Laborer - Utility

Zachry Construction Corporation; Channelview (TX); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Performance bonus program

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Training & advancement

Job summary

Zachry Construction Corporation is seeking Utility Laborers to perform tasks involving physical labor on heavy highway, road, and bridge construction projects in Texas.

You will load and unload materials, assist concrete and drainage crews, flag traffic, set up traffic control, operate hand and power tools, and maintain a safe, clean site. Relocation may be required for ongoing opportunities; Zachry offers competitive benefits and growth potential.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of heavy construction labor experience.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks.
• General labor skills in a construction setting.
• Basic knowledge of operating hand and power tools.
• Flagging and traffic control certification preferred.
• Willingness to work day and/or night shifts.
• Physically fit for hard manual labor.
• Competency with shovel and chipping hammer.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical labor on construction projects
• Assist concrete, drainage, and retaining wall crews as needed
• Load and unload materials
• Flag traffic near work zones
• Set up and maintain traffic control
• Operate hand and power tools as required
• Keep sites clean and hazard-free
• Work in varying weather conditions
• Follow safety guidelines in the company safety program
• Enter mixer to chip as required

Skills

Heavy labor

Flagging

Traffic control

Tool handling

Safety compliance

Shift flexibility

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Chipping hammer

Job description

Zachry Construction is seeking Utility Laborers to perform tasks involving physical labor on heavy highway, road, and bridge construction projects.

What You’ll Do

• Perform tasks involving physical labor on construction projects
• Assist concrete, drainage, and retaining wall crews as needed
• Load and unload materials
• Flag traffic passing near, in, or around work zones
• Set up and maintain traffic control
• Operate hand and power tools as required
• Clean and prepare construction sites to eliminate possible hazards
• Work in varying weather conditions including heat, cold, rain, and wind
• Adhere to all safety guidelines outlined in the company’s safety program
• Lift, push, and pull items up to 50 pounds
• Perform other labor-related duties as instructed by the supervisor
• Perform plant labor duties including shoveling rock and sand, operating the water cannon to wash dump truck beds, and blowing cement and fly ash into the concrete plant as needed
• Enter the mixer to perform chipping as required

What We’re Looking For

• At least one year of heavy highway, road, concrete, form setting, or bridge construction laborer experience
• Physical ability to perform assigned tasks including lifting up to 50 lbs., bending, stooping, climbing, and standing for extended periods
• General labor skills and familiarity with construction work environments
• Basic knowledge of operating hand and power tools of all types
• Knowledge of operating various other equipment and instruments is a plus
• Flagging and Traffic Control certification preferred
• Previous flagging and traffic control experience
• Willingness to work days and/or nights as needed and adapt to shift changes with little or no notice
• Physically fit and capable of performing hard manual labor
• Competency in using a shovel and chipping hammer

Why You’ll Love Working with Us

At Zachry, we invest in our people because they’re the foundation of our success. We’re proud to offer career growth opportunities, long‑term stability, and a culture built on trust and respect.

Our Industry‑Leading Benefits Include

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 401(k) with 6% dollar‑for‑dollar company match, Paid Time Off, and an annual Performance Bonus Program
• Company‑paid short- and long‑term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
• Opportunities for training, professional development, and advancement

Relocation may be required for ongoing opportunities and career growth.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

We do not sponsor or transfer sponsorship of an employment visa at this time. We do not interview or hire students in F‑1 or J‑1 status and will not sponsor them for work visas.