At Spear D Construction, we take pride in being an award-winning company built on a foundation of excellence and innovation. Our life-changing culture fosters growth, collaboration, and success, making us a sought-after workplace for experienced professionals looking to elevate their careers.
Our mission is simple yet powerful: to provide a stable and supportive work environment while earning the respect of our peers and industry leaders. We achieve this by staying true to our core values—honesty, hard work, respect, compassion, and consistency—which guide everything we do.
Why work for Spear D Construction?
- Competitive Pay + Weekly Paychecks – Get paid weekly for your hard work.
- Work Local, Be Home More – Enjoy more time at home with local job opportunities.
- Quality, Well-Maintained Equipment – Work with equipment that supports safety and productivity.
- Full Benefits + 401(k) – Medical, dental, vision, retirement benefits, and company-provided life insurance.
- Flexible Paid Time Off (FTO) – Enjoy flexibility to balance work and personal time.
- Training & Career Advancement – Build your skills and grow with a growing company.
- Great Company Culture – Be part of a team built on respect, integrity, and teamwork.
Job Description
Spear D Construction is seeking a dependable, hardworking, and motivated Dirt Laborer – Tech I to join our grading and earthwork crews.
This entry-level position supports daily construction activities, including site preparation, excavation, grading, backfilling, and compaction. The Dirt Laborer will work alongside experienced crew members and equipment operators to help ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and according to company standards.
The ideal candidate enjoys hands-on work, follows directions, works well with a team, and is eager to learn and develop skills in heavy civil construction.
Job Responsibilities
- Assist crews with grading, excavation, earthwork, and site preparation.
- Perform general labor duties, including digging, shoveling, raking, and moving materials.
- Help prepare and level subgrade and base materials.
- Assist with backfilling, moisture conditioning, and compaction.
- Use hand tools such as shovels, rakes, picks, brooms, and hammers.
- Safely operate small equipment, including plate compactors and jumping jacks, as trained and authorized.
- Assist equipment operators with grading, trenching, and material placement.
- Help establish and maintain grade stakes, elevations, and jobsite markings.
- Assist with traffic control setup and maintaining safe work areas.Maintain tools, equipment, and clean, organized jobsites.
- Follow directions from Foremen, Operators, and experienced crew members.
- Follow all company safety procedures and OSHA regulations.
Job Requirements
- Strong work ethic, dependability, and willingness to learn.
- Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting, digging, bending, and standing for extended periods.
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather and jobsite conditions.
- Ability to safely use basic hand tools and small construction equipment.
- Willingness to follow instructions and work effectively as part of a crew.
- Strong attention to safety and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Ability to communicate effectively with crew members and supervisors.
- Dependable attendance, punctuality, and a positive attitude.
- Ability to work overtime or weekends as needed.
Qualifications
- Entry-level position; previous dirt work or construction experience is not required.
- Previous grading, excavation, earthwork, or general construction labor experience is a plus.
- Basic knowledge of hand tools and construction equipment preferred.
- Willingness to learn grading, compaction, and earthwork techniques.
- Ability to perform physically demanding work in outdoor construction environments.
- Strong teamwork and communication skills.
- Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record if assigned a company vehicle.
$18.00 - $22.00
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.