Construction Laborer – Highway Projects (Day 1 Benefits)

Southeast Connections LLC; Lebanon (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401K with company match after 3 months

Job summary

Southeast Connections LLC is seeking a construction laborer to perform essential field tasks on highway and heavy construction projects. The role involves physical labor, handling tools and equipment, site preparation, trenching, scaffolding, and debris removal, all while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Candidates should be capable of working under demanding field conditions, with strong physical stamina and a commitment to following company protocols.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of water/gas installation techniques and standards is preferred.
• Operator qualifications and fusion license are advantageous; multiple years of laborer experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical labor on highway and heavy construction projects.
• Operate hand and power tools as needed to support tasks.
• Prepare sites, dig trenches, erect scaffolding, and remove debris.
• Assist in installing pipes and drains and lay out temporary structures.
• Place traffic signs and ensure safety protocols are followed on site.
• Load and unload equipment, trim and shape materials, and perform OQ tasks.
• Provide training to apprentices and new hires as required.

Skills

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Ability to read and follow specs

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Hand tools

Pipe fusion equipment

Job description

Hydro-X LLC, provides inclusive infrastructure solutions for the natural gas industry. We construct the systems and facilities to transport the nation's cleanest burning energy resource. Hydro-X LLC offers complete construction services that include pipeline construction, installation, maintenance, repairs, stations, facility modification and new construction. From Senior Management to the "boots on the ground", Hydro-X, LLC is dedicated & determined to remain the industry leader and earn continued respect from clients through our professionalism.

We offer excellent compensation and industry-leading benefits, such as health, dental and vision, life insurance, STD and LTD starting on DAY 1. Eligibility for Company matching 401K benefit after 3 months of employment. Position Overview:

The construction laborer performs physical labor tasks at highway and heavy construction projects. The position may operate various hand and power tools and may clean and prepare sites, dig trenches, set braces to support the sides of excavations, erect scaffolding, clean up rubble and debris, and remove waste materials.

Essential Functions:

• Execute job deliverables according to customer specifications and contract requirements.
• Manage cost control, margin expectations, productivity, change orders, and equipment reporting.
• Ensure all project work is compliant with installation standards and is being performed safely and correctly.
• Promote and monitor the safety of team members.
• Prepare sites to ensure maximum optimization of construction work procedures.
• Clean debris, trash, and hazardous materials from construction sites
• Dig trenches as instructed
• Assist in installing pipes and drains
• Erect temporary structures
• Place traffic signs to warn traffic of construction in process
• Clean and maintain construction equipment appropriately
• Load and unload equipment from trucks
• Fill potholes to facilitate the construction process
• Ensure that all work is being done in compliance with the company’s protocols
• Train apprentices and new hires in construction labor work
• Use hand tools to cut and shape material as per instructions
• Performs OQ (Operator Qualification) tasks
• Performs plastic pipe fusion
• Ensures that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed. Brings problems to the attention of the foreman
  
  

Qualifications:

Education Preferred: High school diploma

Experience Preferred: Knowledge of water/gas installation techniques and standards, obtains all operator qualifications as well as fusion license, has multiple years’ experience as a Laborer.

Physical Demands The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The position lifts heavy objects (up to including 50 pounds), walks and stands for long periods of time and performs strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions. The employee lifts, pushes, pulls or carries objects; uses abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue. The position requires the ability to move arms and legs quickly. The employee must have excellent stamina.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.