Journeyman Drainage Laborer — Hands-On Construction

Kiewit Corporation; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit Corporation in the United States is seeking an entry-level assistant to support craft crews on active construction sites. The role prioritizes safety while helping craftsmen set up work and complete tasks in dynamic outdoor environments.

You will follow directions from superintendents and foremen, keep work areas clean, read safety signs and instructions, and learn to observe equipment functioning to spot hazards.

Qualifications

• May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area
• Constantly works in a construction environment and will be exposed to changing outdoor weather conditions
• Must possess working knowledge for the position and ability to understand and follow instructions
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools and layout tools safely and efficiently
• Read and interpret plans, instructions, and specifications to carry out work activities
• Observe and comply with all safety and project rules and perform other duties as required
• Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing

Responsibilities

• Assist craftsman in setting up work as required
• Follow instructions given by superintendents, foreman and other experienced crew
• Perform all required duties with the first focus on safety
• Responsible for keeping work areas clean and in orderly conditions
• Read and understand warning signs, operating instructions for equipment, jobsite safety rules and jobsite policies
• Learn to observe functioning of installed equipment or systems to determine hazards

Skills

Safety awareness

Reading plans

Communication

Manual dexterity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Layout tools

Job description

Kiewit Corporation in the United States is seeking an entry-level assistant to support craft crews on active construction sites. The role prioritizes safety while helping craftsmen set up work and complete tasks in dynamic outdoor environments.

You will follow directions from superintendents and foremen, keep work areas clean, read safety signs and instructions, and learn to observe equipment functioning to spot hazards.