Construction Laborer: Steady Field Work, Union Benefits

Veit; New Berlin (WI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Veit is a leading specialty contractor with a century of experience in foundations, earthwork, utilities, marine services, and more. We seek dedicated labor professionals to perform manual tasks on construction sites and support crews across diverse projects.

Join a company that values deliberate safety, intentional building, and leadership from all team members. Expect 8–10 hour days, possible weekends, and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, six to twelve months of construction experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge and ability to work with equipment, materials, and supplies found in construction work. Ability to follow proper use and safety guidelines at all times.
• OSHA 10, First Aid/CPR, and demonstrated knowledge of applicable safety precautions and procedures.
• Ability to view and understand safety training video.
• Willingness and ability to perform manual work.
• Good communication skills both oral and written when working with all levels of management and employees, external vendors and other business associates.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions. Must have good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency as required by management and/or project requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of tasks involving strenuous manual labor at construction project sites.
• Ensure that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed. Bring any concerns to the attention of the project Foreman, Superintendent, General Superintendent, Safety Director or Management.
• Load and unload trucks and haul and hoist materials.
• Maintain a clean job site at all times. Pick up all material, tools, and small equipment and secure job site each day in order to eliminate potential hazards.
• Material handling and storage.
• Assist in identify and ensuring that any underground and overhead utilities have been located/exposed prior to excavating.
• Review trenching requirements with Superintendent and ensure any required protection is available.
• Keep project foreman, superintendent, or general superintendent informed of known actions, written or verbal, which may affect the ability to successfully perform tasks at construction project sites or adversely affect Company operations.
• Other projects or duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Manual labor

Safety training

Communication skills

Mathematical basics

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Veit is a leading specialty contractor with a century of experience in foundations, earthwork, utilities, marine services, and more. We seek dedicated labor professionals to perform manual tasks on construction sites and support crews across diverse projects.

Join a company that values deliberate safety, intentional building, and leadership from all team members. Expect 8–10 hour days, possible weekends, and travel as needed.