Travel-Ready Construction Worker (Paid Lodging & Per Diem)

Midlands Contracting, Inc.; Kearney (NE); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

401k with match

Dental & Vision

Flexible Benefits

Aflac Supplemental Insurance

Job summary

Midlands Contracting, Inc. is seeking a Construction Worker to join our team in Nebraska. The role involves outdoor manual labor, assisting in pipe laying, carpentry tasks, and operating compacting equipment.

Some projects require out-of-town travel with weekly returns home. A strong work ethic and dependability are essential. The job offers year-round employment with benefits and pay in the $22–$24 per hour range, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Outdoor manual labor in varying weather and environments
• Assist pipe layer with sanitary/storm sewer and water main work
• Assist carpenters with forming, pouring concrete, and rebar tying
• Operate or assist with heavy equipment and backfill operations

Responsibilities

• Perform outdoor manual labor in diverse weather conditions
• Support pipe laying and trenching activities
• Assist carpenters with concrete structures and formwork
• Run or operate compacting equipment as needed
• Maintain safety practices and follow training provided

Skills

Outdoor Work

Manual Labor

Travel Readiness

Safety Consciousness

Job description

We are currently seeking a skilled Construction Worker to join our growing construction company. A strong work ethic, attention to detail, willingness to travel, and dependability are a must.

Job Details

• $22-$24 per hour depending on experience
• 50 or more hours per week (no weekend work)
• Some projects require being out of town Monday-Friday (home on weekends)
• Transportation provided from Kearney, NE when working out of town.
• Paid travel time
• Hotel paid by company
• Nightly per diem for meals when working out of town
• Year-round employment (no winter layoffs)
  
  

Requirements

• Work manual labor outside in a variety of weather and environmental settings
• Assist the main pipe layer in laying push joint pipe including sanitary sewer, storm sewer and water main
• Shovel dirt and bedding during pipe laying operations
• Assist carpenters with the building of concrete structures. This includes setting forms, pouring concrete and tie rebar
• Run compaction equipment for backfill operations around pipe, manholes and concrete structures.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds individually or as a team when carrying loads heavier than 50 pounds
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time
• Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl throughout each day
• Complete other manual labor tasks associated with projects
• Operate heavy equipment consistent with skill level and training
• Willingness to abide by all safety rules. Safety training will be provided on the job and via formal training
• Valid driver's license preferred but not required
• Ability to pass a pre-employment (post-offer) drug screen
• Must be authorized to work in the US
  
  

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Health Insurance: Company pays half of the premiums for employee and family members
• Life Insurance: Company pays half of the premiums for employee and family members
• 401k plan including company match (immediate vesting of company match)
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Cafeteria/Flexible Benefits Plan.
• Aflac Supplemental Insurance