Excavation Laborer

Gabriel Group; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Gabriel Group seeks skilled, dependable individuals to join our excavation team. This hands-on role supports excavation, descaling, and site preparation projects.

The ideal candidate is comfortable outdoors in all weather, operates equipment safely and efficiently, and takes pride in delivering high-quality work. This position requires physical stamina, teamwork, and a strong commitment to safety and job-site excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience in excavation, construction, landscaping, or related field preferred.
• Ability to operate or learn excavation and grading equipment.
• Strong work ethic and reliability.
• Ability to lift heavy materials and perform physically demanding work.
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe and professional work environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate and assist with excavation, descaling, and site preparation equipment in a safe and efficient manner
• Perform digging, grading, trenching, soil compaction, and debris removal as required
• Work efficiently in all outdoor conditions including heat, cold, wind, and rain

Skills

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Safety-conscious

Education

High school

Job description

• Base Pay $40,000.00 - $60,000.00 / Year
• Job Category excavation, plumbing, home services
• Employee Type Full-Time Exempt
• Required Degree High school
• Travel 10%
• Manage Others No

Description

We are seeking skilled, dependable, and hardworking individuals to join our growing excavation team. This role is essential in supporting excavation, descaling, and site preparation projects. The ideal candidate is comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions, operates equipment safely and efficiently, and takes pride in delivering high-quality work.

This is a hands-on position that requires physical stamina, attention to detail, teamwork, and a strong commitment to safety and job site excellence.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate and assist with excavation, descaling, and site preparation equipment in a safe and efficient manner
• Perform digging, grading, trenching, soil compaction, and debris removal as required
• Work efficiently in all outdoor conditions including heat, cold, wind, and rain

Compensation

• Typical Earnings: Approximately $200-$300+ per dig day sold
• Higher performance levels qualify for higher commission percentages
• Commission earnings are performance-based and not guaranteed

High performers have the opportunity to consistently earn at the top of the commission range

Requirements

• Experience in excavation, construction, landscaping, or related field preferred
• Ability to operate or learn excavation and grading equipment
• Strong work ethic and reliability
• Ability to lift heavy materials and perform physically demanding work
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Commitment to maintaining a safe and professional work environment

Summary

EEO Employer:

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, age, national origin, veteran status, military status, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.