Laborer

Knife River Corporation; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction services company in Boise, Idaho is looking for laborers for highway construction projects. Responsibilities include assisting with manual operations, participating in demolitions, and preparing work zones. Candidates should have physical strength and dependability, with a preference for those having 1-2 years of experience in heavy highway work. The position demands manual labor and offers training for the right individuals.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience as a laborer in the heavy highway field preferred.
• Must be able to perform manual labor for approximately 90% of the work shift.
• Ability to understand and communicate information effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist with manual operations at heavy highway construction sites.
• Participate in demolitions.
• Work with underground utilities.
• Remove trees and debris.
• Read blueprints and designs.
• Control traffic.

Skills

Physical strength

Hand-eye coordination

Endurance

Job description

Knife River is looking for hard working Laborers to work on projects in Idaho. Responsible for cleaning and preparing construction sites. Unloads and loads materials, reads plans and specifications, tends machines and assists Foremen and other construction site workers.

Responsibilities

• Assist with manual operations at heavy highway construction sites.
• Participate in demolitions.
• Work with underground utilities.
• Remove trees and debris.
• Read blueprints and designs.
• Control traffic.
• Clear and prepare highway work zones.
• Dig trenches.
• Install sewer, water, and storm drainpipes.
• Pour concrete and/or asphalt onto roads.
• Operate tools and machines.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor

Minimum Qualifications

Would prefer that candidates have a minimum of 1-2 years' experience working as a laborer in the heavy highway field but we are willing to train the right person.

Successful candidates must be hard working, dependable and able to perform manual labor for approximately 90% of their work shift.

General construction laborers must have physical strength, hand-eye coordination, and endurance. Laborers must also be able to concentrate on their tasks. The ability to understand and communicate information is also essential.

Knife River is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected Veteran status. Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background check.

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