Laborer 2 - Construction

Tepa Companies; Hot Springs (AR); On-site; USD 53,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tepa Companies seeks a Laborer 2 to perform physical labor at building, highway, and demolition project sites. This traveling, project site‑based position requires onsite presence across assigned locations with per diem for long travel distances.

Expect range-based pay and hands-on tool use across multiple craft tasks. Responsibilities include site prep, material handling, assisting electricians, and rigorous adherence to safety procedures.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of general construction experience, including exposure to utility work, earthwork, and concrete work.
• Some experience operating equipment and hand tools.
• Some experience with hoisting and rigging.
• Some experience with surveying and grading.
• Medium voltage electrical or pipe laying experience; preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identifies and operates hand and power tools as needed, including air hammers, earth tampers, concrete mixers, small mechanical hoists, saws, power drills, skid steers, forklifts, and a variety of 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 adjustment of equipment
• 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, but not limited to digging ditches and trenches, backfilling excavations, sealing structural components, measuring and recording areas, unloading and identifying materials, pouring concrete, setting braces to support the sides of excavations, assisting Electricians

Skills

Teamwork

Clear communication

Power tools

Safety practices

On-the-job learning

Tools

Air hammers

Concrete mixers

Skid steers

Forklifts

Manual hand tools

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, and tuition reimbursement.

The Laborer 2 performs tasks involving physical labor at building, highway, heavy construction, excavation, and demolition project sites. The Laborer may operate a variety of equipment and instruments.

Location: This is a traveling/project site‑based position requiring onsite presence at assigned project locations throughout the Midwest. Candidates must be willing and able to travel based on project needs. Per diem will be provided for individuals located 95+ miles from the job site.

Pay Range: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

• Identifies and operates hand and power tools as needed, including air hammers, earth tampers, concrete mixers, small mechanical hoists, saws, power drills, skid steers, forklifts, and a variety of 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 adjustment of equipment
• 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, but not limited to digging ditches and trenches, backfilling excavations, sealing structural components, measuring and recording areas, unloading and identifying materials, pouring concrete, setting braces to support the sides of excavations, assisting Electricians

Minimum Education And Experience

• 2+ years of general construction experience, including exposure to utility work, earthwork, and/or concrete work
• Some experience operating equipment and hand tools
• Some experience with hoisting and rigging
• Some experience with surveying and grading
• Medium voltage electrical or pipe laying experience; preferred

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to work effectively with a team
• Ability to communicate clearly
• Knowledge of and ability to use power and hand tools, materials, and other equipment used on construction sites
• Knowledge of excavation and backfilling methods, practices, and procedures
• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures specific to labor work, including OSHA standards
• Ability to listen to and understand information and direction both verbally and in writing
• Ability to learn on the job
• Ability to work with minimal direction
• Ability to assist, mentor and/or train other laborers

Other Work Requirements

• Must be able to obtain and maintain required authorization to access U.S. military installations and other client/project sites, as applicable to assigned work.
• Must be able to work overtime and weekends as required by project and operational needs.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license to operate motor vehicles and travel between assigned work locations and project sites as required.
• A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) may be required for certain assignments based on the vehicles or equipment operated.
• Demonstrate willingness to take on job challenges
• Demonstrate reliability, responsibility, and dependability
• Demonstrate careful attention to detail and thoroughness

Salary Range

$53,050.68 - $64,901.36