Drake is seeking dependable, hardworking Laborers to join our highway construction team in De Kalb, Texas. This position plays a critical role in supporting roadway construction operations by performing a variety of manual labor tasks and assisting crews in maintaining a safe, efficient, and productive job site. Essential Duties and Responsibilities - Assist with general highway and roadway construction activities.
- Perform manual labor tasks including shoveling, raking, digging, site cleanup, and material handling.
- Assist equipment operators, foremen, and supervisors as directed.
- Load, unload, and move construction materials, tools, and equipment.
- Prepare and maintain work zones and job sites.
- Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and TxDOT requirements.
- Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support project operations.
Qualifications - Previous construction or highway construction experience preferred but not required.
- Ability to perform physically demanding work in outdoor environments.
- Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull construction materials and equipment.
- Dependable transportation and reliable attendance required.
- Willingness to work overtime, weekends, or night shifts as project needs require.
- Ability to follow instructions and work effectively as part of a team.
- Strong commitment to workplace safety.
Physical Requirements - Frequently stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, and climb.
- Regularly lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
- Work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, wind, and rain.
- Ability to work near heavy equipment and active roadway traffic.
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