Construction Laborer - Dirt Crew

Construction Laborer – Dirt Crew McConnell & Associates Location: Kansas City, MO Employment Type: Full-Time

About Us

McConnell & Associates is a leading employee-owned civil and sports construction company serving clients throughout the Midwest. We maintain and protect pavement surfaces while upholding a strong commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence. As a 100% employee-owned company (ESOP), our employee-owners share directly in the success they help create. Join the Midwest's leader in civil and sports construction - wherever you walk, park, or play.

Position Overview The Construction Laborer (Dirt Crew) is a vital member of our earthmoving and grading team. This role focuses on essential ground labor and site-preparation tasks, working alongside heavy equipment operators to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and to quality standards. If you have a strong work ethic, physical stamina, and a desire to grow within a premier, employee-owned company, this is the position for you.

Key Responsibilities

Field Operations & Support

• Perform vital hands-on labor on the jobsite, including potholing utilities, spreading rock, installing pipe, and general overall construction laboring
• Operate small hand-held equipment and tools necessary for the completion of grading and dirt operations.
• Support heavy equipment operators by preparing the work area and assisting with ground-level coordination.
• Drive various sized trucks to and from jobsites safely.

Safety & Professionalism

• Ensure safety is prioritized in all aspects of work and follow all company safety protocols.
• Report directly to your crew's foreman and execute assigned tasks efficiently.
• Maintain strict punctuality to keep projects running on schedule.
• Promote a culture of accountability, professionalism, and teamwork on the jobsite.

Skills & Qualifications

• Work Ethic: Strong work ethic with a genuine desire to succeed.
• Licensing: Valid driver’s license required; Class A CDL is a plus.
• Driving Record: Relatively clean motor vehicle report. (Applicants with a drug or alcohol driving offense in the last three years will not be considered; other violations evaluated per insurance standards).
• Physical Demands: Ability to lift heavy objects, walk, stand for extended periods, and perform demanding physical labor under adverse weather conditions.
• Availability: Ability to work 40–60 hours per week, including some Saturdays.
• Languages: Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits We are dedicated to attracting and retaining the highest quality employee-owners by rewarding them with competitive wages and an industry-leading benefits package:

• Competitive Wages and Performance Bonuses.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): 100% employee-owned retirement account.
• 401(k) Savings Plan: Includes a company match.
• Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability.
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Paid Time Off: Paid vacations, holidays, and bereavement leave.
• Career Development: Annual salary reviews and internal promotion opportunities.
• Training: Class A CDL training with a pay increase upon acquisition; OSHA certification.
• Recruiting Bonuses: Earn rewards for helping us grow our team.

McConnell & Associates is proud to be a drug-free, equal opportunity employer.