Skilled Construction Worker (Road & Civil Construction)

Ragle Inc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Overtime opportunities

Year-round civil construction work

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Select Maintenance LLC is seeking an experienced Skilled Construction Worker to support roadway and civil construction projects across Texas. The role requires hands-on operation of equipment, setting concrete forms, and finishing concrete for roadways, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, drainage, and other civil infrastructure.

The candidate should be safety-focused, able to work in a fast-paced environment, and support field crews to ensure high-quality workmanship and on-schedule project completion.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of civil construction or roadway construction experience.
• Experience operating excavators, skid steers, and backhoes.
• Ability to read and understand grades, stakes, construction drawings, and project specifications.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate heavy construction equipment, including excavators, skid steers, and backhoes.
• Set, align, and secure forms for curbs, gutters, sidewalks, drainage structures, headwalls, and other concrete roadway components.
• Place, screed, float, edge, and finish concrete surfaces, with hand and machine finishing as required.
• Read drawings and assist with pipe installation, drainage structures, and roadway improvements; support field crews.

Skills

Equipment operation

Concrete finishing

Form setting

Reading construction drawings

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Valid driver's license

Job description

Skilled Construction Worker (Road & Civil Construction)

Location: Houston, TX
Pay: $21.00+ per hour (DOE)
Position Type: Full-Time

Company Overview

Select Maintenance LLC, a sister company of Ragle Inc., provides roadway, traffic infrastructure, and maintenance services throughout Texas. We are committed to safety, quality, and reliable service that helps keep our transportation systems operating efficiently.

Position Summary

Select Maintenance LLC is seeking an experienced Skilled Construction Worker (Road & Civil Construction) to support roadway and civil construction projects throughout Texas. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience operating construction equipment, setting concrete forms, and finishing concrete for roadway, curb and gutter, sidewalk, drainage, and other civil infrastructure projects.

This position requires a safety-focused individual who can work efficiently in a fast-paced construction environment while maintaining high-quality workmanship and supporting field crews as needed.

Equipment Operation

• Safely operate heavy construction equipment, including excavators, skid steers, and backhoes
• Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip equipment inspections
• Conduct excavation, grading, trenching, material handling, and site preparation activities
• Maintain equipment in a clean, safe, and proper operating condition

Form Setting

• Set, align, and secure forms for curbs, gutters, sidewalks, drainage structures, headwalls, and other concrete roadway components
• Establish grades and elevations using construction plans, grade stakes, and site controls
• Ensure forms meet project specifications, measurements, and quality standards

Concrete Finishing

• Place, screed, float, edge, and finish concrete surfaces
• Perform hand and machine finishing as required
• Produce quality concrete finishes while maintaining proper grade and drainage requirements
• Assist with curing and protecting newly placed concrete

General Construction Activities

• Read and interpret construction drawings, grade stakes, and project specifications
• Assist with pipe installation, storm drainage structures, roadway improvements, and other civil construction activities
• Work closely with foremen and crew members to complete projects safely, efficiently, and on schedule
• Follow all company and project safety requirements
• Maintain proper PPE and safe work practices at all times
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required

• Minimum 3 years of civil construction or roadway construction experience
• Experience operating excavators, skid steers, and backhoes
• Experience with concrete form setting and concrete finishing
• Ability to read and understand grades, stakes, construction drawings, and project specifications
• Strong understanding of roadway and civil construction practices
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Ability to lift 50 pounds or more and perform physically demanding work
• Strong communication and teamwork skillsMust be safety-conscious and dependable

Preferred

• Experience with DOT or municipal roadway projects
• Experience with storm drainage installation
• CDL license is a plus

Additional Information

• Full-time, year-round civil construction work
• Overtime opportunities may be available
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Ability to perform physically demanding work and lift 50 pounds or more
• Must be willing to perform both equipment operation and hands‑on construction labor as needed
• We conduct professional reference checks as part of our hiring process
• Offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check, drug screening, and motor vehicle record review

What We Offer

• $21.00+ per hour, negotiable based on experience
• Overtime opportunities
• Medical benefits
• Career advancement opportunities
• Stable, year-round civil construction work

Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate is a dependable team player who takes pride in quality workmanship, can safely operate heavy equipment, understands roadway and concrete construction, and is willing to perform both equipment operation and hands‑on labor to support the crew.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Select Maintenance LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.