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.
Pay: From $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
Experience:
- Construction: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- St. Louis, MO 63144 (Required)
Work Location: In person
