Construction Laborer

at APAC-Kansas, Inc., Shears Div in Salina, Kansas, United States

Job Description

Job ID:  521332

APAC-Kansas, Inc., Shears Construction, is a multi-million dollar heavy highway contractor that was established in 1874, and has multiple asphalt plants, ready mix plants, rock quarries and sand operations in Kansas.  Shears is diversified with public, private and commercial work including paving, utility, dirt-grading and concrete flat work.  Our valued employees produce quality work and products in a competitive market with safety first at all times.  If you are seeking a rewarding career with challenging work, a variety of responsibilities, potential for advancement and looking for benefits of a large corporation with a small company feel, come join our team. 

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Be part of something bigger. Start your career where opportunity, growth, and teamwork pave the way forward.

About the Role

As a Construction Laborer, you’ll play a vital role in a wide range of construction and paving projects. Embrace the opportunity to learn, grow, and contribute across various tasks, adapting to the dynamic needs of our job sites. The Construction Laborer career path includes roles such as General Laborer and Paving Laborer, offering room for advancement and skill development.

What You'll Do

• Champion a safe work environment by rigorously following all safety policies, procedures, and protocols—your safety and that of your team is our top priority.
• Follow all companies, OSHA, and MSHA regulations for safe and compliant job execution, and promptly report any issues to leadership or safety personnel.
• Support the construction and paving crews with hands-on tasks such as shoveling, raking, operating a wheelbarrow, and directing trucks for safe and precise operations.
• Communicate with equipment operators to ensure seamless movement and alignment of materials using hand signals and tools.
• Execute daily tasks as directed by your Foreman, adapting quickly to the ever-changing demands of the project.
• Operate small power tools (e.g., jackhammers) as needed, improving your technical skill set on the job.
• Dig, spread, and level construction materials for optimal project results.
• Move and handle materials, tools, and supplies with care and efficiency.
• Install, relocate, and remove traffic control devices such as signs, barricades, and cones to keep work zones safe.
• Maintain consistent and reliable attendance—your presence makes a difference.
• Take on additional responsibilities as assigned—no two days are ever the same.

Who You Are

• Motivated, reliable, and ready to learn new skills in a hands-on environment.
• A team player who communicates well and supports others.
• Resilient and adaptable, willing to take on both familiar and new tasks as needed.

Why Join Us?

• Pay - $18/hr. 
• Be a part of a respected crew that values safety, teamwork, and hard work.
• Enjoy the satisfaction of seeing the results of your work in our completed projects.
• Grow your career with opportunities to advance and expand your skills.
• Work in a supportive environment where your contribution matters every day.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• 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.
• Comfortable working in all weather conditions; exposed 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.

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Other duties may be assigned as required. Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designers, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.