Webber – Utilities Laborer – Heavy Civil

Ferrovial Agroman SA; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals for an entry-level construction position. This role involves assisting skilled craft workers in various tasks, including digging, lifting materials, and maintaining work areas. Ideal candidates should possess good manual dexterity, physical stamina, and the ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions. This position offers a great opportunity to learn valuable skills in the construction field while contributing to meaningful projects that enhance infrastructure and community development.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Experience with water works is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist skilled craft workers and perform various construction tasks.
• Participate in team efforts to achieve departmental goals.

Skills

Manual Dexterity

Communication Skills

Physical Stamina

Team Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand Tools

Heavy Equipment

Job description

About us:

Founded in 1963, Webber is a leading construction company that specializes in heavy civil, waterworks, energy and infrastructure management and is dedicated to safely providing intelligent solutions to its clients and community.Webber is headquartered in Houston, Texas, with offices and projects in the United States and Canada. Webber supports a wide range of project models to meet client needs, including traditional design bid build, design build, alternative delivery models and public private partnership (P3) solutions. Webber also has an in-house engineering services department to help optimize building efficiency and quality while solving complex project challenges using field experience, innovative construction methods and BIM technology. As a subsidiary of Ferrovial, Webber has access to a global network of skilled engineers, best-in-class technology and vast resources.

Job Description:

Overview
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.

Job Duties

• Dig, spread, and level dirt, sand, and gravel using a hand tools
• Lift, carry, and manually transport construction materials, tools, and supplies
• Clean tools, equipment, materials, and the work area
• Mix 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
• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals
• Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill
• Other unlisted duties will be assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED is preferred but not required
• Ability to communicate in English via verbal and written communications
• Move throughout a construction jobsite which includes minor obstacles including climbing ladders and inclines, operating heavy equipment, and lifting up to 50 pounds
• Heavy physical activity performing strenuous day activities of a primarily productive/technical nature.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items and work with the fingers and perceives attributes of objects and materials.
• Work outdoors with exposure to changing weather conditions such as rain, sun, snow, and wind.
• Water works experience is a plus.

The Statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and levels of work performed by employees, but are not a complete list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.