Extraordinary commitment runs deep at Zachry. Here, dedicated men and women have the opportunity to work on challenging projects alongside those who value innovation and support team efforts in all our endeavors. We take care of our team members as family, within a culture of service where we do the right thing because it is the right thing to do. Our core values are at the center of every decision we make:

Every Person Matters

Together We Can Do Great Things

This Is More Than a Job

Job Summary 

Common Laborers are new construction professionals who will perform various tasks involving physical labor on underground residential electric distribution systems. Starting hourly pay rate is $16.50 per hour, depending on experience.

Essential Functions

• Operate hand and/or power tools (hammers, sledgehammers, pry bars, screwdrivers, etc.)
• Hand-digging trench with shovels for placement of conduit around live utility services
• Use a jackhammer 10-90 lbs. – vertical and horizontal
• Use asphalt saw and quickie saw
• Operate tamper in a ditch
• Handle 20’ pipe joints, will hand to other workers in a ditch
• Climb ladders
• Handle 4x8x3/4” plywood
• Push a manual wheelbarrow and operate a mechanical wheelbarrow
• Load and unload miscellaneous materials – lumber, plywood, cement bags, sandbags, 5-gallon buckets, etc.
• Availability Monday thru Friday 7 am to 5:30 pm (up to 55 hours per week)
• Assist other craft workers as needed
• Perform other labor-related duties as assigned by the supervisor

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this position. The job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

 Required Skills & Experience

• Physical ability to perform assigned labor-related tasks (climbing ladders, climbing in and out of ditches)
• Physical ability to lift, push or pull up to 50 pounds
• General labor skills
• Basic knowledge of operating hand and power tools (hammers, sledgehammers, pry bars, screwdrivers, etc.)
• A valid Texas driver's license is recommended but not required 

Benefits and EOE

Zachry offers an industry-leading benefits package for our employees and their families.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
• 401k, Paid leave, and Bonus Program
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• For additional company information, please visit www.zachrycorp.com

Zachry Construction Corporation performs heavy civil work throughout the United States and relocation is sometimes required for continuous employment opportunities.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Notice to Staffing Agencies
Zachry Construction Corporation and its subsidiaries (Zachry) will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Zachry, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Zachry mailing address or email address, directly to Zachry employees, or to Zachry’s resume database will be considered Zachry property. Zachry will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Zachry will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Zachry’s recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid, fully executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Zachry will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Zachry’s Human Resources Representative or his/her designee. No other Zachry employee is authorized to bind Zachry to any agreement regarding placement of candidates by Agency.