Skilled Construction Worker; Road & Civil Construction

Skilled Construction Worker (Road & Civil Construction)

Location: Houston, TX
Pay: $21.00+ per hour (DOE)
Position Type: Full-Time

Select Maintenance LLC, a sister company of Ragle Inc., provides roadway, traffic infrastructure, and maintenance services throughout Texas. We are committed to safety, quality, and reliable service that helps keep our transportation systems operating efficiently.

Select Maintenance LLC is seeking an experienced Skilled Construction Worker (Road & Civil Construction) to support roadway and civil construction projects throughout Texas. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience operating construction equipment, setting concrete forms, and finishing concrete for roadway, curb and gutter, sidewalk, drainage, and other civil infrastructure projects.

This position requires a safety-focused individual who can work efficiently in a fast-paced construction environment while maintaining high-quality workmanship and supporting field crews as needed.

• Safely operate heavy construction equipment, including excavators, skid steers, and backhoes

• Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip equipment inspections

• Conduct excavation, grading, trenching, material handling, and site preparation activities

• Maintain equipment in a clean, safe, and proper operating condition

• Set, align, and secure forms for curbs, gutters, sidewalks, drainage structures, headwalls, and other concrete roadway components

• Establish grades and elevations using construction plans, grade stakes, and site controls

• Ensure forms meet project specifications, measurements, and quality standards

• Place, screed, float, edge, and finish concrete surfaces

• Perform hand and machine finishing as required

• Produce quality concrete finishes while maintaining proper grade and drainage requirements

• Assist with curing and protecting newly placed concrete

• Read and interpret construction drawings, grade stakes, and project specifications

• Assist with pipe installation, storm drainage structures, roadway improvements, and other civil construction activities

• Work closely with foremen and crew members to complete projects safely, efficiently, and on schedule

• Follow all company and project safety requirements

• Maintain proper PPE and safe work practices at all times

• Perform other duties as assigned

• Minimum 3 years of civil construction or roadway construction experience

• Experience operating excavators, skid steers, and backhoes

• Experience with concrete form setting and concrete finishing

• Ability to read and understand grades, stakes, construction drawings, and project specifications

• Strong understanding of roadway and civil construction practices

• Valid driver's license

• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions

• Ability to lift 50 pounds or more and perform physically demanding work

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• Must be safety-conscious and dependable

• Experience with DOT or municipal roadway projects

• Experience with storm drainage installation

• CDL license is a plus

• Full-time, year-round civil construction work

• Overtime opportunities may be available

• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions

• Ability to perform physically demanding work and lift 50 pounds or more

• Must be willing to perform both equipment operation and hand-on construction labor as needed

• We conduct professional reference checks as part of our hiring process

• Offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check, drug screening, and motor vehicle record review

• $21.00+ per hour, negotiable based on experience

• Overtime opportunities

• Medical benefits

• Career advancement opportunities

• Stable, year-round civil construction work

The successful candidate is a dependable team player who takes pride in quality workmanship, can safely operate heavy equipment, understands roadway and concrete construction, and is willing to perform both equipment operation and hand-on labor to support the crew.

Select Maintenance LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.