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Occupation:

Construction Laborers

Location:

Galveston, TX•77554

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment

Posted:

06/10/2026 Positions available: 20

Source:

WorkInTexas

Web Site:

WorkInTexas Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Updated:

08/18/2026

Expires:

09/20/2026 Job #: 17025749 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite Full Time Education High School Diploma or Equivalent Schedule Full Time Job Type Regular Duration Permanent Employment Public Transit Available Benefits Help for . #HGCY26 Gulf Copper is currently laborers to support our carpenters on the Texas Battleship in our Galveston shipyard.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Laborers must be familiar with the duties of other craftworkers and with the materials, tools, and machinery they use. All workers in a team must collaborate to carry out assigned construction tasks efficiently. Perform general clean-up work such as: Sweeping Mopping Repairing Prepare and maintain a clean work area at production/construction sites. Before performing any hot work, inspect the area to ensure that all flammable and combustible materials have been removed. Delivering all safety equipment (including appropriate fire extinguisher) to site. Staying stationed in the work site such that they can respond quickly to prevent fires. Conduct frequent inspections of the hot work areas during hot work to ensure the area is still safe and working conditions are favorable. Assist fitters and welders with setting up equipment like torch hoses, extension cords and welding lines before hot work begins. Conducting frequent inspections of the hot work areas during hot work to ensure area is still safe and working conditions are favorable. Reporting fires and accidents to the officer of the deck and Firewatch Coordinator immediately. Remaining in place for thirty minutes following work performed to clean the area and to ensure worksite conditions remain safe.

Required Education & Experience:

High School Diploma or GED preferred. One or more years' experience in Industrial and/or marine industry preferred.

Working Conditions:

Regular exposure to all weather conditions, especially hot, humid and / or rainy weather, combined with regular work time indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. Most construction laborers do physically demanding work. Some work at great heights or outdoors in all weather conditions. Must wear hearing, eye, and other necessary protective equipment. Some climbing (100 feet) and lifting (50 lbs.) involved.

Special Skills:

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. High performance and a strong team player. Laborers need manual dexterity, eye-hand coordination, good physical fitness, a good sense of balance, and an ability to work as a member of a team. Ability to carry out directives effectively, and on time. Having a desire to assist and clean up without the need for direction. Commitment to company values and safety program.

Necessary Equipment Operation:

Standard PPE Pay Range:

$18.00 Per Hour.

Schedule:

Fulltime; Monday-Friday (Exact shift to be determined.) 40 hours per week anticipated; overtime, weekends, and shipboard/offshore work may be required.

Benefits Offered:

401(k) retirement plan. Section 125 pretax premium deduction plan. Group health and dental insurance. Short-term and long-term disability insurance. Life and voluntary life insurance. Holiday and vacation pay. Employee Assistance Program.

Background Requirements:

Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a pre-employment physical exam and drug screening, investigative background check, employment/education verifications and reference checks. An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters. If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email: hrcorp@gulfcopper.com. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail: hrcorp@gulfcopper.com.