Webber - Utility Laborer - Heavy Civil

About Ferrovial & Webber

Ferrovial is a global leader in infrastructure, listed on the Nasdaq-100 Index (US) and IBEX 35 (Spain), and a member of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index and FTSE4Good. Operating in over 15 countries with a workforce of 22,000 professionals, Ferrovial delivers innovative solutions through its business units: Highways, Airports, Construction, and Energy.

Webber, part of Ferrovial Construction since 1963, is a leading construction company specializing in heavy civil, waterworks, energy, and infrastructure management. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Webber supports diverse project models, including design-bid-build, design-build, alternative delivery, and public-private partnerships (P3). With an in-house engineering services department, Webber leverages field experience, innovative construction methods, and BIM technology to optimize efficiency and solve complex challenges.

Why Join Ferrovial?

• Global presence, local impact: Shape the future of infrastructure with challenging roles and projects that make a tangible difference.
• Collaborative excellence: Work alongside talented professionals in an environment where ideas and contributions are valued.
• Inclusive culture: Thrive in a respectful, innovative workplace that celebrates diversity and turns differences into opportunities for innovation.
• Career growth: Benefit from global and cross-business unit mobility with development processes designed to support your professional growth.
• Compelling benefits and employee wellbeing: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and initiatives supporting physical and psychological health.
• Productivity tools: Utilize cutting-edge tools like Microsoft Copilot to enhance efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lift, carry, and hold construction materials, tools, and supplies.
• Clean tools, equipment, materials, and work areas.
• Dig, spread, and level dirt, sand, and gravel using picks, shovels, or rakes.
• Assist equipment operators in positioning machines, verifying grades, and signaling operators to maintain grades as directed.
• Mix, pour, and spread concrete, asphalt, gravel, and other materials using hand tools.
• Direct common laborers in pouring concrete.
• Erect shoring and bracing.
• Assist in pipe installation.
• Use power tools and air tools.
• Install and maintain erosion control.
• Assist in other operations as designated by the supervisor when not performing essential duties.

Requirements

• Ability to move throughout a construction jobsite, including navigating minor obstacles, climbing ladders and inclines, operating heavy equipment, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Compliance with all safety policies, practices, and procedures; report unsafe activities to supervisor and/or Human Resources.
• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
• Provide leadership through example and knowledge-sharing.
• Knowledge of and adherence to the company’s safety policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Education: Less than a high school diploma.
• Experience: Three or more years of related construction experience preferred.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

Physical Activity Level: Heavy physical activity performing strenuous day-to-day tasks of a primarily productive/technical nature.

Manual Dexterity: Sufficient to reach/handle items and work with fingers; ability to perceive attributes of objects and materials.

Working Conditions: Outdoor exposure to changing weather conditions (rain, sun, snow, wind, etc.).

Work Environment: Regular exposure to outside weather conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, wet/humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, high/precarious places, and loud noise levels. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Pre-Employment Screening

• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States (Webber participates in E-Verify).
• Drug test required for selected candidates.
• Medical exam required for field positions to ensure physical/mental capacity to perform job tasks.
• Background checks may include employment history verification, county/federal searches for felonies/misdemeanors, SSN address trace, and/or national criminal/sex and violent offender searches for some positions.
• All pre-employment information is confidential and disclosed only as required by law.