Webber - Laborer - Heavy Civil

Webber, a Ferrovial company; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Webber, a Ferrovial company, is seeking an entry-level construction helper to assist foremen and skilled workers on outdoor projects. You will perform manual tasks, move materials, and support various stages of construction in a safe environment.

The role emphasizes learning a trade, teamwork, and adherence to safety policies in a demanding physical setting with exposure to weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Must follow safety policies and procedures as described in the safety manual.
• Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill.
• Ability to perform heavy physical tasks in outdoor environments.

Responsibilities

• Assist Foreman and skilled craft workers under close supervision.
• Dig, level, and move dirt, sand, and gravel with hand tools.
• Lift and carry construction materials and tools.
• Clean tools, equipment, and work area.
• Mix and place concrete, asphalt, or gravel with hand tools.
• Join, wrap, and seal pipe sections; perform form removal and trench work.
• Assist in machine tasks such as soil tapping and jack hammering.

Skills

Safety policies

Team leadership

Physical endurance

Education

High School Diploma or less

Job description

Join Ferrovial: Where Innovation Meets Opportunity

Are you ready to elevate your career with a global leader in infrastructure solving complex problems and generating a positive outcome on people’s lives? At Ferrovial, we are not just a company; we are a community of innovators and trailblazers. Ferrovial is also leading the development of the New Terminal One at JFK International Airport. Ferrovial shares trade under the ticker symbol FER on two stock markets: Nasdaq in the U.S. (Nasdaq100 Index) and the Spanish Stock Exchanges (IBEX 35). Ferrovial is included in globally recognized sustainability indices such as the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Index. We operate in more than 15 countries and have a workforce of over 22,000 professionals worldwide. Ferrovial’s activity is carried out through our business units, including Highways, Airports, Construction, and Energy.

Why Ferrovial?

• Global presence, local impact: Be part of a company that is shaping the future of infrastructure worldwide, with challenging roles and projects that make a real difference.
• Collaborative excellence: Work alongside talented professionals in a collaborative environment where your ideas and contributions are valued.
• Inclusive Culture: Thrive in an innovative and respectful workplace that values every voice, celebrates what makes us unique and turns differences into innovation.
• Career growth: Benefit from global and cross-business unit mobility, with development processes designed to ensure your professional growth.
• Compelling benefits and employee wellbeing: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that rewards your hard work and dedication and take advantage of initiatives designed to support your physical and psychological health.
• Productivity tools: Utilize cutting-edge tools like Microsoft Copilot to enhance your productivity and efficiency.

Job Description

Supervisor: Foreman

Job Description: Assist Foreman and skilled craft workers in performing their assigned duties under close supervision. Usually an entry level position as the first step to learn a skill

Essential functions and responsibilities

• Digging, spreading and leveling dirt, sand and gravel using a pick, shovel or rake.
• Lift, carry and hold construction materials, tools and supplies.
• Clean tools, equipment, materials and work area.
• Mix, pour and spread concrete, asphalt, gravel and other materials using hand tools.
• Join, wrap and seal sections of pipe.
• Perform a variety of routine non-machine tasks such as removing forms, filling excavations, placing pipe sections in trench and assembling sections of pipe.
• Perform a variety of machine tasks such as tapping soil, jack hammering and assisting in the fusing of pipe.

Requirements

• Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures. Report all unsafe activities to supervisor and/or Human Resources.
• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
• Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Safety Policies and Practices: The employee in this job must be knowledgeable about and follow the company's safety policies and procedures as described in the company's safety manual.

Education: less than High School Diploma.

Experience: three or more years related construction experience preferred.

Physical Activity Level: Heavy physical activity performing strenuous day activities of a primarily productive/technical nature.

Manual Dexterity: Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items and work with the fingers. Ability to perceive attributes of objects and materials.

Working Conditions: Outdoor exposure to changing weather conditions (rain, sun, snow, wind, etc.)

Work Environment: The work environment/physical demands characteristics described here are representative of those the employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions, extreme cold, and extreme heat. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; and high and/ or precarious places. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Pre-Employment Screening

• ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT IN THE UNITED STATES: Webber participates in E-Verify. Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the United States of America to qualify for employment with the Company.
• APPLICATION REVIEW AND INTERVIEWS: Candidates whose applications are identified will be contacted by the hiring manager to participate in the interview process.
• DRUG TEST: Candidates who are identified and selected for a position are required to complete and pass a drug screen to be considered for employment with Webber.
• PHYSICAL: Candidates who are identified and selected for a field position are required to complete and pass a medical exam to ensure physical and/or mental capacity to complete the tasks required by the job.
• BACKGROUND CHECK: Some positions require completion of a background check, which may include Employment History Verification, County and Federal Searches for felonies and misdemeanors, SSN Address Trace, and/or National Criminal/Sex and Violent Offender Search.
• CONFIDENTIALITY: All information gathered from the candidate for the purpose of pre-employment screening and other Company-related documents are confidential. Webber does not provide copies or access to this information unless required by law.

Seize the challenge. Move the world together!

Innovative, creative, respectful, and diverse are some of the ways we describe ourselves. We are motivated by challenges, and we collaborate across our business units to move the world together. Your journey to a fulfilling career starts here!

Webber, a Ferrovial company, and its group of companies, are equal opportunity employers. We treat all job applications equally, regardless of gender, color, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, covered veteran status or protected genetic information (each, a 'Protected Class'), or any other protected class in accordance with applicable laws.

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