Construction Laborer - Bear Lake Area Job Summary: A Construction Laborer at our Bear Lake job site plays a vital role in supporting daily field operations and ensuring work progresses safely and efficiently. Responsibilities include preparing work areas by clearing debris, loading and unloading materials, digging trenches, compacting soil, and identifying or removing potential hazards. Construction Laborers are essential to the successful completion of highway improvements, utility installations, and environmental restoration efforts that keep our project moving forward. Whitaker Construction, founded in 1953, has over 70 years of experience in the heavy civil and underground utility construction industry. Whitaker, an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) company, has become one of the largest contractors in the intermountain area with more than 600 employees and nearly 70 crews. We perform sanitary sewer, storm drain, culinary water, irrigation, earthwork, roadway construction, dams, landfills, natural gas pipelines, industrial piping, and telecommunication projects primarily in Utah, Idaho, Nevada, Wyoming, Colorado, and Oregon. Roles and Responsibilities: Including but not limited to the list below. • Prepare construction sites by clearing obstacles and hazards. • Use various equipment, hand, and power tools. • Proficient in the safe and efficient use of layout tools, and measurement tools. • Measure and mark pipes for cutting. • Ability to load or unload construction materials, pipe, and equipment. • Dig, spread, and level dirt and gravel, using pick, rake, shovel, etc. • Dig up existing pipes and lines. • Prepare ground trenches for pipes and utility lines. • Use chains, slings, or guide wires to rig pipes, trench boxes, and slide rail shoring systems. • Guide pipes and shoring devices into place, assisting the equipment operator. • Join, wrap, seal, and bed sections of underground pipe. • Remove, fill, or compact earth. • Assist with establishing alignment and grade with the use of grade stakes and lasers. • Coordinate all other activities in the excavation as directed. • Signal equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, and adjustment of machinery to conform to grade specifications. • Work safely around heavy equipment, and people at all times. • Produce high quality work, safely and productively at all times. • Assist all craft workers. • Perform clean-up in connection with the work. • Comply with all safety policies, procedures, and standards of safety. • Move from job to job as projects progress • Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned by supervisors. Skills and Qualifications: • Those with an education and/or work-related credential from a secondary or post-secondary educational system will be given preferred interview status (Precision Exams, NOCTE, etc.). • Must be at least 18 years of age. • Display a willing attitude to learn from others. • Possess a strong sense of personal responsibility. • Focus to work safely in close proximity to heavy equipment and underground utilities. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Ability to work effectively in a team environment. • Applicants must possess a valid U.S. driver's license. and have reliable transportation to get to and from work. Physical Requirements: • Able and willing to work long hours including day, night, weekend shifts as needed, and work outside of normal hours. • Able to walk, lift, reach, stoop, stand, grasp, balance, climb, kneel, crouch, and lift up to 50 pounds frequently. • Able to work in outside environments being subjected to weather changes, noise, vibrations, and job hazards. • Ability to do physical labor and other strenuous physical tasks. Whitaker Construction offers an exceptional benefits package including: • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Employees earn shares in the company – All employees have ownership in the company and its success • Competitive wages • Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Short Term Disability, Supplemental Insurance • 401 K and Match • Vacation • Paid Holidays • Quarterly Incentive Program (profit sharing) • Referral Bonuses • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Reasonable Accommodation Statement The ADA defines "reasonable accommodation" as a change or adjustment to a job or work environment that allows a qualified individual with a disability to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of a particular job, and does not cause an undue hardship for the employer. Whitaker Construction is an "equal opportunity employer." Whitaker will not discriminate and will take "affirmative action" measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, creed, color, national origin, or sex. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
See More Details >>Salary: $18-$22 Construction Laborer - Northern Utah Job Summary: A Construction Laborer is responsible for general laborer duties on construction sites. They may prepare sites by cleaning them, loading, or unloading materials, digging trenches, compacting earth, and removing hazards. Construction Laborers are essential to highway construction, utility construction, and environmental remediation. Whitaker Construction, founded in 1953, has over 70 years of experience in the heavy civil and underground utility construction industry. Whitaker, an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) company, has become one of the largest contractors in the intermountain area with more than 600 employees and nearly 70 crews. We perform sanitary sewer, storm drain, culinary water, irrigation, earthwork, roadway construction, dams, landfills, natural gas pipelines, industrial piping, and telecommunication projects primarily in Utah, Idaho, Nevada, Wyoming, Colorado, and Oregon. Roles and Responsibilities: Including but not limited to the list below. • Prepareconstruction sites by clearing obstacles and hazards. • Use various equipment, hand, and power tools. • Proficient in the safe and efficient use of layout tools, and measurement tools. • Measure and mark pipes for cutting. • Ability to load or unload construction materials, pipe,and equipment. • Dig, spread, and level dirt and gravel, using pick, rake, shovel, etc. • Dig up existing pipes and lines. • Prepare ground trenches for pipes and utility lines. • Usechains, slings, or guide wirestorig pipes, trench boxes, and slide rail shoring systems. • Guide pipesand shoring devicesinto place, assisting the equipment operator. • Join, wrap, seal, and bed sections of underground pipe. • Remove, fill, or compact earth. • Assist with establishing alignment and grade with the use ofgrade stakes and lasers. • Coordinate all other activities in the excavation as directed. • Signal equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, and adjustment of machinery to conform to grade specifications. • Work safely around heavy equipment, and peopleat all times. • Produce high quality work, safely and productivelyat all times. • Assistallcraft workers. • Perform clean-up in connection with the work. • Comply with all safety policies,procedures, and standards of safety. • Move from job to job as projects progress • Other dutiesand responsibilitiesmay be assignedby supervisors. Skills and Qualifications: • Those with an education and/or work-related credential from a secondary or post-secondary educational system will be given preferred interview status (Precision Exams, NOCTE, etc.). • Must be at least 18 years of age. • Display a willing attitude to learn from others. • Possess a strong sense of personal responsibility. • Focus to work safelyin close proximity toheavy equipment and underground utilities. • Excellentwritten and verbalcommunication skills. • Ability towork effectivelyin a team environment. • Applicants must possess a valid U.S. driver's license. and have reliable transportation to get to and from work. Physical Requirements: • Able and willing to work long hours including day, night, weekend shiftsasneeded, and work outside of normal hours. • Able to walk, lift, reach, stoop, stand, grasp, balance, climb, kneel, crouch, andlift upto 50 pounds frequently. • Able to work in outside environments being subjected to weather changes, noise, vibrations, and job hazards. • Ability to do physical labor and other strenuous physical tasks. WhitakerConstruction offersanexceptionalbenefits package including: • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Employees earn shares in the company All employeeshave ownership in the company and its success • Competitive wages • Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Short Term Disability, Supplemental Insurance • 401 K and Match • Vacation • Paid Holidays • Quarterly Incentive Program (profit sharing) • Referral Bonuses • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Reasonable Accommodation Statement The ADA defines reasonable accommodation as a change or adjustment to a job or work environment that allows a qualified individual with a disability to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of a particular job, and does not cause an undue hardship for the employer. Whitaker Construction is an equal opportunity employer. Whitaker will not discriminate and will take affirmative action measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, creed, color, national origin, or sex. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
See More Details >>Whitaker Construction, founded in 1953, has over 70 years of experience in the heavy civil and underground utility construction industry. As an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company, Whitaker has become one of the largest contractors in the Intermountain area with more than 600 employees and nearly 70 crews. We perform sanitary sewer, storm drain, culinary water, irrigation, earthwork, roadway construction, dams, landfills, natural gas pipelines, industrial piping, and telecommunication projects primarily in Utah, Idaho, Nevada, Wyoming, Colorado, and Oregon. JOB SUMMARY: We are seeking a dependable and skilled Volumetric Concrete Mixer Truck Operator to join our team. This highly specialized role ensures accurate on-site production and delivery of concrete to support field operations across diverse civil and utility projects. The ideal candidate is safety-minded, technically proficient, and capable of operating independently while maintaining excellent communication with field leadership and clients. RESPONSIBILITIES and DUTIES: Including but not limited to the list below. Volumetric Mixer Operation & Production • Safely operate a volumetric concrete mixer truck to batch, mix, and deliver concrete according to project specifications. • Adjust mix settings and material ratios based on field needs, environmental conditions, and specifications. • Perform quality assurance checks to ensure consistency and structural integrity of concrete. Delivery & Field Coordination • Deliver concrete to multiple job sites as scheduled and directed by Superintendents and Foremen. • Maintain communication with field teams to ensure timely delivery and respond to job-site changes or needs. • Assist field crews during delivery as appropriate. Material & Equipment Management • Load raw materials (aggregate, cement, admixtures, water) and monitor inventory levels. • Inspect and maintain the truck, mixer, and associated equipment for safe and efficient operation. • Conduct daily pre- and post-trip inspections and complete DOT-required documentation. Safety & Compliance • Follow company and DOT safety standards and maintain compliance with all regulations. • Maintain a clean truck and work area, following environmental and spill-prevention protocols. • Participate in regular safety meetings and training programs. Documentation • Accurately track concrete volumes, mix adjustments, loads delivered, and jobsite details using tablets or manual logs. Skills and Qualifications • Valid driver's license and current medical card. • Ability to maintain company driving privileges. • Prior experience operating heavy trucks (Class A or B CDL preferred; willingness to obtain CDL required). • Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot equipment issues. • Ability to perform physical labor, lift up to 50 lbs., and work in varying weather conditions. • Strong communication and organization skills. • Commitment to safety and operational excellence. Preferred Qualifications • Experience operating a volumetric concrete mixer. • Experience in concrete or construction field operations. • Familiarity with tablet-based field reporting or delivery tracking systems. Whitaker Construction offers an exceptional benefits package, including: • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): Employees earn shares in the company - all employees have ownership in the company and its success. • Competitive wages. • Health, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, and supplemental insurance. • 401(k) with company match. • Paid vacation. • Paid holidays. • Quarterly incentive program (profit sharing). • Referral bonuses. • Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Reasonable Accommodation Statement The ADA defines "reasonable accommodation" as a change or adjustment to a job or work environment that allows a qualified individual with a disability to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of a particular job, and does not cause an undue hardship for the employer. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement Whitaker Construction is an equal opportunity employer. Whitaker will not discriminate and will take affirmative action measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
See More Details >>Becoming a masonry worker typically starts with an apprenticeship, which combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships in Brigham City, UT, last about four to five years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 47,918 masonry workers nationwide, with a median annual wage of $53,010, and projects a 0% job growth from 2023 to 2033. Apprentices in Brigham City, UT, earn an average of $115 per hour, with an annual wage of approximately $4,600. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring masonry workers find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $85,630 annually for experienced professionals.
