Construction Assistant w/CDL - MIDLAND, TX

Mesa Products Inc • Midland, TX

16d • $25 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

The Construction Assistant supports corrosion control projects through hands-on field work, equipment operation, and commercial driving. The position is based in Midland, Texas and requires regular travel outside the Midland/Odessa area, with assignments lasting multiple weeks. Daily per diem and hotel accommodations are provided when traveling. The role includes supporting construction crews, operating commercial vehicles and equipment, performing general labor, and following vehicle, site, and personal protective equipment safety requirements. The job requires physical work outdoors and around moving machinery and heavy equipment, including lifting objects up to 50 pounds regularly.

Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL with no restrictions and an acceptable driving record.
• Basic knowledge of construction site safety practices and protocols.
• Ability to perform physical labor, including lifting heavy materials.
• Strong communication skills and ability to follow instructions accurately.
• Ability to travel for multiple weeks at a time as needed.
• Ability to move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces such as trenches, pits, and manholes.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull objects up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Ability to climb stairs, ramps, and ladders regularly.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, or drive for long periods of time (1–3 hours).
• Ability to see, hear, and respond quickly to dangerous situations.
• Comfort working outdoors, including in extreme weather conditions, and around moving machinery, vehicles, and heavy equipment.
• Comfort wearing personal protective gear, including safety glasses, steel-toed shoes, hard hat, gloves, safety vest, and FRCs.
• Ability to adhere to OSHA and site-specific PPE and safety requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience as a construction assistant, equipment operator, or laborer.
• Hydrovac and/or airvac experience is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with construction equipment and tools.
• OSHA 10 certification or higher.
• Basic mechanical skills.
• Experience operating a backhoe, trencher, mini-excavator, auger, and forklift.
• Experience in the corrosion control industry.

Responsibilities

• Operate commercial vehicles safely.
• Assist construction crews with loading and unloading materials, setting up equipment, and performing general labor tasks.
• Conduct routine vehicle inspections and maintenance checks.
• Follow safety protocols and regulatory requirements related to vehicle operation and construction activities.
• Communicate with supervisors and team members to coordinate deliveries, schedules, and on-site support tasks.
• Prepare construction sites and clean up when jobs are completed.
• Dig ditches or trenches, backfill excavations, and compact and level earth to grade specifications using picks, shovels, tampers, and rakes.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical benefits, including dental and vision insurance.
• Company-matched 401(k).
• Life insurance.
• Competitive pay.
• Annual salary reviews with a job progression plan.
• Profit-sharing program.
• Paid time off.
• Eligible travel and field employees may receive per diem allowances, cell phone stipends, and single-occupancy hotel accommodations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed