Yard Laborer

Kiewit • Pacific Junction, IA

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About The Position

Kiewit is seeking a Yard Laborer to support daily Kiewit Foundations yard operations. The role assists with loading and unloading, cleaning and organizing foundation tooling and equipment, staging materials, and general yard and equipment maintenance while helping maintain a safe and organized work environment. The position is classified as entry level.

Requirements

• May require a high school diploma or equivalent, with previous experience in the field or a related area.
• May require a U.S. driver's license.
• Possess working knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.
• Safely use basic hand and power tools, such as grinders, impact tools, and pressure washers.
• Understand, follow, and communicate written and oral instructions effectively with management and supervision.
• Use hand tools, power tools, and layout tools safely and efficiently.
• Pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing.
• Be able to perform physical yard duties, including standing, walking, reaching, stooping, kneeling, and crouching.
• Be able to climb and maintain balance on formwork, steel formwork, stairs, ladders, and scaffolds; access equipment or work areas using ladders, mechanical platforms, manlifts, or scaffolds when required, potentially at heights exceeding 200 feet.
• Move and work in confined and cluttered places and on uneven surfaces.
• Complete tasks in noisy and dusty environments.
• Be able to move items weighing up to 50 pounds across a construction or industrial site.

Nice To Haves

• Previous construction, yard, warehouse, industrial, or general labor experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with loading and unloading foundation tooling, equipment, and materials from trucks.
• Follow instructions from superintendents, foremen, and experienced crew members.
• Organize, stage, and prepare foundation tooling and materials for shipment to active project sites.
• Clean and maintain tools and equipment using pressure washers, grinders, needle scalers, and other assigned hand and power tools.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe yard and shop work area.
• Support inspection and preparation of tooling to ensure equipment is clean, safe, and ready for field use.
• Read and understand warning signs, equipment operating instructions, jobsite safety rules, and jobsite policies.
• Observe equipment or systems in operation to identify hazards.
• Perform all duties with safety as the first priority.
• Comply with safety and project rules and perform other duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED