General Laborer

Are you ready to roll up your sleeves and be part of something real? RFB Construction Co, Inc., is seeking hardworking, reliable individuals to join our team as General Laborers. If you're someone who likes to stay busy, work with your hands, and see the results of your effort every day, you've come to the right place.

 Established in 1989, we've been a leader in highway and road construction for over 36 years, and we're not slowing down!

 At RFB, we specialize in seeding, hydroseeding, mulching, erosion control, SWPPP, SWPPP Design, utility work, site concrete, concrete flatwork, ditch liners, misc curb & gutter, concrete paving, box bridges, culverts, precast, site grading, dump truck and end dump hauling, offering comprehensive general and sub-contracting services to meet our clients' diverse needs, including assistance in fulfilling their DBE goals. While headquartered in southeast Kansas, our reach extends across the state and into six other states, providing ample opportunities for diverse project experience.

Why Choose RFB Construction?

• Be Part of Something Bigger: Contribute to projects that shape the future of our communities. From highways, roads, bridges, airports, military bases, and more, you'll see the direct impact of your work.
• Growth Opportunities: We're on a trajectory of significant growth, which means exciting career advancement and possibilities for driven individuals.
• Dynamic Team Environment: Work alongside a team of experienced professionals who are passionate about what they do.
• Make a Difference: RFB is committed to giving back to the community through humanitarian projects, both through construction and community service. Join a company that values making a positive impact.
• Breaking Barriers: Be part of a successful woman-owned business that's paving the way in the construction industry.

Work Primarily Locally and Across Kansas, with Occasional Regional Opportunities:

While headquartered in southeast Kansas, our primary focus is on serving our local communities and projects throughout the state of Kansas. You'll have the opportunity to contribute to vital infrastructure improvements close to home, building a strong connection to your community. In addition to our local and statewide work, we are also qualified to operate in six other states. This allows us to occasionally take on exciting regional projects, offering unique opportunities for travel and diverse experience. While these out-of-state projects are less frequent, they provide a chance to expand your skills and see different aspects of our industry. We strive to provide a work environment that balances consistent local and statewide work with the occasional opportunity for regional travel, catering to a variety of career preferences.

Responsibilities:

• Assists skilled workers as assigned. This may include jobs such installing erosion mat, silt fence, erosion logs and tying rebar
• Unloads materials that are delivered such as lumber or bags of cement and bags of seed and fertilizer, rolls of silt fence, erosion pins, erosion mat, erosion logs, erosion stakes, and distributes them to appropriate location as identified by supervisor, project plans, or specifications.
• Prepares layout area where construction will take place by properly measuring, marking, or recording openings or distances.
• Prepares tools and materials for skilled workers such as staging erosion materials, mixing concrete. Makes sure all materials and tools are set back on work truck daily.
• Cleans and prepares specific areas of jobsite as assigned. This may include digging trenches; cleaning up rubble, debris, and trash; or removing hazardous materials.
• Operates a wide variety of hand and power tools.
• Directs traffic near, in, or around work zones.
• Motions equipment operator to assist with alignment, movement, or adjustment of machinery, equipment, or materials.
• Cleans jobsite at the end of the day, ensuring trash is properly disposed of and materials or equipment are properly stored.
• Mow and weed eat the lawn.
• Clean and organize shop areas.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to listen to, understand, and follow directions.
• Ability to remain flexible as specific assignments change.
• Ability to work with a variety of personalities.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic as needed to count and take inventory.

Education and Experience:

• Prior job experience preferred, but not mandatory.
• Valid state light truck driver’s license preferred but not mandatory.

Physical Requirements:

• Must have physical strength, balance, hand-eye coordination, and stamina necessary to complete jobs in various areas.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 80 pounds and push and/or pull 50-pound loads at a time.
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions.
• Must be able to stand and walk up to eight hours per day and climb multiple sets of stairs while carrying materials weighing between 40 and 60 pounds.
• Must be able to work some Saturdays and at night, when needed.

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends when necessary

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Pittsburg, KS 66762: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

RFB Construction, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace. Women, Minorities, and Veterans are encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.