Twehous Excavating Company Inc is a privately held, regional, open-shop construction company based in Jefferson City, Missouri. We are a heavy/civil construction company specializing in heavy haul trucking, drilling and blasting, heavy earthmoving, site grading, utility work and concrete flatwork in Missouri and throughout the Midwest. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Affirmative Action (AA) employer.
Assistant Transportation Manager
Twehous Excavating Company Inc Compensation and Benefit Offerings:
- Pay is commensurate with education and experience
- Health, Dental, and Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 401K with Company Match
- Potential for Advancement
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Assist Transportation Manager with all aspects of trucking department
- Answer all office calls
- Dispatch drivers
- Create daily driver schedule
- File all necessary quarterly & annual reports
- Collect and maintain all receipts from drivers
- Obtain haul permits in all states
- Manage funds to Missouri & Kansas permit accounts
- Maintain all trucking records
- Assist with & review driver logs for compliance
Education/Skills and Specifications:
- High School Degree (required)
- Bookkeeping experience (preferred)
- Basic math skills
- Understand instructions from supervisory positions, both written and verbal
- Must be punctual, have a strong work ethic, and maintain a good attendance record
- Very strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
- Must be proficient with Microsoft Office applications
- Must be able to work under pressure with tight deadlines and be available after normal business hours to resolve problematic delivery
- Creative problem solver
Position Requirements
- Consent to authorization of a pre-employment work screen
- Must be able to pass a drug screen
- Reliable transportation to and from work
- Willingness to work overtime, nights, weekends, as needed
Twehous Excavating will give consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
Concrete Carpenter
Twehous Excavating Company Inc Compensation and Benefit Offerings:
- Pay is commensurate with education and experience
- Health, Dental, and Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Potential for Advancement
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Be able to follow all Company or site-specific safety rules
- Build/place/brace/align handset concrete forms
- Inspect formwork to ensure correct installation
- Place and finish concrete. Trowel finish and broom finish
- Install rebar reinforcement for concrete foundations
- Spread concrete to specified depth and workable consistency, using float to bring water to surface and produce soft topping
- Level, smooth and shape surfaces of freshly poured concrete using straightedge and float or power screed
- Remove rough or defective spots from concrete surfaces using power grinder or chisel and hammer and patch holes with fresh concrete or epoxy compound
- Strip and clean forms. Patch stripped concrete
- Employees are expected to be flexible in their work and assume other responsibilities assigned by management, as deemed necessary
Education/Skills and Specifications:
- High School Degree (preferred)
- Basic or advanced math skills, knowledge of design/plans and construction principles
- General knowledge of construction materials, tools, and equipment
- Ability to work with different construction equipment/tools
- Manual dexterity
- Ability to effectively communicate with crew, contractors and Job Superintendent(s)
- Understand instructions from supervisory positions, both written and verbal
- Possess necessary communication skills in both written and verbal forms
- Must be punctual, have a strong work ethic, and maintain a good attendance record
- Must be able to work as a team on all projects
Position Requirements:
- Consent to authorization of a pre-employment work screen
- Must be able to pass a drug screen
- Consent to authorization of a pre-employment Motor Vehicle Record request
- Class A CDL is preferred but not required
- Reliable transportation to and from work
- Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Willingness to work overtime, nights, weekends, as needed
- Willingness to travel/work out of town
Physical Requirements:
The physical requirements to successfully perform the job functions related to this position are:- Ability to reach below/at/above shoulders
- Pushing/Pulling
- Twisting/Bending
- Sitting/Standing/Balancing
- Operate machine controls
- Simple/Firm grasping
- Ability to carry up to 75 pounds
- Ability to lift/lower up to 75 pounds
- Squatting/Stooping/Crouching
- Kneeling/Crawling
Twehous Excavating will give consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
Construction Laborer
Twehous Excavating Company Inc Compensation and Benefit Offerings:
- Pay is commensurate with education and experience
- Health, Dental, and Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Potential for Advancement
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Be able to follow all Company or site-specific safety rules
- Performs heavy manual labor including, digging, lifting, climbing, carrying and installation
- Operates various hand tools, including but not limited to jackhammer, demo saws, shovels, and survey equipment,
- General housekeeping to maintain a safe and efficient worksite
- Cleaning and disposing of materials on the worksite
- Perform light maintenance on equipment and tools
- Erect and/or install traffic control signs and participate in traffic control activities
- Access manholes, enter confined spaces, and work from ladders
- Assist heavy equipment operators to secure attachments to equipment
- Safely rig equipment and/or tools
- Safely work in and around excavations
- Employees are expected to be flexible in their work and assume other responsibilities assigned by management, as deemed necessary
Education/Skills and Specifications:
- High School Degree (preferred)
- Basic or advanced math skills, knowledge of design/plans and construction principles
- General knowledge of construction materials, tools, and equipment
- Ability to work with different construction equipment/tools
- Manual dexterity
- Ability to effectively communicate with crew, contractors and Job Superintendent(s)
- Understand instructions from supervisory positions, both written and verbal
- Possess necessary communication skills in both written and verbal forms
- Must be punctual, have a strong work ethic, and maintain a good attendance record
- Must be able to work as a team on all projects
Position Requirements:
- Consent to authorization of a pre-employment work screen
- Must be able to pass a drug screen
- Consent to authorization of a pre-employment Motor Vehicle Record request
- Class A CDL is preferred but not required
- Reliable transportation to and from work
- Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Willingness to work overtime, nights, weekends, as needed
- Willingness to travel/work out of town
Physical Requirements:
The physical requirements to successfully perform the job functions related to this position are:- Ability to reach below/at/above shoulders
- Pushing/Pulling
- Twisting/Bending
- Sitting/Standing/Balancing
- Operate machine controls
- Simple/Firm grasping
- Ability to carry up to 75 pounds
- Ability to lift/lower up to 75 pounds
- Squatting/Stooping/Crouching
- Kneeling/Crawling
Twehous Excavating will give consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
Drilling & Blasting Superintendent
Twehous Excavating Company Inc Compensation and Benefit Offerings:
- Pay is commensurate with education and experience
- Health, Dental, and Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 401K with Company Match
- Potential for Advancement
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Design, load, and detonate blasts according to site-specific plans and regulatory standards
- Drill blast holes in designated patterns based on project requirements
- Monitor environmental conditions (weather, ground stability, geological anomalies etc.) to adjust blasting techniques as necessary
- Conduct post-blast inspections to ensure successful detonation and safety compliance.
- Follow all federal, state, and local safety regulations, including OSHA and MSHA guidelines
- Maintain and enforce strict safety protocols to protect workers, equipment, and surrounding areas
- Conduct pre-blast and post-blast safety checks
- Store, transport, and handle explosives in compliance with legal regulations
- Operate and maintain blasting equipment, including drills, seismographs and detonators
- Inspect tools and machinery before and after use to ensure proper functioning
- Troubleshoot issues related to detonation failure, misfires, or unexpected results
- Read and interpret site plans, and blasting specifications
- Calculate explosive quantities, charge distributions, and timing sequences for optimal results
- Communicate with engineers, site supervisors, and crew members to coordinate blast schedules
- Ensure blasting activities do not disrupt nearby structures, roadways, or sensitive areas
- Maintain detailed records of blast operations, safety procedures, and explosive usage
Education/Skills and Specifications:
- High School Degree (preferred)
- Basic or advanced math skills, knowledge of design/plans and construction principles
- General knowledge of construction materials, tools, and equipment
- Ability to work with different construction equipment/tools
- Manual dexterity
- Ability to effectively communicate with crew, contractors and Job Superintendent(s)
- Understand instructions from supervisory positions, both written and verbal
- Possess necessary communication skills in both written and verbal forms
- Must be punctual, have a strong work ethic, and maintain a good attendance record
- Must be able to work as a team on all projects
Position Requirements:
- Consent to authorization of a pre-employment work screen
- Must be able to pass a drug screen
- Consent to authorization of a pre-employment Motor Vehicle Record request
- Current Missouri Blaster’s License preferred
- Class A CDL w/ HAZMAT endorsement preferred
- Reliable transportation to and from work
- Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Willingness to work overtime, nights, weekends, as needed
- Willingness to travel/work out of town
Physical Requirements:
The physical requirements to successfully perform the job functions related to this position are:- Ability to reach below/at/above shoulders
- Pushing/Pulling
- Twisting/Bending
- Sitting/Standing/Balancing
- Simple/Firm grasping
- Ability to carry up to 75 pounds
- Ability to lift/lower up to 75 pounds
- Squatting/Stooping/Crouching
- Kneeling/Crawling
Twehous Excavating will give consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
Equipment Operator
Twehous Excavating Company Inc Compensation and Benefit Offerings:
- Pay is commensurate with education and experience
- Health, Dental, and Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Potential for Advancement
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Be able to follow all company or site-specific safety rules
- Operate heavy equipment in a safe and productive manner
- Routine maintenance on the equipment, to include, but not limited to, keeping equipment clean and operable
- Perform preventative maintenance on equipment as required including fluid and filter changes and parts lubrication
- Operate various hand tools, including but not limited to jackhammer, demo saws, shovels, and survey equipment
- Maintain clean and orderly worksite at all times.
- Employees are expected to be flexible in their work and assume other responsibilities assigned by management, as deemed necessary
Education/Skills and Specifications:
- High School Degree or GED
- Prior construction work experience or a certificate from an accredited Vocational/Trade School or higher
- Basic or advanced math skills, knowledge of design/plans and construction principles
- General knowledge of construction materials, tools, and equipment
- Ability to work with different construction equipment/tools
- Manual dexterity
- Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers, contractors and Job Superintendent(s)
- Understand instructions from supervisory positions, both written and verbal
- Possess necessary communication skills in both written and verbal forms
- Must be punctual, have a strong work ethic, and maintain a good attendance record
- Must be able to work as a team on all projects
Position Requirements:
- Consent to authorization of a pre-employment work screen
- Must be able to pass a drug screen
- Consent to authorization of a pre-employment Motor Vehicle Record request
- Class A CDL is preferred
- Reliable transportation to and from work
- Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Willingness to work overtime, nights, weekends, as needed
- Willingness to travel/work out of town
Physical Requirements:
The physical requirements to successfully perform the job functions related to this position are:- Ability to reach below/at/above shoulders
- Pushing/Pulling
- Twisting/Bending
- Sitting/Standing/Balancing
- Operate machine controls
- Simple/Firm grasping
- Ability to carry up to 75 pounds
- Ability to lift/lower up to 75 pounds
- Squatting/Stooping/Crouching
- Kneeling/Crawling
Twehous Excavating will give consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Twehous Excavating Company Inc Compensation and Benefit Offerings:
- Pay is commensurate with education and experience
- Health, Dental, and Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 401K with Company Match
- Potential for Advancement
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Perform repairs on equipment and vehicles, including but not limited to, diesel and gasoline engines, electrical systems, air brakes, hydraulic brakes, hydraulic systems, automatic transmissions and clutches, suspension systems and computer control systems.
- Perform welding repairs and fabrication to various types of equipment
- Perform engine tune-ups
- Repair/replace tires
- Record materials used and time spent on repairs
- Overhaul engines, both diesel and gasoline, to required specifications
- Use shop tools and testing or diagnostic equipment safely and efficiently
- Perform routine servicing and make minor repairs to vehicles and other equipment
- Fabricate, install, and repair various mechanical devices
- Use hand and power-driven tools and equipment such as grinders, hammers, sanders, drill presses, lathes, testing and welding equipment, and other mechanical shop tools and equipment
- Safely use a welder and cutting torch
- Other duties as assigned
Education/Skills and Specifications:
- High School Degree (preferred)
- 2-5 years of experience as a mechanic or mechanic’s helper OR a technical university degree or certificate
- Basic or advanced math skills
- General knowledge of construction materials, tools, and equipment
- Ability to work with different construction equipment/tools
- Manual dexterity
- Ability to effectively communicate with crew, contractors and Job Superintendent(s)
- Understand instructions from supervisory positions, both written and verbal
- Possess necessary communication skills in both written and verbal forms
- Must be punctual, have a strong work ethic, and maintain a good attendance record
- Must be able to work as a team on all projects
Position Requirements:
- Consent to authorization of a pre-employment work screen
- Must be able to pass a drug screen
- Consent to authorization of a pre-employment Motor Vehicle Record request
- Class A CDL is preferred but not required
- Reliable transportation to and from work
- Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Willingness to work overtime, nights, weekends, as needed
- Willingness to travel/work out of town
Physical Requirements:
The physical requirements to successfully perform the job functions related to this position are:- Ability to reach below/at/above shoulders
- Pushing/Pulling
- Twisting/Bending
- Sitting/Standing/Balancing
- Operate machine controls
- Simple/Firm grasping
- Ability to carry up to 75 pounds
- Ability to lift/lower up to 75 pounds
- Squatting/Stooping/Crouching
- Kneeling/Crawling
Twehous Excavating will give consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
Lube Mechanic
Twehous Excavating Company Inc Compensation and Benefit Offerings:
- Pay is commensurate with education and experience
- Health, Dental, and Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 401K with Company Match
- Potential for Advancement
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Perform routine maintenance, lubrication, and servicing of heavy equipment and machinery in field and shop.
- Check and replace engine oils, hydraulic fluids, coolants, and other necessary fluids.
- Identify mechanical issues and perform minor repairs on-site.
- Follow safety protocols when handling hazardous materials and operating machinery.
- Document services performed, including fluid levels, replaced parts, and any repairs made.
- Manage stock levels of lubricants, filters, and parts in the service truck.
- Communicate with equipment operators and site managers regarding service needs and equipment status.
- Provide on-site emergency repairs to minimize equipment downtime.
- Maintain and ensure the proper functioning of all tools and equipment in the lube truck.
- Other duties as assigned
Education/Skills and Specifications:
- High School Degree (preferred)
- 2-5 years of experience as a mechanic or mechanic’s helper OR a technical university degree or certificate
- Basic or advanced math skills
- General knowledge of construction materials, tools, and equipment
- Ability to work with different construction equipment/tools
- Manual dexterity
- Ability to effectively communicate with crew, contractors and Job Superintendent(s)
- Understand instructions from supervisory positions, both written and verbal
- Possess necessary communication skills in both written and verbal forms
- Must be punctual, have a strong work ethic, and maintain a good attendance record
- Must be able to work as a team on all projects
Position Requirements:
- Consent to authorization of a pre-employment work screen
- Must be able to pass a drug screen
- Consent to authorization of a pre-employment Motor Vehicle Record request
- Class A CDL is required
- Reliable transportation to and from work
- Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Willingness to work overtime, nights, weekends, as needed
- Willingness to travel/work out of town
Physical Requirements:
The physical requirements to successfully perform the job functions related to this position are:- Ability to reach below/at/above shoulders
- Pushing/Pulling
- Twisting/Bending
- Sitting/Standing/Balancing
- Simple/Firm grasping
- Ability to carry up to 75 pounds
- Ability to lift/lower up to 75 pounds
- Squatting/Stooping/Crouching
- Kneeling/Crawling
Twehous Excavating will give consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
Over The Road Truck Driver
Twehous Excavating Company Inc Compensation and Benefit Offerings:
- Pay is commensurate with education and experience
- Health, Dental, and Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 401K with Company Match
- Potential for Advancement
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Maintain a logbook to record miles covered and hours travelled, and ensure that all necessary documentation with respect to freight is filled out and submitted
- Record damages and shortages incurred. In addition, make sure that all receipts are kept safe and secure
- Observe and comply with all traffic regulations – federal, state, and local
- Inspect assigned vehicle regularly to identify and repair minor faults, and to report major mechanical breakdown to our shop manager
- Assist in the loading and unloading of goods or equipment to be transported
- Communicate with the dispatcher, supervisor, or clients using wireless devices or onboard computer systems
- Ensure safe transportation and delivery of freight to designated locations
- Report any delay that may affect the timely delivery of freight to the dispatcher and client
- Pay tolls and other necessary vehicle levies
- Immediately report any traffic violations, road accidents, and damage to the freight to the dispatcher and Safety Director
Education/Skills and Specifications:
- High School Degree (preferred)
- Basic or advanced math skills
- General knowledge of construction materials, tools, and equipment
- Ability to work with different construction equipment/tools
- Manual dexterity
- Ability to effectively communicate with crew, contractors, and Job Superintendent(s)
- Understand instructions from supervisory positions, both written and verbal
- Possess necessary communication skills in both written and verbal forms
- Must be punctual, have a strong work ethic, and maintain a good attendance record
- Must be able to work as a team on all projects
Position Requirements:
- Consent to authorization of a pre-employment work screen
- Must be able to pass a drug screen
- Consent to authorization of a pre-employment Motor Vehicle Record request
- Class A CDL is required
- Reliable transportation to and from work
- Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Willingness to work overtime, nights, weekends, as needed
- Willingness to travel/work out of town
Physical Requirements:
The physical requirements to successfully perform the job functions related to this position are:- Ability to reach below/at/above shoulders
- Pushing/Pulling
- Twisting/Bending
- Sitting/Standing/Balancing
- Operate machine controls
- Simple/Firm grasping
- Ability to carry up to 75 pounds
- Ability to lift/lower up to 75 pounds
- Squatting/Stooping/Crouching
- Kneeling/Crawling
Twehous Excavating will give consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
Rock Drill Operator
Twehous Excavating Company Inc Compensation and Benefit Offerings:
- Pay is commensurate with education and experience
- Health, Dental, and Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Potential for Advancement
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Be able to follow all Company or site-specific safety rules
- Drill rock using hydraulic drills on construction and rock quarry sites
- Perform routine maintenance on vehicles and drilling equipment
- Be aware of, and alert company maintenance personnel to, the need for repairs and maintenance of equipment beyond routine care
- Complete necessary equipment pre- and post-operation inspections, drill logs and workplace exam paperwork per company policy
- Interpret and use grade designs for quarry development.
- Assist with blasting operations
- Employees are expected to be flexible in their work and assume other responsibilities assigned by management, as deemed necessary
Education/Skills and Specifications:
- High School Degree (preferred)
- Basic or advanced math skills, knowledge of design/plans and construction principles
- General knowledge of construction materials, tools, and equipment
- Ability to work with different construction equipment/tools
- Manual dexterity
- Ability to effectively communicate with crew, contractors and Job Superintendent(s)
- Understand instructions from supervisory positions, both written and verbal
- Possess necessary communication skills in both written and verbal forms
- Must be punctual, have a strong work ethic, and maintain a good attendance record
- Must be able to work as a team on all projects
Position Requirements:
- Consent to authorization of a pre-employment work screen
- Must be able to pass a drug screen
- Consent to authorization of a pre-employment Motor Vehicle Record request
- Class A CDL is preferred but not required
- Reliable transportation to and from work
- Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Willingness to work overtime, nights, weekends, as needed
- Willingness to travel/work out of town
Physical Requirements:
The physical requirements to successfully perform the job functions related to this position are:- Ability to reach below/at/above shoulders
- Pushing/Pulling
- Twisting/Bending
- Sitting/Standing/Balancing
- Operate machine controls
- Simple/Firm grasping
- Ability to carry up to 75 pounds
- Ability to lift/lower up to 75 pounds
- Squatting/Stooping/Crouching
- Kneeling/Crawling
Twehous Excavating will give consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
Truck Mechanic
Twehous Excavating Company Inc Compensation and Benefit Offerings:
- Pay is commensurate with education and experience
- Health, Dental, and Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 401K with Company Match
- Potential for Advancement
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Perform repairs on medium- and heavy-duty trucks, including but not limited to, diesel and gasoline engines, electrical systems, air brakes, hydraulic brakes, hydraulic systems, automatic transmissions and clutches, suspension systems and computer control systems.
- Perform welding repairs and fabrication to various types of equipment
- Perform engine tune-ups
- Repair/replace tires
- Record materials used and time spent on repairs
- Overhaul engines, both diesel and gasoline, to required specifications
- Use shop tools and testing or diagnostic equipment safely and efficiently
- Perform routine servicing and make minor repairs to vehicles and other equipment
- Fabricate, install, and repair various mechanical devices
- Use hand and power-driven tools and equipment such as grinders, hammers, sanders, drill presses, lathes, testing and welding equipment, and other mechanical shop tools and equipment
- Safely use a welder and cutting torch
- Other duties as assigned
Education/Skills and Specifications:
- High School Degree (preferred)
- 2-5 years of experience as a mechanic or mechanic’s helper OR a technical university degree or certificate
- Basic or advanced math skills
- General knowledge of construction materials, tools, and equipment
- Ability to work with different construction equipment/tools
- Manual dexterity
- Ability to effectively communicate with crew, contractors and Job Superintendent(s)
- Understand instructions from supervisory positions, both written and verbal
- Possess necessary communication skills in both written and verbal forms
- Must be punctual, have a strong work ethic, and maintain a good attendance record
- Must be able to work as a team on all projects
Position Requirements:
- Consent to authorization of a pre-employment work screen
- Must be able to pass a drug screen
- Consent to authorization of a pre-employment Motor Vehicle Record request
- Class A CDL is preferred but not required
- Reliable transportation to and from work
- Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Willingness to work overtime, nights, weekends, as needed
- Willingness to travel/work out of town
Physical Requirements:
The physical requirements to successfully perform the job functions related to this position are:- Ability to reach below/at/above shoulders
- Pushing/Pulling
- Twisting/Bending
- Sitting/Standing/Balancing
- Operate machine controls
- Simple/Firm grasping
- Ability to carry up to 75 pounds
- Ability to lift/lower up to 75 pounds
- Squatting/Stooping/Crouching
- Kneeling/Crawling
