General Laborer
Midlands Contracting, Inc. · Kearney, NE · 2 mo ago
On-siteOTHR$22–$24/hrFull-time
A strong work ethic, attention to detail, willingness to travel, and dependability are a must.
About the role
We are currently seeking a skilled General Laborer to join our growing construction company. The office is located in Kearney, NE.
Responsibilities
- $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
- 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
- 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