General Laborer

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 General Laborer to join our growing construction company. A strong work ethic, attention to detail, willingness to travel, and dependability are a must.

NOTE* Our office is located in Kearney, NE.

Job Details

  • $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.
  • Ability to read and interpret machine gauges.
  • 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.
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment (post-offer) drug screen.
  • 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.
About this role

Summary

Perform manual labor on construction sites, operate equipment, follow safety protocols, and travel as needed

Job title

General Laborer

Experience level

none

Industry

construction

Location requirements

On-site in Kearney, NE; travel required; no remote work

Salary

$22-$24 per hour depending on experience

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

manual laboroperate heavy equipmentread measurementssafety trainingdriver's license

Preferred skills

mechanically inclinedvalid driver's license

Specializations

manual laborconstructionheavy equipmentsafety
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Kearney, NE, USA

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