Laborer Journeyman

Position Summary

Assist skilled craft workers in performing their assigned duties. Performs tasks that require physical labor at construction sites must have the ability to perform a variety of duties.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

•    Assist craftsman in setting up work as required.
•    Follow instructions given by superintendents, foreman and other experienced crew.
•    Perform all required duties with the first focus on safety.
•    Responsible for keeping work areas clean and in orderly conditions.
•    Read and understand warning signs, operating instructions for equipment, jobsite safety rules and jobsite policies.
•    Observe functioning of installed equipment or systems to determine hazards.
•    Estimate sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
•    Inspect subordinate's work for compliance and/or deficiencies

Qualifications

•    May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area.
•    Must possess strong working knowledge skills and abilities for position.
•    Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision.
•    Proficient in the safe and efficient use of electrical, hand tools, power tools and layout tools as well as measurement tools

Requirements

• Work independently or with industry specialists to trouble shoot/diagnose problems with production machinery.
• Set-up, run, troubleshoot, and tear down production machinery.
• Keep designated machinery in running condition.
• Minimize down time through effective PM procedures and management.
• Troubleshoot machinery errors during production times.
• Communicate issues with machines to production management when necessary.
• Work with Machine Operators to ensure machines are running safely and properly.
• OSHA 10‑Hour Construction Safety Certification required

About Kiewit

Kiewit is one of North America’s largest and most respected construction and engineering organizations. With its roots dating back to 1884, the employee-owned organization operates through a network of subsidiaries in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Kiewit offers construction and engineering services in a variety of markets including transportation; oil, gas and chemical; power; building; marine; water/wastewater; industrial; and mining. Kiewit had 2024 revenues of $16.8 billion and employs 31,800 staff and craft employees.