Laborer, Construction, Construction Labor ​/ Trades

Construction Laborer - $25/Hour - WEEKLY PAY

Location:

Lincoln, NE

Pay: $20-$25/hour (depending on experience)

Hours:

7AM - 4:30PM Monday through Friday

We are seeking a dedicated and hardworking laborer to join our team. This role involves a significant amount of physical labor and working outdoors in various weather conditions. You will play an essential part in the construction and testing of highway and roadside safety systems, working closely under the guidance of our research engineers and managers.

• Participate in construction, demolition, and setup for component and full‑scale testing of highway and roadside safety systems.
• Engage in earthwork, concrete, and highway safety hardware construction.
• Operate machinery such as bobcats, forklifts, dump trucks, backhoes, booms, compressors, and generators.
• Assist in building barriers and barricades for crash testing.
• Use hand tools and power tools to construct barricades.
• Work alongside team members to haul materials across the jobsite.
• Perform tasks such as picking up material, running errands, digging holes for posts, building barricades, and guardrails.
• Engage in steel fabrication, grinding, and band saw operations.
• Ensure attention to detail in all tasks.

• At least 6 months of experience with hand tools such as wrenches, hammers, band saws, and grinders.
• Ability to read blueprints and work instructions with at least 6 months of experience.
• Experience working in outdoor environments for a minimum of 6 months.
• Capability to lift up to 50 lbs consistently.
• One year of experience in environments requiring precision.
• Experience constructing roadside safety structures and highway construction for a minimum of 6 months.
• Familiarity with construction plans/drawings and operating machinery for at least 6 months.
• Experience in laboratory testing environments and surveying, grading, earthwork.
• Interest in cars or 6+ months experience working with cars.
• One year of apprentice work in any trade.
• A two‑year degree in any skilled trade or engineering is preferred.
• Experience in general construction with materials like concrete, steel, and wood.
• Must have a valid driver's license and meet driver eligibility requirements.

Join a team recognized for its international leadership in highway and roadside safety research. You will have the opportunity to work on innovative safety features such as the SAFER Barrier and collaborate with prominent organizations in the racing industry. Our organization values precision, teamwork, and continuous improvement in safety technology.

This is a Contract position based out of Lincoln, NE.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Lincoln, NE.

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 7, 2026.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.