Construction Site Laborer – Highway & Utilities

Knife River; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Knife River is seeking a dedicated Laborer to support heavy highway construction projects in Southern Idaho. The role involves preparing sites, unloading materials, reading plans, and assisting foremen and crew members on active job sites.

Qualifications include 1–2 years in construction labor or willingness to train, strong work ethic, physical stamina, and the ability to communicate clearly. This employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and conducts pre-employment screening.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–2 years of experience as a laborer in the heavy highway field, though we are willing to train the right person.
• Successful candidates must be hardworking, dependable and able to perform manual labor for ~90% of the shift.
• General construction laborers must have physical strength, hand-eye coordination and endurance; clear communication is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with manual operations at heavy highway construction sites.
• Participate in demolitions.
• Work with underground utilities.
• Remove trees and debris.
• Read blueprints and designs.
• Control traffic.
• Clear and prepare highway work zones.
• Dig trenches.
• Install sewer, water, and storm drainpipes.
• Pour concrete and/or asphalt onto roads.
• Operate tools and machines.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor

Skills

Physical strength

Hardworking

Read blueprints

Teamwork

Job description

Knife River is seeking a dedicated Laborer to support heavy highway construction projects in Southern Idaho. The role involves preparing sites, unloading materials, reading plans, and assisting foremen and crew members on active job sites.

Qualifications include 1–2 years in construction labor or willingness to train, strong work ethic, physical stamina, and the ability to communicate clearly. This employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and conducts pre-employment screening.