Concrete Laborer

Overview

Job . APAC-Kansas, Inc., Shears Construction, is a multi-million dollar heavy highway contractor established in 1874, with multiple asphalt plants, ready mix plants, rock quarries and sand operations in Kansas. We work on paving, utility, dirt-grading and concrete flat work for public, private and commercial projects. This opportunity is for a Concrete Laborer, with a base pay of $18-20/hr depending on experience, and potential for long-term growth.

Join our team who values safety, teamwork and excellence. If you are seeking a rewarding career with challenging work and opportunities for advancement, this could be a fit.

• Promote and maintain a safe work environment at all times.
• Follow safety policies and OSHA/MSHA regulations, using appropriate tools and equipment.
• Perform physical tasks including stretching, bending, lifting, squatting, pushing/pulling up to 100 lbs, and working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Shovel dirt, stone, and asphalt; handle materials, tools, and supplies to complete tasks efficiently.
• Assist with traffic control, cleaning, equipment maintenance, and other site duties as needed.
• Collaborate with managers and co-workers, actively contributing to a positive team environment.
• Take on additional responsibilities as assigned, showing flexibility and initiative.

• A commitment to safety, integrity, and professionalism.
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening, criminal background check, and “Fit for Work” physical.
• Valid documentation for I-9 Immigration requirements.
• Professional, courteous attitude toward colleagues and the public.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality at designated job sites.
• Willingness to travel, work away from home, and adapt to varying schedules (including nights, weekends, and overtime).
• Comfortable working outdoors in extreme temperatures.
• Minimum age of 18 years due to safety-sensitive requirements.
• Team player with a proactive approach to assisting others and taking on new challenges.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous experience in construction or related fields preferred—but motivated individuals eager to learn and grow are welcome.

• Frequently required to climb, balance, and perform tasks involving physical agility.
• Regularly sit, climb, and use hand signals or equipment; occasionally stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, stoop, crouch, or reach above shoulder height.
• Lift and move objects weighing up to 25-50 lbs as needed.
• Work primarily outdoors, often in extreme weather and environmental conditions.
• Exposure to jobsite hazards such as moving machinery, high places, airborne particles, and loud environments.
• Must have specific vision abilities, including close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception, to operate equipment safely.
• Reasonable accommodations provided as necessary to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

If you’re passionate about craftsmanship, teamwork, and safety, we invite you to apply and bring your talents to our dynamic construction family. Discover the rewards of building a solid career—one concrete project at a time.

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today. Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

APAC-Kansas, Inc., Shears Construction, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE/Vet/Disability. CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.