Construction Worker

Midlands Contracting

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Kearney, Nebraska, US on site Until 8/22/2026 First posted March 27, 2025 Last posted March 27, 2025
Job description

We are currently seeking a skilled Construction Worker to join our growing construction company. A strong work ethic, attention to detail, willingness to travel, and dependability are a must.

Job Details

  • $22-$24 per hour depending on experience.
  • 50 or more hours per week (no weekend work).
  • Some 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.
  • Year-round employment (no winter layoffs).

Requirements

  • Work manual labor outside in a variety of weather and environmental settings.
  • Assist the main pipe layer in laying push joint pipe including sanitary sewer, storm sewer and water main.
  • Shovel dirt and bedding during pipe laying operations.
  • Assist carpenters with the building of concrete structures. This includes setting forms, pouring concrete and tie rebar.
  • Run compaction equipment for backfill operations around pipe, manholes and concrete structures.
  • 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.
  • Complete other manual labor tasks associated with projects.
  • 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 preferred but not required.
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment (post-offer) drug screen.
  • Must be authorized to work in the US.

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.
About this role

Summary

Perform manual construction tasks, assist with pipe laying, concrete, and operate equipment.

Job title

Construction Worker

Experience level

none

Industry

construction

Location requirements

Kearney, Nebraska, with some travel; remote work not allowed

Salary

$22-$24 per hour depending on experience.

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

manual laborlifting up to 50 poundsoperate heavy equipmentvalid driver’s license

Preferred skills

willingness to travelability to pass drug screen

Specializations

pipe layingconcrete structuresheavy equipment operationmanual labor
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Kearney, NE, USA

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