General Laborer (with Driver’s License)

Emerald Site Services, Inc.; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

Emerald Site Services, Inc. in Sacramento, California is looking for a General Laborer to support environmental and construction projects. This role involves hands-on physical labor, site preparation, and maintaining erosion control measures.

The ideal candidate should have a valid driver's license, a high school diploma or GED, and ideally 1+ years of experience in general labor or construction. Pay ranges from $18 to $20 per hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• 1+ years of experience in general labor, construction, or landscaping preferred.
• Ability to work outdoors in various conditions and lift/carry up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Correctly install essential erosion control and construction materials.
• Perform routine physical labor and site clean-up.
• Safely operate company vehicles to transport materials.

Skills

Ability to follow direct instructions

Teamwork

Basic site maintenance tasks

Experience towing a trailer

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand/power tools

Light machinery (e.g., skid steers, tractors)

Job description

Overview

Description The General Laborer plays a vital role in supporting our environmental and construction projects by performing hands-on physical labor, assisting with site setup, and maintaining erosion control measures. This position requires a reliable individual who can safely operate equipment, transport materials between job sites, and ensure our projects remain clean, safe, and efficient.

Responsibilities

• Site Preparation & Installation: Correctly install essential erosion control and construction materials, including silt fences, straw wattles, and blankets.
• Maintenance & Labor: Perform routine physical labor, site clean-up, and repairs to existing site setups, particularly after weather events.
• Driving & Logistics: Safely operate company vehicles to transport materials, tools, and crew members to various local job sites.
• Equipment Operation: Safely use hand/power tools and assist with or learn to operate light machinery (e.g., skid steers, tractors, hydroseeders) as needed.
• Landscape & Stabilization Support: Assist with hand-seeding, sod installation, and clearing vegetation to stabilize project sites.
• Safety Compliance: Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free job site while strictly adhering to OSHA standards and company safety protocols.

Qualifications & Skills

• Driver’s License: Must possess a valid driver’s license with a clean, acceptable driving record (required for driving company vehicles).
• Education: High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience: 1+ years of experience in general labor, construction, landscaping, or outdoor physical work is preferred, but we are willing to train the right person.
• Skills: Ability to follow direct instructions, work well as part of a team, and learn basic site maintenance tasks. Experience towing a trailer is a plus.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions, walk on uneven terrain, and lift/carry up to 50 lbs. regularly.

Work Environment

• Frequent exposure to outdoor elements including dust, mud, noise, and varying weather/temperatures.
• Daily travel to multiple local job sites is required.

Pay: $18-$20/hr DOE