Laborer Journeyman

Kiewit; San Ygnacio (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking a construction site helper in Texas to assist skilled craft workers with assigned duties and perform physical labor at the jobsite. This role requires comfort with demanding outdoor conditions and a strong safety mindset.

The position involves reading instructions, following directions from supervisors, and contributing to a clean, organized work area. The successful candidate will participate in upholding jobsite safety rules, operate basic tools, and support crew with setup

Qualifications

• Safety awareness and strict adherence to site rules.
• Ability to read and follow written and oral instructions.
• Strong communication with supervision and crew.
• Proficiency with electrical, hand, power, layout and measurement tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist craftsman in setting up work as required.
• Follow instructions from superintendents, foremen and other experienced crew.
• Maintain safety as the first priority in all tasks.
• Keep work areas clean and orderly at all times.
• Read warning signs and understand operating instructions for equipment.
• Learn to observe functioning of installed equipment or systems to identify hazards.

Skills

Safety awareness

Reading & following instructions

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electrical tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Layout tools

Measurement tools

Job description

Position Summary

Assist skilled craft workers in performing their assigned duties. Performs tasks that require physical labor at construction sites must have the ability to perform a variety of duties.

Requisition ID: 189296

Position Summary

Assist skilled craft workers in performing their assigned duties. Performs tasks that require physical labor at construction sites must have the ability to perform a variety of duties.

Experience Level

Intermediate

Primary Responsibilities And Duties

• Assist craftsman in setting up work as required.
• Follow instructions given by superintendents, foreman and other experienced crew.
• Perform all required duties with the first focus on safety.
• Responsible for keeping work areas clean and in orderly conditions.
• Read and understand warning signs, operating instructions for equipment, jobsite safety rules and jobsite policies.
• Learn to observe functioning of installed equipment or systems to determine hazards.

Qualifications

• May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Must possess strong working knowledge skills and abilities for position.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision.
• Proficient in the safe and efficient use of electrical, hand tools, power tools and layout tools as well as measurement tools

Requirements

• The person in this position needs to constantly move about a construction/industrial site, so should be able to stand, walk, sit, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl
• Constantly works in a construction environment and will be exposed to changing outdoor weather conditions
• Work irregular hours, weekends, overtime and holidays as required
• May be required to use ladders/mechanical platforms/manlifts/scaffold to access required equipment/work areas (may exceed 200 feet), so must be able to climb and maintain balance on formwork, steel formwork, stairs, ladders and scaffolds
• Move and work in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven surfaces
• Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy and dusty environment
• May require/able to move items weighing up to 50 pounds across construction/industrial site
• Must have required tools
• May require U.S. driver license
• Observe and comply with all safety and project rules, perform other duties as required
• Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.