Construction Laborer

Resource Environmental Solutions LLC; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per Diem and hotel stay provided

Outdoor work environment

Job summary

Resource Environmental Solutions LLC seeks a motivated Laborer to join our restoration projects across the region. You will help with site preparation, landscaping, and general labor on active restoration sites such as wetlands and prairies.

Travel weekly with overnight stays may be required, and safety is a priority on every job. You’ll work hands-on with a skilled crew, learning erosion control, planting, and seeding techniques while contributing to a growing mission to restore ecosystems and

Qualifications

• Ability to operate and maintain various tools and equipment.
• Good communication skills and ability to work well within a team.
• Quick learner with the ability to take on new tasks effectively.
• A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to travel to job sites.

Responsibilities

• Perform site preparation, landscaping, and general labor on restoration sites.
• Operate and maintain tools and equipment safely.
• Assist in erosion control measures and site maintenance per plans.
• Follow safety protocols and review tasks with supervisor at end of day.
• Travel weekly Monday–Friday with overnight stays where required.

Skills

Operate tools

Teamwork

Quick learner

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Landscape equipment

Job description

At RES, we’re looking for purpose-driven individuals who are passionate about restoration and sustainability, and who want their work to make a lasting environmental impact. Our team members go above and beyond, bringing initiative, integrity, and a strong work ethic to every project. Collaboration is key—we thrive on teamwork, open communication, and diverse perspectives. In a field that constantly changes, we value those who are resilient, adaptable, and resourceful in the face of challenges. If you're intellectually curious, eager to learn, and ready to help restore ecosystems and protect natural resources, you’ll find your place here.

We’re seeking a motivated and dependableLaborer to join our hardworking team! If you enjoy working outdoors, thrive in a hands-on role, and take pride in delivering high-quality results, this is the job for you. As a Construction Laborer, you’ll be an integral part of our projects, helping with a variety of tasks including site preparation, landscaping, and general labor, on active restoration sites across your region. That may include wetlands, streambanks, prairies, or stormwater facilities. You’ll work alongside a skilled crew, contributing to projects that make a tangible impact. If you're ready to roll up your sleeves, work in a collaborative environment, and enjoy the satisfaction of seeing your work come to life, we want you on our team!

The ability to travel weekly Monday-Friday with overnight stay-- Per Diem and hotel stay provided-- Certain projects will require working weekends.

Why You’ll Love This Job

You’ll work hands-on in nature, helping bring real landscapes back to life

You’ll learn practical skills in planting, seeding, erosion control, and invasive species removal

You’ll gain experience using tools and equipment in the field

You’ll work on a tight-knit crew that values safety, teamwork, and hard work

You’ll be part of a growing company with a mission to restore the Earth

A Day in the Life

No two days are exactly the same, but here's a glimpse into what your day-to-day might look like:

Morning Kickoff

• Start your day by reviewing detailed work specifications and plans for the day’s tasks.
• Conduct safety checks on all tools and equipment, ensuring proper functionality and readiness.

Tool Operation

• Operate a variety of tools, including power tools like drills and circular saws, as well as landscape equipment like chainsaws and weed eaters, to perform critical tasks on-site.
• Work hands-on to implement erosion and sediment control measures, following detailed specifications to ensure compliance with environmental regulations. Seeding, mulching and matting
• Assist in setting up and maintaining traffic control systems to ensure safety around the work area
• Set-Up and maintenance of bypass water pumping & work area dewatering

End-of-Day Wrap-Up

• Clean and store tools and equipment, ensuring everything is ready for the next day.
• Review completed tasks with your supervisor to confirm everything meets the required standards and specifications.

Every day brings new challenges, making it a rewarding position for someone who enjoys hands-on work and making a direct impact on the environment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to50 lbsregularly.
• Capable of walking over uneven surfaces, climbing on construction equipment, and navigating hills.
• Comfortable working outdoors and performing tasks at ground level.

We would like to talk to you if you have many of the following:

• Ability to operate and maintain various tools and equipment.
• Quick learner with the ability to take on new tasks effectively.
• Good communication skills and ability to work well within a team.
• Ability to interpret and follow detailed work specifications.
• Familiarity with basic hand tools or landscape equipment
• A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to travel to job sites

What would make you stand out?

• High school diploma or GED.
• Prior experience in landscaping, construction, farming, or outdoor labor
• Understanding of erosion and sediment control guidelines
• Basic Knowledge of traffic control procedures

Please note that the “Day in the Life” section is not intended to be an exhaustive list of job duties, but rather a representative snapshot of typical responsibilities and work experiences at RES.

RES is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Voluntary Self-Identification

For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey.Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiringprocess or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in aconfidential file.

As set forth in Resource Environmental Solutions LLC’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows:

A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.

A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.

An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.

An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.