Heavy Construction Laborer — Outdoor Fieldwork & Team Safety

Casella Construction, Inc.; Keene (NH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurances

Voluntary Short- & Long-Term DISABILTY

Voluntary Accident and Critical Illnes

Job summary

Casella Construction, Inc. is seeking skilled heavy construction laborers to join our Construction Division in Keene, NH. You will support hands-on heavy civil work across diverse projects, learn from experienced crews, and contribute from start to finish.

The ideal candidate enjoys outdoor work, prioritizes safety, and values teamwork. This role offers opportunities to gain exposure to site development, utilities, grading, demolition, materials handling, and winter maintenance.

Qualifications

• Ability to listen, understand, and follow directions.
• Ability to remain flexible as assignments change.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and supervisors.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to work some weekends and nights, as needed.
• Must be able to travel out of town for a day or up to a week, as needed.
• Participation in regulatory training (First Aid/CPR, OSHA 10, Flagging, Spotter).
• Familiarity with safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a safe work environment.
• Independently performs core construction labor duties, including jobsite preparation, material handling, cleanup, tool use, traffic control, equipment spotting, daily paperwork, and basic utility support, with limited supervision.
• Guides other laborers on tasks and equipment.
• Responsible for proper maintenance of all tools and equipment.
• Spreads gravel, asphalt, and other materials over surfaces.
• Installs water and sewer lines as assigned.
• Follows verbal and written instructions and performs tasks with little to no supervision.
• Completes daily paperwork.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Completes required training, both in person and online, as needed or required.
• Winter Maintenance responsibilities: plow snow, operate snow removal equipment, handle vehicles for snow removal, work in cold weather.

Skills

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Regulatory training

Education

High School Diploma or GED

HAZWOPER 40hr certification

Tools

HDPE welding

Water/sewer pipe installation

Concrete finishing

Site grading

Job description

Casella Construction, Inc. is seeking skilled heavy construction laborers to join our Construction Division in Keene, NH. You will support hands-on heavy civil work across diverse projects, learn from experienced crews, and contribute from start to finish.

The ideal candidate enjoys outdoor work, prioritizes safety, and values teamwork. This role offers opportunities to gain exposure to site development, utilities, grading, demolition, materials handling, and winter maintenance.