Excavation Laborer

Onyx Corporation; Acton (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Onyx Corporation, based in Acton, Massachusetts, is seeking a full-time Excavation Laborer. This role involves responsibilities such as pipe installation, trenching, and site preparation, requiring familiarity with heavy machinery and adherence to safety protocols.

The ideal candidate will have experience in excavation, valid certifications, and the ability to work in varying weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work in all types of weather, including extremely hot and extremely cold temperatures.
• Must be able to lift and move up to 75 pounds.
• Must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, and stand.

Responsibilities

• Site work preparation to include digging trenches and backfilling holes.
• Loading and unloading site materials.
• Cleaning the work site by removing hazards and disposing materials.

Skills

Ability to follow specific verbal and written instructions

Familiarity with grade elevations and project layout

Effective communication with other workers

Aptitude in math

Comfortable around large construction machinery

Ability to work in fast-paced team environment

Education

Valid driver’s license

OSHA 10 certification

DOT Certificate

Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in excavation work

Job description

ONYX CORPORATION, a family owned and operated company for 45 years, is hiring for a full-time Laborer in our Excavation Division. Onyx is an established and well-known staple in the surrounding communities that has gained our excellent reputation based solely on word of mouth and referrals from clients, architects, engineers and builders. Our work involves large scale public site work projects, high end residential landscape, and a sand & gravel operation.

Excavation Laborer

The Excavation Laborer is responsible for pipe installation, trenching, concrete and/or masonry installation, cleaning & prepping construction work sites in a timely and effective manner as part of a work site crew.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Site work preparation to include digging trenches and backfilling holes
• Installation to include scaffolding setup, bracing, and temporary structure for site setup
• Loading and unloading site materials
• Assisting equipment operators and drivers with their duties
• Cleaning the work site by removing hazards, materials, and debris and disposing in a workmanlike manner

Required Skills/Abilities

• Have ability to follow specific verbal and written instructions
• Familiarity with grade elevations and project layout
• Ability to effectively communicate with other workers on site and report project status and issues that may arise to the site Foreman and Superintendent
• Aptitude in math
• Comfortable around large construction machinery and signaling to operators to facilitate alignment, movement, and adjustment of machinery, equipment, and materials
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, safe team environment

Education And Experience

• Valid driver’s license
• OSHA 10 certification
• DOT Certificate (acquired within one month after date of hire)
• Ability to pass a drug test.
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience laboring in public or private excavation work

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to work in all types of weather, including extremely hot and extremely cold temperatures
• Must be able to lift and move up to 75 pounds
• Must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, and stand