Road Laborer - Primoris Heavy Civil - Laredo, TX

Primoris Services Corporation; Texas; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Weekly pay

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Pet coverage

Legal assistance

Award-winning safety programs

Job summary

Primoris Heavy Civil is growing and seeking road laborers to support infrastructure projects across the United States. The role involves physically demanding work outdoors, hauling materials, paving support, and general site cleanup to help ensure safety and efficiency.

You will transfer between projects, assist with grading, concrete work, and equipment tasks, and may lead a small crew over time. Competitive weekly pay and a strong safety culture characterize the position.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs with assistance for heavier loads.
• Capable of working outdoors in varying weather and terrains.
• Willingness to transfer between projects and tasks with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Support road repairs, paving, drainage systems and site cleanup.
• Assist in grading, form work, and concrete placements as directed.
• Direct and coordinate other laborers to maintain grades and workflow.
• Operate small power tools and assist equipment operators when needed.

Skills

Measure distance

Level earth

Direct others

Operate/assist equipment

Dump concrete

Shoring/bracing

Lead man potential

Independent planning

Tools

Concrete forms

Pumps & well-points

Forklifts/mini-equipment

Job description

Job Overview

Primoris Heavy Civil is growing and looking for skilled road laborers in the Laredo area. If you have a strong work ethic, can handle tough weather, and are ready to take on hands-on tasks like lifting, moving materials, and supporting crews-this is your chance to join a company that values safety, hard work, and career growth. Perform a variety of manual duties, usually working in a utility capacity by transferring from one project to another or from one task to another, where demands require assistance of workmen with varied experience and ability to work without close supervision. As a road laborer, you will be responsible for supporting various infrastructure projects including road repairs, paving, drainage systems, and general site clean-up. This is a physically demanding role ideal for individuals who enjoy working outdoors and contributing to essential public works.

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS

• Measure distance from grade stakes, drive stakes, stretch tight line, and grade stacks from lumber for reuse.
• Level earth to fine grade specifications with shovel to assist in pipe laying, preparing sub grades and other excavations.
• Direct other laborers in dumping concrete into forms.
• Erect shoring and braces and paints pipe joints with sealing compound.
• Assist in setting pumps and setting well‑points.
• May assist heavy construction equipment operator in aligning and moving equipment such as cranes, power shovels and backhoes, verifying grades and signaling operators to adjust machines to conform to grade specifications.
• Directs truck drivers and scraper operators to dumping positions to maintain grades as directed by Grading Foreman or Dumping Foreman.
• Work in a concrete paving crew, adding to or removing concrete from in front of concrete finishing machines so that correct grade will be met.
• Occasionally use small power tools.
• May work as lead man in a labor crew.
• Will usually exercise considerable independent judgement to plan work of a routine nature; accepts responsibility for several phases and expedites that work without having to be told or be explained the procedure for performing duties.

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 Environment: 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.

Work Environment

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.

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.