Civil Laborer

Smartsearchonline; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Smartsearchonline is seeking a Civil Laborer in Escondido, CA to support crews installing and repairing telecommunication lines and equipment. Responsibilities include gathering materials, hand locating utilities, digging trenches, grading landscapes, and safely operating jobsite equipment.

The role requires a high school diploma, a valid driver license, and the ability to pass a background check. Prior civil/construction labor experience is preferred for this contract-to-hire position.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Valid Driver License may be required with a satisfactory driving record.
• Must clear criminal background check.
• Prior civil/construction laboring experience required.

Responsibilities

• Gathers materials for the job each day and ensures the crew has everything required.
• Safely distributes materials at job site.
• Hand locates existing utilities.
• Hand grades landscape areas.
• Hand digs trenches for conduits.
• Safely operates construction/jobsite equipment.
• Unloads and replaces and secures equipment, backfill or perform further operation after completion of ditch line digs for gas mains, both new and existing.
• Lifts heavy equipment for installation, when needed.
• Perform other duties as required and/or assigned.
• All other duties as required.

Skills

Dependable

Follow directions

Safety oriented

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Job Details

Job Title: Civil Laborer

Location: Escondido, CA

Posted: 8/12/2026

Job ID: 86824

Job Category: Labor

Position Type: Contract to Hire

Duration: temp to hire

Shift: 1

Positions Available: 12

About Us

Our Client is a full service, self-performing, turnkey, infrastructure solutions provider for the wireless and wireline telecommunications industry. They are a single point of accountability for designing, building, upgrading, and maintaining your networks. No project hands-off minimizes overall development time & cost and maximizes quality control. Our areas of expertise are Site acquisition, Architecture, engineering & design, Project & construction management, Installation & maintenance, Product Sales & Distributio

Purpose and Scope

The Civil Laborer is responsible for supporting the crew by assisting with the installation and repair of telecommunication lines and equipment. They gather materials needed to complete daily work at the job site, perform manual labor as needed, and promote a safe work environment.

Responsibilities

• Gathers materials for the job each day and ensures the crew has everything required.


• Safely distributes materials at job site.


• Hand locates existing utilities.


• Hand grades landscape areas.


• Hand digs trenches for conduits.


• Safely operates construction/jobsite equipment.


• Unlades and replaces and secures equipment, backfill or perform further operation after completion of ditch line digs for gas mains, both new and existing.


• Lifts heavy equipment for installation, when needed.


• Perform other duties as required and/or assigned.


• All other duties as required.

Skills

• Dependable and reliable.


• Able to take and follow directions.


• Safety-oriented.

Education / Training

• High School graduate or equivalent.


• Potentially requires driving between job sites. Valid Driver License required with a satisfactory driving record.


• Must clear criminal background check.


• Prior experience in a civil/construction laboring position required

Compensation

$26/hr