Journeyman Laborer: Construction Site Helper

Kiewit Corporation; San Ygnacio (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit Corporation in Texas is seeking an Construction Assistant to support skilled craft workers on active job sites. This role involves physical labor, learning site procedures, and adhering to safety policies.

Responsibilities include assisting with setup, following instructions from supervisors, keeping work areas clean, reading warning signs, and helping monitor equipment. Candidates should be able to pass drug tests and may need a valid U.S. driver's license.

Qualifications

• May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Must possess strong working knowledge skills and abilities for position.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision.
• Proficient in the safe and efficient use of electrical, hand tools, power tools and layout tools as well as measurement tools
• May require U.S. Driver License
• Observe and comply with all safety and project rules, 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

Read & follow instructions

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Driver license

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electrical tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Layout tools

Measurement tools

Job description

Kiewit Corporation in Texas is seeking an Construction Assistant to support skilled craft workers on active job sites. This role involves physical labor, learning site procedures, and adhering to safety policies.

Responsibilities include assisting with setup, following instructions from supervisors, keeping work areas clean, reading warning signs, and helping monitor equipment. Candidates should be able to pass drug tests and may need a valid U.S. driver's license.