Laborer

Kiewit; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit Craft is seeking an entry-level helper to assist skilled craft workers at construction sites. You will perform physical labor, set up work as required, and follow safety rules to help keep crews productive.

You will read instructions, use hand and power tools, and learn to observe equipment and jobsite hazards. This role requires the ability to work outdoors in all weather, climb when needed, and work overtime as workload demands.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools and layout tools safely and efficiently.
• Must possess working knowledge/abilities for position.

Responsibilities

• Assist craftsman in setting up work as required.
• Follow instructions from superintendents, foreman and experienced crew.
• Perform duties with safety as the primary focus.
• Keep work areas clean and in orderly conditions.
• Read and understand warning signs, operating instructions for equipment, and safety rules.
• Learn to observe functioning of installed equipment to determine hazards.

Skills

Hand tools

Power tools

Layout tools

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Requisition ID: 188526

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

• Able to meet all physical requirements.


• Must have all required tools


• Expected to climb and work at heights and in confined spaces (may exceed 200 ft)


• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions


• Able to work overtime, nights, and weekends as required by the workload


• Observe and comply with all safety and project rules. Performs other duties as required.

Work Environment

• 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


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


• Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Company: Kiewit_Craft