium equipment with high quality.
• Meet daily production goals safely.
• Perform daily maintenance checks on equipment.
• Provide physical labor with hand/power tools when needed.
• Read, interpret, and construct according to plans.
• Support foreman to ensure quality and aesthetics.
• Complete required safety reporting forms (STEPs, UA/UC/SW).

Tools

Dozer/Loader operation

Skid steer

Tele-handler

Fork lift

Reading blueprints

Tape measures/levels

Job description

Job Description Join a global professional services leader. We are committed to solving the world's biggest challenges in the areas of water, energy and urbanization. GHD's Construction group has several openings for entry level Laborer/ Equipment Operators to operate various types of heavy equipment (i.e. tracked excavator, dozer, wheel loader, etc.) associated with dirt work construction! As Equipment Operator you must demonstrate safe operation of assigned equipment based on changing operating conditions.

Travel expectations

Projects are located throughout the U.S. Travel is on a rotational basis: 3 weeks onsite, home for a weekend and then back onsite for another 3 weeks. Travel, mobilization, hotel and per diem costs are paid by GHD.

Performance Responsibilities

• Operate medium equipment at high caliber of quality
• Safely operates equipment with the ability to achieve daily production goals
• Conducts daily maintenance checks of all operated equipment and vehicles
• Provides physical labor with hand tools, power tools, etc. when vital
• Read, interpret and construct according to engineered drawings/ plans.
• Assists Superintendent and foreperson in ensuring that the final product is of the upmost and highest possible quality, both structurally and aesthetically.
• Completes all required quarterly and yearly Safety Reporting Forms (STEPs, UA/UC/SW)

Qualifications

• Up to 2 years in operating a variety of medium size equipment, i.e. skid steer, fork lifts, tele-handlers, personnel lifts, farm style tractor
• Qualified in the basic operation of equipment (e.g. dozer, loader, excavator, roller/compactor, grader, Marsh Master) some of it in a production scenario.
• Ability to read/ use tape measures, transit/levels, etc.

As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce.

GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status or veteran status.

1. This position does not provide visa sponsorship.