What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Laborer position at Midlands Contracting?
We are currently seeking a skilled General Laborer to join our growing construction company. A strong work ethic, attention to detail, willingness to travel, and dependability are a must.
NOTE* Our office is located in Kearney, NE.
Job Details
- $22-$24 per hour depending on experience
- 50 or more hours per week (no weekend work)
- Most projects require being out of town Monday-Friday (home on weekends)
- Transportation provided from Kearney, NE when working out of town
- Paid travel time
- Hotel paid by company
- Nightly per diem for meals when working out of town (greater than sixty miles outside of Kearney, NE)
- Year-round employment (no winter layoffs)
- Work manual labor outside in a variety of weather and environmental conditions.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work within confined spaces such as manholes.
- Ability to remain focused when working in high traffic areas.
- Ability to find and verify measurements to ensure accuracy.
- Ability to read and interpret machine gauges.
- Mechanically inclined with ability to perform routine maintenance and repairs.
- Ability to perform a variety of manual labor tasks with minimal direction.
- 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.
- Operate heavy equipment consistent with skill level and training.
- Willingness to abide by all safety rules. Safety training will be provided on the job and via formal training.
- Valid driver’s license and excellent driving record preferred but not required.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment (post-offer) drug screen.
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
- Paid time off.
- Paid 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).
- Dental and Vision Insurance.
- Cafeteria/Flexible Benefits Plan.
- Aflac Supplemental Insurance.
Salary : $22 - $24