Labor

Drake is seeking dependable, hardworking Laborers to join our highway construction team in De Kalb, Texas. This position plays a critical role in supporting roadway construction operations by performing a variety of manual labor tasks and assisting crews in maintaining a safe, efficient, and productive job site.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with general highway and roadway construction activities.
• Perform manual labor tasks including shoveling, raking, digging, site cleanup, and material handling.
• Assist equipment operators, foremen, and supervisors as directed.
• Load, unload, and move construction materials, tools, and equipment.
• Prepare and maintain work zones and job sites.
• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and TxDOT requirements.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support project operations.

Qualifications

• Previous construction or highway construction experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work in outdoor environments.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull construction materials and equipment.
• Dependable transportation and reliable attendance required.
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, or night shifts as project needs require.
• Ability to follow instructions and work effectively as part of a team.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, and climb.
• Regularly lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, wind, and rain.
• Ability to work near heavy equipment and active roadway traffic.