Construction Laborer / Equipment Operator

D.G. Granade, Inc.; Cameron Park (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

D. G. Granade, Inc. in Northern California is seeking 2–3 construction laborers for an approximate four-week field assignment.

This hands-on role focuses on aggregate base placement, grading, raking, and operating basic equipment alongside the crew. Candidates should be reliable and able to work outdoors, on their feet, and able to follow directions. Previous construction or equipment experience is a plus, but willingness to learn and show up ready to work matters most.

Qualifications

• Reliability and effort are the most important qualifications for this position.
• Must be able to work outdoors, on your feet, and around construction equipment.
• Willing to learn to operate basic construction equipment.

Responsibilities

• Ground person alongside equipment operation.
• Spread and grade aggregate base.
• Rake and shovel material to grade.
• Operate a tractor to move and spread aggregate.
• Operate a roller for compaction.
• Assist with grade preparation and compaction.
• General material handling and site cleanup.
• Perform other general construction labor as needed.

Skills

Reliability

Punctuality

Physical labor

Safety awareness

Job description

D. G. Granade, Inc. is looking to hire 2–3 construction laborers for an approximately four-week field assignment.

This is a hands-on position primarily involving aggregate base placement and compaction. Previous construction or equipment experience is preferred, but not required. We are willing to train dependable people who show up ready to work.

The work will primarily include:

• Working as a ground person alongside equipment.
• Spreading and grading aggregate base.
• Raking and shoveling material to grade.
• Operating a tractor to move and spread aggregate.
• Operating a roller for compaction.
• Assisting with grade preparation and compaction.
• General material handling and site cleanup.
• Other general construction labor as needed.

This is physical, outdoor construction work. You need to be comfortable working on your feet, using hand tools, raking and shoveling material, and working around construction equipment.

What We're Looking For:

Experience is a plus, but reliability and effort are the most important qualifications for this position.

You should:

• Show up every day and be on time.
• Be willing to work hard and stay productive.
• Be able to follow directions.
• Work safely around equipment and other crew members.
• Be capable of physical construction labor.
• Be willing to learn to operate a tractor and roller.
• Take care of company tools and equipment.
• Have reliable transportation.

Experience with sitework, grading, aggregate base, compaction, tractors, rollers, skid steers, or similar equipment is preferred but not required.

Position:

• Temporary construction position – approximately 4 weeks.
• 2–3 positions available.
• Full-time during the project.
• Immediate start.
• Pay based on skill and experience.

D. G. Granade, Inc. is an established Northern California general contractor. We expect our people to be organized, accountable, and consistent.

You don't need to know everything on day one. You do need to show up on time, be ready to work, listen, learn, and put in an honest day's effort.