Construction Laborer (Trainee)

New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc.; Camp Hill (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental

401k

Vacation

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Supplemental Unemployment Benefits

Job summary

New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc. is seeking a Construction Laborer (Trainee) in Camp Hill, PA to develop the skills required to join the laborer crew under foreperson supervision.

You will read roadway plans, assist with erosion control, traffic protection, and asphalt patching and compaction on local projects. The position emphasizes safety, QA standards, and teamwork with opportunities for hands-on growth as you progress to a skilled laborer role.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and willingness to grow and learn.
• Team Mindset - "The NESL Way".
• Focus on Safety, Quality, and Accuracy.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid driver's license and meets NESL's standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop all skills required to perform as a member of the laborer crew under the direction of the foreperson.
• Read roadway plans and standard drawings with the labor crew and foreperson.
• Assist with erosion and sediment control measures, traffic maintenance and protection, and asphalt patching and compacting.
• Perform related duties as directed by the Foreperson.

Skills

Positive attitude

Team mindset

Safety focus

Willingness to learn

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Construction Laborer (Trainee) - What Will You Do?

• Develop all skills required to perform as a member of the laborer crew under the direction of the foreperson.
• Work with labor crew and foreperson in the reading of roadway plans and standard drawings.
• Tasks involving installation of erosion and sediment control measures, the maintenance and protection of traffic, and asphalt patching and compacting.
• Other related duties as directed by the Foreperson.

Orientation:

• Company Overview – Safety & EEO Policy
• Job bulletin board
• Introduction of Job Superintendent
• Superintendent’s expectation of Trainee
• Introduction to Operator Forman (Immediate Supervisor)
• Foreman’s expectation of Trainee
• Complete explanation of Trainee’s assignment
• Overview of project

Skilled Laborer (Road) Trainee:

• Toolbox safety meeting.
• Instruction on plan reading and standard drawings.
• Receive instruction, observe and assist the foreman and laborer crew as outlined in job description
• Receive general understanding and use of all hand and power tools to be used on this project.
• Review procedures for the maintenance and protection of traffic.
• Introduction, demonstration and care of all equipment.
• Review methods of erosion and sediment control measures.
• Review material delivery procedures.
• Review asphalt patching and compacting procedures.
• Review labor tasks for road grading.
• Receive additional instruction from foreman.

Skilled Laborer (Road) Trainee:

• Toolbox safety meeting.
• Assist the foreman and laborer crew in all tasks as outlined in the job description.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the use of all hand and power tools used on this project.
• Demonstrate ability to assist in laying out of plans for smooth operation.
• Demonstrate ability to work independently with the laborer work crew.
• Demonstrate the ability to assist with the maintenance and protection of traffic.
• Demonstrate the ability to assist with the material delivery procedures.
• Demonstrate the ability to patch and compact asphalt.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the labor tasks for road grading.
• Demonstrate the ability to receive additional instruction from laborer foreman, as deemed necessary.

At the completion of the core training, the Trainee will be afforded work experience as a skilled laborer and will be paid in accordance with wage rates scale for the work performed. Every effort will be made to retain the Trainee as long as there is work available in the classification from which the Trainee has recently completed his/her training.

Requirements - Who Are We Looking For?

• Positive attitude and willingness to grow and learn.
• Team Mindset - "The NESL Way"
• Focus on Safety, Quality, and Accuracy
• Experience in construction or manufacturing is a plus, but not required.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid driver's license and meets NESL's standards.

Why Apply?

• Construction Season normally runs from Easter to Thanksgiving.
• Primarily local travel and home daily.
• High Earnings Potential - Prevailing Wage Work (Base Rate + Fringe).
• Winters Off (Certain Positions) – Due to the seasonality of our work, some positions enjoy winters off while still earning year-round benefits.
• Competitive Benefit Package - Medical, Vision, Dental, 401k, Vacation, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Supplemental Unemployment Benefits, etc.

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