Laborer 1 - Construction

Tepa Companies; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical

Dental

Vision

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) plan with company match

Life insurance

Flexible spending and health savings

Job summary

The Tepa Companies are hiring a Laborer to perform physical labor on heavy construction, excavation, and demolition project sites at our Corpus Christi project site in Corpus Christi, TX. You will operate a range of tools and assist skilled trades as needed.

No prior experience is required, and on-the-job training is available. Candidates should be capable of working overtime and weekends, pass a background check, and have a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required.
• Some experience operating equipment preferred, but not required.
• Ability to pass a drug screen and background check.

Responsibilities

• Operate hand and power tools as needed, including air hammers and concrete mixers.
• Clean and prepare construction sites to remove rubble and debris.
• Control passing traffic on site to protect workers.
• Assist Electrician with loading, transporting, and supplying materials and tools.
• Perform other physical labor tasks such as digging trenches and pouring concrete.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Communication

Learn on the job

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Equipment operation

Job description

About The Tepa Companies

Established in 2005 and owned by the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians, The Tepa Companies deliver comprehensive and sustainable solutions to federal, state, local, and private-sector clients throughout the United States. The tribally owned companies work independently and collaboratively to provide wide-ranging construction, engineering, environmental, industrial, staffing, and technology services.

About The Tepa Companies

Established in 2005 and owned by the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians, The Tepa Companies deliver comprehensive and sustainable solutions to federal, state, local, and private-sector clients throughout the United States. The tribally owned companies work independently and collaboratively to provide wide-ranging construction, engineering, environmental, industrial, staffing, and technology services.

When you join Tepa Companies, you have the opportunity to expand your entrepreneurial skill set while growing professionally alongside the best in the industry. You will have the opportunity to impact your team, the organization as a whole, and subsequently, our Tribe.

We seek out top talent to provide the best services for our clients. We focus on being a responsible company for our employees and their families by creating a culture that reflects our core values and offering competitive pay and benefits package.

Our benefits package includes:

• comprehensive medical
• dental
• vision
• generous paid time off and holidays
• 401(k) plan with company match
• life insurance
• flexible spending and health savings account
• mental health support and resources
• short and long-term disability
• tuition reimbursement

LOCATION: This position requires onsite presence at our project site in Corpus Christi, TX.

About The Job

The Tepa Companies are seeking a Laborer to perform tasks involving physical labor at heavy construction, excavation, and demolition project sites. The Laborer may operate a variety of equipment and instruments.

Job Functions

• Operates hand and power tools as needed, including air hammers, earth tampers, concrete mixers, small mechanical hoists, saws, power drills, and other equipment and instruments.
• Cleans and prepares construction sites to eliminate possible hazards, including rubble and debris.
• Controls passing traffic.
• Signals Equipment Operators to facilitate alignment, movement, and equipment adjustment.
• Assists Electrician with loading, transporting, unloading, and furnishing materials, tools, and supplies.
• Restocks worksite supplies and materials as necessary.
• Identifies and follows safe working procedures.
• Identifies and stops unsafe work practices that present imminent danger to themselves and others.
• Performs other physical labor and responsibilities as assigned, including, digging ditches and trenches, sealing structural components, measuring and recording areas, unloading and identifying materials, pouring concrete, setting braces to support the sides of excavations, and assisting Electricians.

What We’re Looking For

• No prior experience or knowledge required
• Some experience operating equipment preferred, but not required
• Knowledge of and ability to use power and hand tools, materials, and other equipment used on construction sites preferred, but not required
• Knowledge of excavation and backfilling methods, practices, and procedures preferred, but not required
• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures specific to labor work, including OSHA standards preferred, but not required
• Ability to listen to and understand information and direction both verbally and in writing
• Ability to learn on the job
• Ability to work effectively with a team
• Ability to communicate clearly
• Ability to pass a required drug screen and background check
• Ability to work overtime and some weekends as required
• Must possess a valid driver’s license
• Ability to gain access to military installations and facilities if applicable

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled