Construction Laborer: Hands-On Field & Site Safety

Phillips Infrastructure; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Phillips Infrastructure in Detroit, MI is seeking a construction laborer to perform physical work at sites and assist other workers. Tasks include operating hand and power tools such as air hammers, cement mixers, surveying equipment, and more, plus site cleaning and preparation, trenching, scaffolding, and general waste removal.

Candidates will load materials, control traffic near work zones, and follow safety instructions from foreman.

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred.
• On-the-job training provided.
• Pre-employment physical examination required to assess health and fitness for the role.

Responsibilities

• Clean or prepare construction sites to eliminate hazards.
• Load, unload, or identify materials and tools and distribute them as needed.
• Control traffic near work zones with appropriate training.
• Signal equipment operators to guide machinery and movements.
• Dig ditches or trenches and backfill or level earth.
• Enter trenches or confined spaces after proper training if required.
• Adhere to safety considerations as directed by Foreman/Supervisor.

Skills

Physical labor

Tool operation

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma preferred

On-the-job training

Job description

Phillips Infrastructure in Detroit, MI is seeking a construction laborer to perform physical work at sites and assist other workers. Tasks include operating hand and power tools such as air hammers, cement mixers, surveying equipment, and more, plus site cleaning and preparation, trenching, scaffolding, and general waste removal.

Candidates will load materials, control traffic near work zones, and follow safety instructions from foreman.