Construction Crew Member

Who We Are

Headquartered in Quitman with multiple offices across the state, Jackson Construction has been a leader in the K-12 market, serving Texas communities for more than 41 years. As a general contractor in the commercial construction industry, Jackson Construction consistently exceeds its customers’ expectations through team work and a safety-first approach, while steadily increasing its reach across multiple market sectors.

The Role at a Glance 

As our Construction Crew Member, you will support the construction team by performing a variety of tasks that contribute to project success, including site preparation, material handling, and maintaining a safe and clean work environment. We'll count on you to assist carpenters and other tradespeople, operate tools and equipment, and follow safety protocols to ensure smooth project execution. In this key role, you’ll need reliability, a strong work ethic, and the ability to work in a physically demanding environment while contributing to team efficiency. 

How You'll Drive Results  

• Prepare and Maintain Job Sites: Keep work areas clean, organized, and ready for construction by removing debris, setting up materials, and maintaining order.
• Manage Materials and Logistics: Transport and distribute materials efficiently, ensuring that tradespeople have the necessary supplies when and where they need them.
• Operate Tools and Equipment Safely: Use hand tools, power tools, and construction equipment correctly and responsibly to support building activities.
• Assist Skilled Trades for Efficient Workflow: Work alongside carpenters and other trades, providing essential support to keep tasks moving smoothly.
• Promote Safety and Compliance: Follow OSHA guidelines and company safety policies to identify and mitigate potential hazards on-site.
• Organize Tools and Equipment for Efficiency: Keep tools, materials, and equipment properly stored and easily accessible to minimize downtime and maximize productivity.

Essential Functions 

You must be able to twist, stoop, bend, squat, kneel, crawl, and climb stairs and ladders frequently, with the ability to walk on uneven ground and work above ground on scaffolds. Standing for up to seven hours during an eight-hour shift is also expected. Requires the ability to maintain balance on uneven surfaces and scaffolding at various heights, ensuring safety in all work conditions. Good finger manipulation is essential to handle tools effectively and operate equipment. Team members must be able to carry and use hand tools, climb on both light and heavy equipment, and lift items weighing up to 50 pounds, with assistance required for heavier items. Must have depth perception to navigate safely around hazards, and the ability to hear horns and sirens on moving equipment. Outdoor work in temperatures from 25 to 115 degrees Fahrenheit is also required.