Road Laborer - Primoris Heavy Civil - Houston, TX

Build a Career That Moves You – Now Hiring Skilled Road Laborers in Houston, TX!

Primoris Heavy Civil is seeking Skilled Road Laborers to join our growing team in the Houston area. This is your chance to be part of high-impact infrastructure projects that shape the future of our communities.

As a Road Laborer, you’ll take on a variety of physical, hands-on tasks—including lifting, moving materials, and supporting crews across different job sites. You’ll work outdoors in all weather conditions, playing a key role in getting the job done right. From one task to the next, your versatility and strong work ethic will make you a valuable part of the team.

If you're reliable, hardworking, and ready to take pride in building something that lasts, Primoris Heavy Civil wants to hear from you. Apply today and start your path to a solid, long-term career!

JOB DESCRIPTION

Perform various manual duties, usually working in a utility capacity by transferring from one project to another or from one task to another, where demands require the assistance of workmen with varied experience and ability to work without close supervision. 

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS

• Measure distances from grade stakes, drive stakes, stretch tight lines, and salvage lumber grade stacks for reuse.
• Level earth to fine-grade specifications using a shovel to support pipe laying, subgrade preparation, and other excavation activities.
• Direct laborers in placing concrete into forms.
• Erect shoring and braces, and apply sealing compound to pipe joints.
• Assist in the installation of pumps and well-points.
• Support heavy equipment operators by helping align and move machinery (e.g., cranes, power shovels, backhoes), verifying grades, and signaling adjustments.
• Direct truck drivers and scraper operators to dumping locations to maintain grade per the Grading or Dumping Foreman’s instructions.
• Work on concrete paving crews, adjusting or adding concrete in front of finishing machines to ensure proper grade.
• May serve as a lead worker on labor crews when needed.
• Use independent judgment to plan and execute routine tasks, often taking responsibility for multiple phases of work with minimal supervision.

PHYSICAL AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

• Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs (assistance recommended for heavier loads).
• Work extended hours on foot, including on uneven or rough surfaces.
• Climb ladders, kneel, crawl, or work at heights and in confined spaces.

WORK ENVIROMENT

• Location: industrial construction sites and/or fabrication shop
• Mobility Barriers to Access Job Site:
  • Uneven ground level
  • Obstructed pathways
  • Work performed at low and/or high elevations
  • Work performed in confined areas
• Climatic/Environmental Conditions at Job Site:
  • Predominately outdoor climate
  • May be exposed to extreme hot or cold weather
  • Excessive humidity, rain, etc.
  • Various noise levels caused by tools, machinery, equipment, etc.
  • Potential exposure to chemical substances

BENEFITS

• Competitive compensation paid weekly
• Best-in-class; Medical, Dental, Vision, and LTD/STD
• 401(k) with company match, vested day-one
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan [ESPP]
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Pet Coverage "For our Furry Friends"
• Legal Assistance Coverage
• Award winning safety programs

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Primoris was formed in 2004 as the parent company and is traded on the NYSE under the symbol PRIM. We provide a wide range of construction, maintenance, and engineering services for power generation, oil and gas, chemical, pipeline, utilities and distribution, and civil infrastructure clients. Primoris is ranked in the top 1% of the prestigious Top 600 Specialty Contractors List by Engineering News-Record (ENR), having built projects throughout the U.S. and Canada. For additional information, please visit www.prim.com.

Primoris Heavy Civil, supported by the bonding capacity and resources of Primoris, has expanded into an even larger role within the heavy civil, infrastructure rehabilitation and transportation industries. Heavy Civil provides highway, port, airfield, rail and marine (intermodal transportation) construction services to private commercial and industrial clients as well as governmental entities such as the Department of Transportation and the US Army Corps of Engineers. Heavy Civil is comprised of six operating units that include North Louisiana Operations, South Louisiana Operations, Texas Operations, HMA Paving Operations, Concrete Paving Operations, and the Infrastructure Rehabilitation Unit.

AGENCY STATEMENT

We are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for this position. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative, contact the Primoris Talent Acquisition Manager directly for consideration. Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this source. In addition, Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of the Staffing or Operations team. Primoris has established an approved vendor program for this service and will only consider accepting submissions from those approved firms. For consideration in becoming an approved vendor, contact HR.

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