Laborer

Extraordinary commitment runs deep at Zachry. Here, dedicated men and women have the opportunity to work on challenging projects alongside those who value innovation and support team efforts in all our endeavors. We take care of our team members as family, within a culture of service where we do the right thing because it is the right thing to do. Our core values are at the center of every decision we make:

Every Person Matters

Together We Can Do Great Things

This Is More Than a Job

Job Summary

Laborers will perform tasks involving physical labor on heavy highway, road, and bridge construction projects. Clean or prepare construction sites to eliminate possible hazards. Flagging traffic passing near, in, or around work zones; control set-up and may assist other craft workers and perform other labor-related duties as instructed by supervisor.

Essential Functions

• Perform tasks involving physical labor on the project
• Assist concrete, drainage, and retaining wall crews where needed
• Load and unload material
• Flagging traffic passing near, in, or around work zones
• Control set-up
• May operate hand and power tools
• Clean and prepare construction sites to eliminate possible hazards
• Perform work in varying weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, wind, etc.)
• Adhere to all safety guidelines set forth in the company’s safety program
• Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling items up to 50 pounds
• Perform other labor-related duties as instructed by the supervisor

This job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this position. The job summary is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

Required Skills & Experience

• At least 1-year heavy highway, road, concrete, form setting, or bridge construction laborer experience
• Physical ability to perform assigned tasks (lifting up to 50 lbs, bending, stooping, climbing, standing, etc.)
• General labor skills
• Basic knowledge of operating hand and power tools of all types
• Knowledge of operating a variety of other equipment and instruments is a plus
• Flagging and Traffic Control certification a plus
• Previous flagging and traffic control experience

Benefits and EOE

Zachry offers an industry-leading benefits package for our employees and their families.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
• 401k, Paid leave, and Bonus Program
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• For additional company information, please visit www.zachrycorp.com

Zachry Construction Corporation performs heavy civil and building work throughout the United States, and relocation is sometimes required for continuous employment opportunities.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Notice to Staffing Agencies
Zachry Construction Corporation and its subsidiaries (Zachry) will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Zachry, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Zachry mailing address or email address, directly to Zachry employees, or to Zachry’s resume database will be considered Zachry property. Zachry will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Zachry will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Zachry’s recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid, fully executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Zachry will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Zachry’s Human Resources Representative or his/her designee. No other Zachry employee is authorized to bind Zachry to any agreement regarding placement of candidates by Agency.