Laborer

Wanzek Construction, Inc.; Claude (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Healthcare insurance

Flexible spending account

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

MasTec, Inc. is seeking a construction laborer to perform physical tasks on job sites, maintaining safety and efficiency throughout the project lifecycle. The role supports various tasks from digging and leveling dirt to handling materials and basic concrete work.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED (or equivalent training) and be able to read safety instructions. The position offers competitive hourly pay and benefits, with opportunities to travel to different sites as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; or 1–3 months related construction experience preferred.
• Ability to read safety rules and operate basic tools.
• Capable of performing arithmetic related to weights and measurements.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical labor on construction sites including digging, spreading and leveling dirt and gravel.
• Lift, carry and place materials and tools as required.
• Mix and place concrete, gravel and other materials with hand tools.
• Join, wrap and seal piping sections as needed.
• General site cleanup and maintenance of tools and equipment.
• Follow safety policies and complete required safety documentation.

Skills

Safety policies

Basic math

Read & follow procedures

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Responsible for performing tasks involving physical labor on jobsites while maintaining a clean, safe and efficient construction site and supporting the overall project.

Responsibilities

• Promote and comply with all Company and safety policies and procedures
• Complete all required Safety documentation
• Perform a variety of functions such as dig, spread and level dirt and gravel with a pick or shovel
• Lift, carry and hold building materials, tools and supplies
• Clean tools, equipment, materials and work areas
• Mix, pour and place concrete, gravel and other materials using hand tools
• Join, wrap and seal sections of pipe
• Perform a variety of routine, non-machine tasks, such as removing forms from set concrete, filling expansion joints with caulking and rebar placement
• General cleanup, demolition, use of cutting torch, jackhammers and placing culvert or pipe sections in trench
• Spend time on one job or may be transferred from task to task as the project progresses to completion
• May be required to travel to different jobsites on limited notice
• Provide assistance on the site as needed
• Perform care and maintenance of assigned tools
• Perform physical labor on construction sites
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) or one to three months of related experience in construction and/or training or equivalent combination of training and experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Take reasonable care of your own and others' health and safety and of those who may be affected by the day-to-day delivery of this role by taking personal responsibility for working toward Wanzek's Zero Injury principles
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
• Add and subtract two-digit numbers and multiply and divide with 10's and 100's ability to perform these operations using units weight measurement and volume
• Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form
• Be able to work within precise standards of accuracy and follow set procedures and standards

Working Environment:

• Regularly exposed to outside weather conditions
• Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, high, precarious places, and extreme heat
• Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration
• Noise level in the work environment is usually loud

What's in it for you:

Financial Wellbeing

• Compensation $20.00-$22.50/hour, commensurate with experience
• Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase
• 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)

Health & Wellness

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
• Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance, Weight Management Drug Discount
• Discounted National Gym Membership Network

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact [e-mail]. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information.

MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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