About this role
🧾 Job Description
Industry: Construction / Millwright / Metal Fabrication
Location: Platte, South Dakota
🔧 Position Details
Role: Construction Laborer / Millwright
Pay Rate
- $16–$21 per hour, based on experience and qualifications
Schedule & Travel
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Project-based work with rotating job sites
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Must be available to work long days when required
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Projects may require working 5–6 days per week
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Travel may include projects throughout South Dakota, North Dakota, Kansas, and Texas
✈️ Relocation
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Must be willing to permanently relocate to Platte, South Dakota
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Must be available to travel to project locations as needed
📋 Job Responsibilities
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Perform general construction and millwright duties on active job sites
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Perform welding and metal-cutting work as required
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Use plasma cutters, grinders, and other fabrication tools
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Assist with steel and metal fabrication projects
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Operate forklifts and telehandlers when qualified
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Assist with equipment installation, movement, and construction activities
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Work safely at elevated heights when required
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Follow project plans, supervisor instructions, and job-site safety procedures
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Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in safe and organized condition
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Work effectively as part of a construction crew in physically demanding environments
📋 Job Requirements
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Previous construction, millwright, welding, or metal-fabrication experience preferred
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Welding and cutting experience strongly valued
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Experience using plasma cutters and grinders preferred
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Experience working with steel and metal fabrication preferred
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Forklift or telehandler experience is a plus
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CDL Class A is highly valued
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Comfortable working at heights of approximately 150–200 feet
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Ability to perform physically demanding construction work
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Willingness to travel for projects
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Willingness to permanently relocate to Platte, South Dakota
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Clean driving and work history required
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No DUI history
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Must successfully complete required background screening
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Must successfully complete required drug screening
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Ability to work cooperatively as part of a crew