Highway Construction Laborer in Kaysville

Energy Jobline ZR; Kaysville (UT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking a Highway Construction Laborer to join our outdoor crew in Utah. You, along with operators, engineers, and paving specialists, will perform earthmoving, concrete placement, and roadway construction on active sites.

The role requires high energy, readiness to learn, reliability with lifting 75–100 lbs, and a valid CDL or OSHA-10 sponsorship. Competitive hourly pay and a path to advanced roles are offered.

Qualifications

• Entry-level to 2+ years in heavy civil or road construction.
• Must lift 75-100 lbs.
• High school diploma or GED; CDL preferred.
• OSHA 10 certification or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Set up forms and pour concrete and asphalt structures.
• Operate pneumatic tools and heavy equipment with safety.
• Prepare active sites, place signage, and guide equipment.
• Excavate trenches and lay drainage pipes.
• Coordinate with operators, spotters, and inspectors.
• Install highway guardrail.

Skills

High energy

Willingness to learn

Spatial awareness

Team safety focus

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CDL Class A/B

OSHA 10

Driver's License

Job description

Job Template - GENERAL LABORER

Highway Construction Laborer

Role Overview & Mission

Step onto the front lines of modern infrastructure development! As a Highway Construction Laborer, you aren't just working a job - you are actively shaping the transportation routes that power our economy. Working alongside heavy equipment operators, engineers, and paving specialists, you will execute high-energy earthmoving, precision concrete placement, and advanced roadway construction. If you thrive in an active, outdoors environment and take pride in leaving behind tangible legacies you can drive on for decades, this role is your launching pad.

Core Responsibilities & Field Operations

• Precision Roadway & Concrete Operations: Set up forms, pour, rake, smooth, and finish concrete and asphalt structures including highways, bridges, curbs, and drainage infrastructure.
• Power Tool & Equipment Mastery: Operate pneumatic tools, jackhammers, concrete saws, tampers, compactors, and survey lasers with precision and safety.
• Dynamic Site Staging: Prepare and secure active construction zones, place traffic control signage and safety barricades, and guide heavy equipment in high-volume traffic corridors.
• Civil Earthwork & Utility Integration: Excavate trenches, lay drainage pipe, grade aggregate bases, and assemble structural rebar or guardrail systems.
• Tactical Team Coordination: Maintain real-time communication with machine operators, spotters, and inspectors to ensure maximum efficiency and zero-accident work zones.
• Installing highway guardrail

Qualifications & Skill Set

• Experience Level: Entry-level to 2+ years of commercial, heavy civil, or road construction experience. High energy and willingness to learn required.
• Must be able to lift 75LBS - 100LBS.
• Education: High school diploma, GED, or vocational trade background .
• Certifications & Licenses: Valid Driver's License required (CDL Class A/B a major plus); OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety Certification (or willing to obtain).
• Core Competencies: Highway guardrail - Strong spatial awareness, ability to read grade stakes and tape measures, and a relentless focus on team safety.

Why Join Our Crew?

• Clear Career Progression: Direct pathway to becoming a Heavy Equipment Operator, Grade Checker, or Field Foreman.
• High-Energy Team Culture: Fast-paced, supportive crew environment where your hard work directly produces visible, lasting results.
• Competitive Compensation: Top-tier hourly rates, overtime opportunities, and comprehensive benefits package.