Construction Laborer

About the role

Shears Construction, a multi-million dollar heavy highway contractor established in 1874, offers a rewarding career with challenging work, a variety of responsibilities, potential for advancement, and benefits of a large corporation with a small company feel.

Compensation

$19/hr.

Paid Time Off

• Enjoy paid vacation days, holidays, and personal time.

Health Insurance

• Comprehensive health coverage.
• Medical benefits.
• Vision coverage.

401(k) Retirement Savings

• Plan for your future with our 401(k) program and employer contributions.

Work Environment

• Collaborate with a team to support fellow employees and follow management directions to achieve project goals.
• Maintain a safe work environment by adhering to safety policies, guidelines, and regulations.
• Report any unsafe conditions, equipment issues, or incidents immediately to management.

Responsibilities

• Perform construction and excavation activities, including shoveling, raking, wheelbarrow use, and pipe laying.
• Aid equipment operators in aligning and moving materials safely and efficiently.
• Operate small power tools and heavy equipment used in utility and road projects.
• Maintain constant visual and communicative contact with co-workers using hand signals or other means.
• Conduct basic servicing and maintenance on equipment; report more serious issues to the Foreman.
• Complete daily pre- and post-operation inspections of equipment, documenting findings according to company policies.
• Lift, carry, and hold materials, tools, and supplies as required for job duties.
• Assist with the placement, movement, and removal of traffic control devices.
• Perform any additional duties as assigned by supervisors to support project success.

Qualifications

• Must pass a pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check.
• Work in a safety-sensitive environment, requiring strict attention to safety protocols.
• Must successfully complete a pre-employment “Fit for Work” physical examination.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and complete safe driver training as required.
• Willingness to travel and stay away from home when assigned; this includes working with a portable asphalt construction crew.
• Ability to provide necessary documentation to meet I-9 Immigration requirements.
• Exhibit professionalism and courtesy in all interactions with co-workers, supervisors, and the public.
• Report to work promptly at the designated start time and maintain reliable attendance.
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and overtime.
• Strictly adhere to all safety procedures and requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times in designated areas.
• Demonstrate a positive team spirit and assist others as needed to achieve overall team objectives.
• Candidates must be at least 18 years of age due to the nature of the work environment.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous experience with excavation equipment or in construction-related roles is an asset.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Frequently required to climb, balance, and perform tasks involving physical agility.
• Sit, climb, and use hand signals or equipment; occasionally stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, stoop, crouch, or reach above shoulder height.
• Lift and move objects weighing up to 25-50 lbs as needed.
• Work primarily outdoors, often in extreme weather and environmental conditions.
• Comfortable working in all weather conditions; exposed to jobsite hazards such as moving machinery, high places, airborne particles, and loud environments.
• Specific vision abilities, including close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception, to operate equipment safely.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and disability benefits programs.
• Group retirement savings program.
• Health and wellness programs.
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion.

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies, and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.