Skilled Construction Laborer

Hbttrenchless; Omaha (NE); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Health insurance

Life insurance

PTO & holidays

Safety PPE provided

Family-owned

Job summary

Horizontal Boring & Tunneling Co. in Omaha, NE seeks a Skilled Construction Laborer to support underground utility projects using trenchless methods. You will assist loading, operating hand and power tools, surveying and pipe installation. Requires 3+ years of construction experience; CDL preferred.

We offer competitive earnings ($75,000–$100,000+), robust benefits, training, and growth opportunities. Travel to Nebraska worksites, safety briefings, and a teamwork-driven environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of construction experience, preferably on underground utility projects.
• Experience with trenchless methods and related equipment is preferred.
• Basic surveying and grade calculation understanding; reads plans.

Responsibilities

• Load/unload materials and set up jobsites per plan.
• Operate hand/power tools and trenchless equipment as directed.
• Assist with surveying, pipe installation and site safety.

Skills

Trenchless tech

Heavy equipment ops

Surveying basics

Safety awareness

3+ years exp

Tools

Tunnel Boring machines

Guided Boring equipment

Auger Boring systems

Excavators/Backhoes/Skid Steers

Forklifts

Job description

505 South River Avenue

Exeter, NE68351-4102

Skilled Construction Laborer

Horizontal Boring & Tunneling Co.

Skilled Construction Laborer

Omaha, NE 68114

Annual Earnings: $75,000 - $100,000+ Based On Experience

OUR PURPOSE

We construct “trenchless” pathways for underground utilities such as water, sewer, electrical and drainage as well as pedestrian tunnels using specialized boring and tunneling equipment. We are experts finding the light at the end of every tunnel by going under roads, railroads, runways, rivers and more without disrupting the environment and our communities we live in.

We emphasize safety, professional service, product quality and value to meet the needs of our customers. Our proven process confirms that our customers will want us back; we are reputable, responsive, full-service and part of their team.

BENEFITS

• Competitive compensation.
• Opportunities for growth and advancement.
• 401(k) Pension w/Match and Profit Sharing.
• Health insurance plan options.
• Life insurance.
• Voluntary vision, dental, supplemental life, and disability insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options.
• Paid Time Off (PTO), holiday, and bonus holiday pay.
• Safety apparel allowance and PPE provided.
• Referral program.
• Family-owned and -operated.

OUR VALUES

• Hard-Working
• Continual Learning and Growth
• Productive and Efficient
• Team-Oriented
• Integrity

OUR DUTIES

We work year-round, outdoors and in all types of environments and weather conditions. On Mondays we report to Omaha, Nebraska (or other assigned locations) to work on local job sites in Omaha and throughout Nebraska. Occasional traveling to complete work in the Midwest may be needed. Our projects typically last one to two weeks at a time and we work weekends as needed.

Our day starts with a safety briefing and travel to our job site followed by loading/unloading trailers, setting up materials, fueling equipment, operating hand/power tools, trenchless machines and heavy equipment, surveying, installing and welding pipe, and other related construction activities.

Skilled laborers bring 3+ years of experience in the following skills or similar is preferred:

• Construction experience in underground utility, heavy highway, bridges, dirt work, and/or welding, etc.
• Trenchless experience operating specialized equipment such as Tunnel Boring, Guided Boring and/or Auger Boring systems.
• Heavy equipment experience loading/unloading materials, excavating soil, operating and maintaining excavators, backhoes, skid steers, bucket loaders, and/or forklifts, etc.
• Jobsite set up experience interpreting plans and specifications, using surveying equipment to calculate grade and alignment.

Essential job duties include climbing ladders into and out of earthen pits/trenches; walking, bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, stooping, squatting, lifting and climbing; full range of motion and use of arms and legs.

Successful applicants must have a valid driver’s license (Class A CDL w/Tanker Endorsement preferred) and pass a DOT physical, drug tests and background checks.

As a team, we approach each day with flexibility and a positive attitude; we have fun digging in and getting our hands dirty. We learn on the job, take on challenges, get results and take pride in what we accomplish.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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