Laborer

HEI Civil; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

HEI Civil is seeking a motivated Construction Laborer in Charlotte, North Carolina. The role involves physical labor at underground utility construction sites, operating tools, and assisting with various tasks. Responsibilities include maintaining clean job sites, performing materials handling, and ensuring safety compliance. Preferred qualifications include a high school diploma and 2+ years of construction experience. This non-exempt position requires strength and endurance, and ability to work in a variety of conditions.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift heavy materials.
• Comfort working in high-stress environments with extreme weather fluctuations.
• 2+ years construction industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual work in preparing the site for construction.
• Excavate and fill trenches and ditches.
• Maintain a clean job site and secure the area.

Skills

Physical strength and endurance

Basic understanding of construction principles

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated Construction Laborer who performs tasks involving physical labor at underground utility construction projects, operating a variety of hand and power tools, and assisting in various construction‑related tasks. The Construction Laborer will be based in Charlotte, North Carolina and the position is non‑exempt.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of tasks involving strenuous manual labor in underground utility construction projects; performs manual work in preparing the site for the contracted scope of work.
• Shovels dirt, concrete, asphalt, and various other construction materials into construction areas.
• Excavates and fills trenches and ditches.
• Maintains a clean job site: picks up and delivers all tools and equipment and secures the job site each day to eliminate potential hazards.
• Performs materials handling and storage.
• Loads and unloads trucks and hauls and hoists materials.
• Ensures that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed; brings problems to the attention of the foreman, safety director, or supervisor.
• Assist pipe layer, equipment operator, and foreman as needed.
• Traffic control flagging as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Basic understanding of construction principles and procedures.
• Must have physical strength and endurance.
• Ability to lift heavy materials.
• Comfort working in a high‑stress environment with extreme weather fluctuations.

Education and Experience

• Education: High school diploma/GED preferred.
• Experience: 2+ years construction industry experience preferred.