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General Laborer

Midlands Contracting

Kearney, NEFull-time$22–24/hrPosted 7mo agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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Compensation
$22–24/hr
Location
Kearney, NE
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Valid Driver's License

Job overview

Midlands Contracting is hiring a General Laborer. Midlands Contracting is seeking a skilled General Laborer to join their construction company. The role requires a strong work ethic, attention to detail, willingness to travel, and dependability. This position offers year-round employment with no weekend work, paid travel time, company-paid hotel, and a nightly per diem for meals when working out of town.

Key focus areas include Perform manual labor outdoors in diverse weather and environmental conditions, Work in confined spaces such as manholes, and Maintain focus while operating in high traffic areas.

Successful candidates bring Authorized To Work US. Important skills include Work Ethic, Attention To Detail, Willingness To Travel, Dependability, Work Manual Labor Outside, and Work In Fast-Paced Environment.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Work EthicAttention to DetailWillingness to TravelDependabilityWork Manual Labor OutsideWork in Fast-Paced EnvironmentWork Within Confined SpacesRemain Focused in High Traffic AreasFind and Verify MeasurementsRead and Interpret Machine GaugesMechanically InclinedPerform Routine Maintenance and RepairsPerform Manual Labor Tasks With Minimal DirectionLift and Carry Up to 50 PoundsStand and Walk for Long PeriodsStoop, Kneel, Crouch and CrawlOperate Heavy EquipmentAbide by All Safety Rules

Qualifications

Pass Pre-Employment Drug ScreenAuthorized to Work in the U.S.Valid Driver's LicenseExcellent Driving Record

Benefits

Paid Time Off
Medical Insurance
401(k) Match
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance

Full job description

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)

Requirements

  • 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.

Benefits

  • 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.

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