General Laborer at Hawkins Construction Company – Omaha, Nebraska

Hawkins Construction Company is committed to providing the very best in professional construction services. The most important factor in meeting this goal is our people. Our success is driven by employing people who represent the best in the industry.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Perform a variety of tasks on construction projects, typically in a utility role, by transitioning between different responsibilities as needed. This role requires a worker with diverse experience and the ability to operate independently with minimal supervision.

TYPICAL DUTIES:

• Remove, pour, puddle, and vibrate concrete.
• Build, set, and strip forms.
• Clean and stack job-site materials.
• Jack hammering.
• Assist in asphalt preparation and paving, including raking, shoveling, and compacting.
• Assist craftsmen as needed.

JOB LOCATION:

Omaha, Nebraska, United States

POSITION TYPE:

Full-Time/Regular

BENEFITS:

Hawkins Construction’s compensation and benefits are the best in the industry. They are designed to provide a complete package that rewards hardworking, dedicated, and reliable employees.

We provide:

• Highly Competitive Wages
• Company Paid Health Insurance and Dental
• Life Insurance, AD&D and LTD
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company Paid Pension Plan (which means nothing comes out of your pocket for our sponsored retirement plan).
• Performance Based Bonuses
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Discounts.
• Internal and External Training and Advancement Opportunities

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Read a tape measure
• Basic knowledge of hand tools.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Prior work in construction, landscaping, or warehouse.
• Basic knowledge of operating power tools.
• Basic knowledge of safety practices and protocols is often preferred. This includes experience wearing personal protective equipment (PPE).

TRAITS REQUIRED:

• Strong work ethic
• Strong desire to advance
• Excellent work attitude
• Teamwork
• Adaptability
• Problem-solving

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Stand for long periods of time
• Have full use of arms and hands and the ability to reach for, handle and manipulate objects
• Frequently lift and carry materials weighing 50 to 100 pounds
• Climb up and down ladders, scaffolds and other objects
• Carry tools and equipment
• Be able to stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl for long periods of time
• Be able to see (naturally or with correction)

The environment is exclusively outdoors; thus, the job often involves all weather extremes. Work requires alert individuals with good balance, physical strength and on-the-job training.

The above description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job. The description shall not, however, be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental or similar duties which may be required from day to day.