Construction Worker

Midlands Contracting • Kearney, NE

278d • $22 - $24

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Strong work ethic and attention to detail.
• Willingness to travel for work.
• Dependability and reliability.
• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in construction or manual labor.
• Familiarity with safety rules and regulations in construction.

Responsibilities

• 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, including setting forms, pouring concrete and tying rebar.
• Run compaction equipment for backfill operations around pipe, manholes and concrete structures.
• Complete other manual labor tasks associated with projects.
• Operate heavy equipment consistent with skill level and training.

Benefits

• $22-$24 per hour depending on experience.
• Paid travel time.
• Hotel paid by company when working out of town.
• Nightly per diem for meals when working out of town.
• Year-round employment (no winter layoffs).
• Paid vacations, PTO, and 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).
• Cafeteria/Flexible Benefits Plan.
• Aflac Supplemental Insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees