Yard Laborer

Location: 

Kansas City, KS, US

Requisition ID: 182499 

Job Level: Entry Level 

Home District/Group: DHO Kiewit Supply Network 

Department: Administration 

Market: Corporate Home Office 

Employment Type: Full Time 

 

Position Overview

As Yard Laborer, you will be responsible for supporting all yard and warehouse activities as designated by the Yard Lead and Material Manager. The Yard Laborer plays a crucial role in ensuring that the yard is firing on all cylinders. This may include preventative maintenance on equipment, checking equipment, unloading equipment/tools, and helping other Associates as needed.

District Overview

Kiewit Supply Network group specializes in providing comprehensive procurement services to clients across the construction and engineering industries in multiple markets, including transportation; water/wastewater; power; oil, gas, and chemical; building; and mining. Our key objectives are to offer clients a world-class service focused on ensuring equipment, materials, and services are consistently estimated and procured at the right price. We strive to offer an appropriate level of quality and ensure materials and services are delivered on schedule and in compliance with the client’s specifications and expectations.

Location

This position is based out of the Kiewit KC Yard located in Kansas City, KS.

Responsibilities

  • Operate equipment to support loading/unloading activities.
  • Process orders per project requests using Wynne System.
  • Clean up yard & warehouse.
  • Assist in loading & unloading.
  • Assist in stocking inventory racks.
  • Participates in safety walks and morning meetings.

Qualifications

  • One to three years of experience working in a related area.
  • Meet physical work requirements (able to lift 50 LBS).
  • Communicate effectively.
  • Pass the operator certification test.
  • Understands internal operating systems (Rental Results).
  • Basic computer skills.

Other Requirements:
•    Regular, reliable attendance
•    Work productively and meet deadlines timely
•    Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
•    Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
•    Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
•    May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.


There’s no limit to what you’ll do at Kiewit. Whether you’re building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependable energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people’s lives for generations to come. 

Here you’ll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on-the-job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities. 

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry. From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.

Kiewit is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry.  

We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.


Nearest Major Market: Kansas City

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