Skilled Construction Worker (Road & Civil Construction)

Ragle•Houston, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Select Maintenance LLC, a sister company of Ragle Inc., provides roadway, traffic infrastructure, and maintenance services throughout Texas. The company is seeking an experienced Skilled Construction Worker to support roadway and civil construction projects throughout Texas. The position involves operating construction equipment, setting concrete forms, finishing concrete, and assisting field crews on roadway, curb and gutter, sidewalk, drainage, and other civil infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will work safely and efficiently in a fast-paced construction environment while maintaining high-quality workmanship. This is full-time, year-round civil construction work. The role involves working outdoors in varying weather conditions, performing physically demanding work, and handling both equipment operation and hands-on construction labor as needed. Overtime opportunities may be available. Compensation is $21.00+ per hour, negotiable based on experience. Offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check, drug screening, and motor vehicle record review.

Requirements

Minimum 3 years of civil construction or roadway construction experience.
Experience operating excavators, skid steers, and backhoes.
Experience with concrete form setting and concrete finishing.
Ability to read and understand grades, stakes, construction drawings, and project specifications.
Strong understanding of roadway and civil construction practices.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Ability to lift 50 pounds or more and perform physically demanding work.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Must be safety-conscious and dependable.

Nice To Haves

Experience with DOT or municipal roadway projects.
Experience with storm drainage installation.
CDL license is a plus.

Responsibilities

Safely operate heavy construction equipment, including excavators, skid steers, and backhoes.
Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip equipment inspections.
Conduct excavation, grading, trenching, material handling, and site preparation activities.
Maintain equipment in a clean, safe, and proper operating condition.
Set, align, and secure forms for curbs, gutters, sidewalks, drainage structures, headwalls, and other concrete roadway components.
Establish grades and elevations using construction plans, grade stakes, and site controls.
Ensure forms meet project specifications, measurements, and quality standards.
Place, screed, float, edge, and finish concrete surfaces.
Perform hand and machine concrete finishing as required.
Produce quality concrete finishes while maintaining proper grade and drainage requirements.
Assist with curing and protecting newly placed concrete.
Read and interpret construction drawings, grade stakes, and project specifications.
Assist with pipe installation, storm drainage structures, roadway improvements, and other civil construction activities.
Work with foremen and crew members to complete projects safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
Follow company and project safety requirements and maintain proper PPE and safe work practices.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Perform both equipment operation and hands-on construction labor as needed.