Earthwork Construction Laborer – Hands-On Field Role

Phillips Infrastructure; Port Charlotte (FL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Phillips Infrastructure in Port Charlotte, FL seeks a construction laborer to support site operations across projects. You will perform physical tasks, assist skilled trades, and handle hand and power tools while maintaining safety standards.

The role requires ability to work outdoors, lift heavy materials, and follow supervisor directions to ensure timely, quality work on active job sites. Training provided as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical.
• Experience with site prep and material handling is helpful.
• Willingness to operate hand and power tools as part of daily duties.

Responsibilities

• Clean or prepare construction sites to eliminate hazards.
• Load, unload, or identify building materials and tools and distribute them to locations.
• Control traffic near work zones with training provided.
• Signal equipment operators for alignment and movement with training.
• Dig trenches or backfill and level earth using tools.
• May need to enter trenches or confined spaces after training.
• Follow safety guidelines as directed by Foreman/Supervisor.

Skills

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Communication

Tools

Air hammers

Earth tampers

Cement mixers

Surveying equipment

Small mechanical hoists

Job description

Phillips Infrastructure in Port Charlotte, FL seeks a construction laborer to support site operations across projects. You will perform physical tasks, assist skilled trades, and handle hand and power tools while maintaining safety standards.

The role requires ability to work outdoors, lift heavy materials, and follow supervisor directions to ensure timely, quality work on active job sites. Training provided as needed.