Labor

Drake Companies LLC; De Kalb (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Drake Companies LLC in De Kalb, Texas is seeking dependable Laborers to support highway construction crews. You will perform manual tasks, assist operators, and help maintain safe, efficient job sites across outdoor environments.

The role requires physical stamina, reliability, and a willingness to work overtime, weekends, or nights as project needs require. You will lift and move materials, keep work zones organized, and follow TxDOT safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Previous construction or highway construction experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work in outdoor environments.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull construction materials and equipment.
• Dependable transportation and reliable attendance required.
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, or night shifts as project needs require.
• Ability to follow instructions and work effectively as part of a team.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety.

Responsibilities

• Assist with general highway and roadway construction activities.
• Perform manual labor tasks including shoveling, raking, digging, site cleanup, and material handling.
• Assist equipment operators, foremen, and supervisors as directed.
• Load, unload, and move construction materials, tools, and equipment.
• Prepare and maintain work zones and job sites.
• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and TxDOT requirements.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support project operations.

Skills

Construction experience

Physical endurance

Lifting ability

Reliability

Flexible schedule

Teamwork

Safety minded

Job description

Drake is seeking dependable, hardworking Laborers to join our highway construction team in De Kalb, Texas. This position plays a critical role in supporting roadway construction operations by performing a variety of manual labor tasks and assisting crews in maintaining a safe, efficient, and productive job site.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with general highway and roadway construction activities.
• Perform manual labor tasks including shoveling, raking, digging, site cleanup, and material handling.
• Assist equipment operators, foremen, and supervisors as directed.
• Load, unload, and move construction materials, tools, and equipment.
• Prepare and maintain work zones and job sites.
• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and TxDOT requirements.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support project operations.

Qualifications

• Previous construction or highway construction experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work in outdoor environments.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull construction materials and equipment.
• Dependable transportation and reliable attendance required.
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, or night shifts as project needs require.
• Ability to follow instructions and work effectively as part of a team.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, and climb.
• Regularly lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, wind, and rain.
• Ability to work near heavy equipment and active roadway traffic.