Road Laborer - Primoris Heavy Civil - Houston, TX

7 James Construction Group, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Medical, dental, vision, LTD/STD

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Pet coverage

Legal assistance

Award‑winning safety programs

Job summary

Primoris Heavy Civil is hiring skilled Road Laborers in Houston, TX. You will perform manual duties across multiple job sites, moving materials and supporting crews on infrastructure projects. The role requires physical work, outdoor exposure, and the ability to adapt to changing tasks as projects progress.

Join a team that values safety and versatility, with opportunities to contribute to grading, paving, and utility work while working across different sites and weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Physical labor required; ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Ability to read grade stakes and assist in concrete/ grading tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual duties across project sites, moving materials and supporting crews.
• Assist heavy equipment operators and direct truck drivers to maintain grade and workflow.
• Work on concrete paving crews and help with forms, shoring, and pipe joints.

Job description

Job Overview

Build a Career That Moves You – Now Hiring Skilled Road Laborers in Houston, TX! Primoris Heavy Civil is seeking Skilled Road Laborers to join our growing team in the Houston area. This is your chance to be part of high-impact infrastructure projects that shape the future of our communities. As a Road Laborer, you’ll take on a variety of physical, hands‑on tasks—including lifting, moving materials, and supporting crews across different job sites. You’ll work outdoors in all weather conditions, playing a key role in getting the job done right. From one task to the next, your versatility and strong work ethic will make you a valuable part of the team.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Perform various manual duties, usually working in a utility capacity by transferring from one project to another or from one task to another, where demands require the assistance of workmen with varied experience and ability to work without close supervision.

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS

• Measure distances from grade stakes, drive stakes, stretch tight lines, and salvage lumber grade stacks for reuse.
• Level earth to fine‑grade specifications using a shovel to support pipe laying, subgrade preparation, and other excavation activities.
• Direct laborers in placing concrete into forms.
• Erect shoring and braces, and apply sealing compound to pipe joints.
• Assist in the installation of pumps and well‑points.
• Support heavy equipment operators by helping align and move machinery (e.g., cranes, power shovels, backhoes), verifying grades, and signaling adjustments.
• Direct truck drivers and scraper operators to dumping locations to maintain grade per the Grading or Dumping Foreman’s instructions.
• Work on concrete paving crews, adjusting or adding concrete in front of finishing machines to ensure proper grade.
• May serve as a lead worker on labor crews when needed.
• Use independent judgment to plan and execute routine tasks, often taking responsibility for multiple phases of work with minimal supervision.

PHYSICAL AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

• Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs (assistance recommended for heavier loads).
• Work extended hours on foot, including on uneven or rough surfaces.
• Climb ladders, kneel, crawl, or work at heights and in confined spaces.

WORK ENVIROMENT

• Location: industrial construction sites and/or fabrication shop
• Mobility Barriers to Access Job Site: Uneven ground level, Obstructed pathways
• Work performed at low and/or high elevations
• Work performed in confined areas
• Climatic/Environmental Conditions at Job Site: Predominately outdoor climate, May be exposed to extreme hot or cold weather, Excessive humidity, rain, etc., Various noise levels caused by tools, machinery, equipment, etc., Potential exposure to chemical substances

Company Overview

Primoris Heavy Civil provides highway, port, airfield, rail and marine (intermodal transportation) construction services to private commercial and industrial clients as well as governmental entities such as the Department of Transportation and the US Army Corps of Engineers. Heavy Civil is comprised of six operating units that include North Louisiana Operations, South Louisiana Operations, Texas Operations, HMA Paving Operations, Concrete Paving Operations, and the Infrastructure Rehabilitation Unit.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, paid weekly.
• Best‑in‑class medical, dental, vision, and LTD/STD coverage.
• 401(k) with company match, vested on day one.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan [ESPP].
• Pet coverage for your furry friends.
• Legal assistance coverage.
• Award‑winning safety programs.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Agency Statement

We are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for this position. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative, contact the Primoris Talent Acquisition Manager directly for consideration. Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this source. In addition, Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of the Staffing or Operations team. Primoris has established an approved vendor program for this service and will only consider accepting submissions from those approved firms. For consideration in becoming an approved vendor, contact HR.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Power Your Potential

As a premier specialty contractor, we deliver critical infrastructure services to the utility and energy markets throughout the United States and Canada. We’re proud to provide unmatched value to our clients, a safe work environment to our employees, and innovation to our communities. When you’re part of our team, the opportunities are endless. From career advancement to worldclass benefits, we value, safeguard, invest in, and motivate our employees as we build the future, together.