Laborer

APTIM; Wantagh (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Holidays

401(k)

Job summary

APTIM is seeking a Laborer in Wantagh, NY to support asphalt cutting, trenching, pipeline installation, bedding, compaction, traffic control and basin refurbishing under the supervision of the Construction Manager.

The role involves loading trucks, stockpiling soil/asphalt, backfill, compaction, erosion control, and pipe bedding. Project starts June 8, 2026, with Federal prevailing wage applied. Requires passing drug screen, physical, valid license and reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• Experience in civil construction and site support.
• No felonies and a clean driving record are required.
• Ability to pass a drug screen and physical.
• Must live within daily commute of Wantagh, NY.

Responsibilities

• Use of hand tools.
• Install erosion control measures.
• Place pipe bedding material and pipe installation.
• Backfill trenches and perform compaction.
• Flag vehicle traffic and perform site restoration.
• Load trucks and stockpile excavated soil and asphalt.

Skills

Civil Construction

No Felonies

Clean driving record

Dependable transportation

Pass drug screen

Local commute to Wantagh

Job description

Job Overview

Under direction of Construction Manager, provide support to asphalt cutting, trenching, pipeline installation, bedding placement, compaction, traffic control and basin refurbishing activities (loading trucks and stockpile excavated soil and asphalt, effluent pipe installation, backfill, compaction, and restructuring existing basins). The base company wage for the Laborer position is $30.00/hr. However, for this project, the Laborer position will be paid the Federal prevailing wage for work performed. It is anticipated to start work on June 8, 2026.

Job Overview

Under direction of Construction Manager, provide support to asphalt cutting, trenching, pipeline installation, bedding placement, compaction, traffic control and basin refurbishing activities (loading trucks and stockpile excavated soil and asphalt, effluent pipe installation, backfill, compaction, and restructuring existing basins). The base company wage for the Laborer position is $30.00/hr. However, for this project, the Laborer position will be paid the Federal prevailing wage for work performed. It is anticipated to start work on June 8, 2026.

Project Description: HDPE pipeline and basin infrastructure construction.

The base company wage for the Laborer position is $30.00 / hr.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities

• Use of hand tools
• Ability to work in team environment in safe and productive manner
• Install erosion control measures
• Clear vegetation
• Ability to safely operate a 5-6 yd, single axle, manual transmission dump truck (No CDL license necessary) to transport excess soil and asphalt to laydown area.
• Place pipe bedding material
• Pipe installation
• Compaction and backfilling trench
• Flagging vehicle traffic
• Perform site restoration

Basic Qualifications

• Civil Construction
• No Felonies
• Clean driving record with valid license
• Dependable transportation and cell phone
• Must live within daily commute of Wantagh, New York
• Able to pass drug screen and physical

Work Schedule

• 5 days/week with 8 hrs/day

Physical Requirements

Strength: Standing 50% Walking 20% Sitting 30% Lifting 35 lb. Carrying 35 lb. Pushing 0 ft-lb. Pulling 0 ft-lb. 2. Climbing O Balancing O 3. Stooping O Kneeling O Crouching O Crawling O Reaching Handling C Fingering C

Explanation for Symbols

NP=Not Present, O=Occasionally (0-33%), F= Frequently (34-66%), C=Constantly (67-100%)

About APTIM

APTIM enhances the quality of the environment, wellbeing of people, resilience of communities, and opportunity for employees to make a difference, not just a living. A leading professional solutions firm, we specialize in environmental, sustainability, resilience, and infrastructure solutions. Our team of experts provide these integrated solutions for forward-thinking government agencies, commercial and industrial clients, and energy customers. Together, we create sustainable and resilient communities for all.

What You Can Expect From APTIM

• Work that is worthy of your time and talent
• Respect and flexibility to live a full life at work and at home
• Dogged determination to deliver for our clients and communities
• A voice in making our company better
• Investment into your personal and professional development

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay range for this position is $30 per hour. Compensation depends on several factors including: experience, education, key skills, geographic location of the position, client requirements, external market competitiveness, and internal equity among other employees within APTIM.

Employee Benefits

APTIM Federal Services, LLC is committed to providing an extensive range of benefits that protect and promote the health and financial well‑being of our employees and their families through the APTIM Benefits Marketplace https://aptim.makeityoursource.com/.

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance: Through the marketplace, our employees can choose benefits from five metallic levels and several carriers to find the right benefits that work for them in their location.
• Company paid and optional Life insurance
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance
• Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity coverage
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave (eligibility based on company policy and applicable law)
• 401(k) APTIM offers three 401k plans through the Aon Pooled Employer Plan (PEP). The specific plan you are eligible for depends on the business unit you are in. The details of the largest plan are found here:
• APTIM 401(k) Guide
• APTIM - Helpful Documents

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