Laborer - Heavy Civil Construction

Company Overview: Clarkson Construction Company is a leader in delivering innovative solutions to some of the biggest infrastructure projects in the Midwest. Now in its sixth generation, family-owned Clarkson is one of the largest and most diverse contractors in the Kansas City region and proudly performs highway construction, site development and grading, bridge construction, parking garage construction, concrete paving, and airfield paving operations with its own labor and equipment forces.

Position: Laborer

Reports to: Foreman or Superintendent

Job Type: Full-time, Union

Job Summary: The Laborer performs a variety of physical tasks to support heavy civil construction projects, including site preparation, material handling, equipment operation assistance, and general cleanup. This role works closely with skilled trades and project crews to ensure safe, efficient, and timely completion of road, bridge, and infrastructure work. Laborers are essential in maintaining productivity on site while following all safety standards and procedures.

• Assist in the preparation of construction sites, unloading, loading, and moving construction materials, and clearing debris and hazards.
• Operate a variety of hand and power tools, including drills, jackhammers, and other equipment.
• Shovel, dig trenches, backfill holes, or compact earth.
• Mix, pour, and spread concrete, gravel, and/or other materials.
• Direct traffic near construction sites when necessary to ensure the safety of workers and the public.
• Perform tasks involving physical labor for heavy civil construction projects.
• Adhere to and promote safety protocols, ensuring a safe working environment for yourself and the team.
• Identify and report potential safety hazards, concerns, or incidents immediately.
• Communicate and work with team members to coordinate tasks and maintain a productive work environment.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.

• Experience in construction or a related field (preferred).
• Ability and willingness to work at heights and outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Ability to walk, stand, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, sit, climb, work in challenging environments and on uneven surfaces, and perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting heavy materials (up to 50 pounds).
• Ability to remain alert and see, hear, and respond to team members and the surrounding environment in highly safety‑sensitive working conditions and near large heavy civil equipment and/or live traffic.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent teamwork, communication skills and ability to follow instructions.
• Reliable transportation to and from construction sites.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe working environment for yourself and others.

• Confined Space-Comp Pers
• Excavation Cert-Comp Pers
• Excavation Safety
• Fall Protect-Comp Pers
• Hearing Conservation
• Heat & Cold Stress
• Ladder Safety
• Lockout/Tagout-Comp Pers
• OSHA 10
• Safety Orientation
• Vehicle Safety
• Welding & Cutting

Clarkson Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran or disabled status or any other legally recognized status entitled to protection under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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