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At a glance
Job overview
Kiewit is hiring a Laborer. Kiewit, a large construction and engineering organization, is seeking a Laborer to assist skilled craft workers. This role involves performing physical labor tasks at construction sites and requires the ability to perform a variety of duties with a primary focus on safety. The Laborer will follow instructions from supervisors and maintain clean work areas.
Key focus areas include Assist craftsman in setting up work as required, Follow instructions given by superintendents, foreman and other experienced crew, and Perform all required duties with the first focus on safety.
Successful candidates bring Working Knowledge Skills And Abilities. Important skills include Safety Focus, Read Warning Signs, Understand Operating Instructions, Understand Jobsite Safety Rules, Understand Jobsite Policies, and Working Knowledge Skills. Preferred (not required): Observe Functioning Of Installed Equipment.
Skills & qualifications
Skills
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Full job description
Kiewit is one of North America’s largest and most respected construction and engineering organizations. With its roots dating back to 1884, the employee-owned organization operates through a network of subsidiaries in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Kiewit offers construction and engineering services in a variety of markets including transportation; oil, gas and chemical; power; building; marine; water/wastewater; industrial; and mining. Kiewit had 2024 revenues of $16.8 billion and employs 31,800 staff and craft employees.
Position Summary
Assist skilled craft workers in performing their assigned duties. Performs tasks that require physical labor at construction sites must have the ability to perform a variety of duties.
Experience Level
Entry
Primary Responsibilities and Duties
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Assist craftsman in setting up work as required.
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Follow instructions given by superintendents, foreman and other experienced crew.
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Perform all required duties with the first focus on safety.
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Responsible for keeping work areas clean and in orderly conditions.
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Read and understand warning signs, operating instructions for equipment, jobsite safety rules and jobsite policies.
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Learn to observe functioning of installed equipment or systems to determine hazards.
Qualifications
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May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area.
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Must possess working knowledge skills and abilities for position.
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Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision.
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Ability to use hand tools, power tools and layout tools safe and efficiently.
Requirements
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The person in this position needs to constantly move about a construction/industrial site, so should be able to stand, walk, sit, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl
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Constantly works in a construction environment and will be exposed to changing outdoor weather conditions
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Work irregular hours, weekends, overtime and holidays as required
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May be required to use ladders/mechanical platforms/manlifts/scaffold to access required equipment/work areas (may exceed 200 feet), so must be able to climb and maintain balance on formwork, steel formwork, stairs, ladders and scaffolds
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Move and work in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven surfaces
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Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy and dusty environment
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May be required/able to move items weighing up to 50 pounds across construction/industrial site
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May require U.S. driver license
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Observe and comply with all safety and project rules, perform other duties as required
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Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
Company: Kiewit_Craft
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