Laborer 2 - Construction

Tepa-Companies; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The Laborer 2 role at Tepa Companies requires performing physical construction tasks at project sites across the Midwest, with travel from Omaha. Per diem is provided for distances over 95 miles from the job site.

You will identify tools, assist trades, and uphold safety while supporting excavation, piling, and miscellaneous labor tasks. CDL may be required for some assignments.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of general construction experience.
• Exposure to utility work, earthwork, and/or concrete work.
• Experience operating equipment and hand tools.
• Hoisting and rigging experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical labor at construction sites including digging, loading, and material handling.
• Identifies and uses hand and power tools as needed to complete tasks.
• Assist Electricians and other trades; transport and furnish materials.
• Follow safety procedures and report hazards.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Safety awareness

Physical endurance

Troubleshooting

Tools

Hand tools

Power 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. 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

Tepa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. As a federal contractor, Tepa has affirmative action programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plans for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, please email [e-mail]. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e‑mail [e-mail].