Multi Laborer

Kiewit; Ingleside (TX); On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit in Ingleside, Texas is seeking an intermediate construction helper to assist skilled craft workers on job sites. You will perform physical labor, operate and maintain equipment, and help prepare work areas while prioritizing safety.

Applicants must be able to work outdoors in all weather, climb and work at heights, and follow jobsite rules. Overtime, nights and weekends may be required. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; relevant field experience may apply.
• Experience handling equipment and performing physically demanding tasks.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties with safety as the primary focus.
• Operate, clean and visually inspect equipment; locate and move materials.
• Operate fixed-mast forklifts and extendable-boom forklifts.
• Assist in rigging heavy loads and setup work areas.
• Maintain cleanliness and order in work areas; comply with safety rules.

Skills

Safety mindset

Equipment operation

Manual dexterity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Hand 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.

Experience Level

Intermediate

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

• Perform all required duties with the first focus on safety.
• Operate, clean and perform daily visuals of equipment, locate and move material by coordinating with numerous personnel.
• Operate fixed-mast forklifts (Hyster and similar) and extendable-boom forklifts (Lull and similar).
• Assist in rigging up heavy loads to equipment.
• Assist craftsmen in setting up work as required.
• Perform preservation and maintenance duties on assigned equipment.
• Follow instructions given by superintendents, foreman and other experienced crew.
• 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.
• 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

• Able to meet all physical requirements.
• Must have all required tools
• Expected to climb and work at heights and in confined spaces (may exceed 200 ft)
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Able to work overtime, nights, and weekends as required by the workload
• Observe and comply with all safety and project rules. Performs other duties as required.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.