Laborer

Kiewit; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking an entry-level Construction Laborer to assist skilled craft workers on our job sites in Abilene, TX. You will perform physical tasks, help set up work areas, and follow safety rules to protect yourself and others while supporting the crew with a ready-to-work attitude.

The role emphasizes reliability, the ability to understand and follow simple instructions, and effective communication with supervision.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; relevant field experience preferred.
• Must possess working knowledge and abilities for the position.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions; communicate effectively with management.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools and layout tools safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Assist craftsman in setting up work as required.
• Follow instructions from superintendents, foremen and senior crew.
• Maintain a safe first focus in all duties.
• Keep work areas clean and organized.
• Read and understand warning signs and operating instructions; follow jobsite safety rules.
• Observe equipment functions to identify hazards.

Skills

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Layout tools

Job description

Position Summary

Assist skilled craft workers in performing their assigned duties. Performs tasks that require physical labor at construction sites must have the ability to perform a variety of duties.

Experience Level

Entry

Primary Responsibilities And Duties

• 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.

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 working knowledge skills and abilities for position.


• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision.


• Ability to use hand tools, power tools and layout tools safe and efficiently.

Requirements

• The person in this position needs to constantly move about a construction/industrial site, so should be able to stand, walk, sit, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl


• Constantly works in a construction environment and will be exposed to changing outdoor weather conditions


• Work irregular hours, weekends, overtime and holidays as required


• May be required to use ladders/mechanical platforms/manlifts/scaffold to access required equipment/work areas (may exceed 200 feet), so must be able to climb and maintain balance on formwork, steel formwork, stairs, ladders and scaffolds


• Move and work in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven surfaces


• Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy and dusty environment


• May be required/able to move items weighing up to 50 pounds across construction/industrial site


• Must have required tools


• May require DL


• Observe and comply with all safety and project rules, perform other duties as required


• Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing

We believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discrimination, and comply with all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate.