Laborer (Earthwork Construction)

Phillips Infrastructure; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction company is seeking a Laborer (Earthwork Construction) in Fayetteville, NC. Responsibilities include preparing sites, operating tools, digging trenches, and ensuring safety compliance. A high school diploma is preferred, and candidates must successfully complete a pre-employment physical. This role requires physical labor and teamwork in a construction environment.

Qualifications

• Follow specific directions.
• Perform a variety of duties, which may often change.
• Work within standards of accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Clean or prepare construction sites to eliminate possible hazards.
• Load, unload, or identify building materials, machinery, or tools.
• Control traffic passing near work zones.
• Dig ditches or trenches, backfill excavations, or compact and level earth.

Education

High school diploma preferred

Job description

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Summary
This position is responsible for tasks involving physical labor at construction sites and assisting other workers. Employees may operate hand and power tools of all types: air hammers, earth tampers, cement mixers, small mechanical hoists, surveying and measuring equipment, and a variety of other equipment and instruments. They may also clean and prepare sites, dig trenches, set braces to support the sides of excavations, erect scaffolding, and clean up rubble other waste materials.

• Clean or prepare construction sites to eliminate possible hazards
• Load, unload, or identify building materials, machinery, or tools while distributing them to the appropriate locations
• Control traffic passing near, in, or around work zones with appropriate training provided
• Signal equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, or adjustment of machinery, equipment, or materials with appropriate training provided
• Dig ditches or trenches, backfill excavations, or compact and level earth using picks, shovels, pneumatic tampers, or rakes
• May be required to enter trenches and/or confined spaces after receiving proper training
• Understand and comply with safety considerations as set herein and as directed by the Foreman/Supervisor

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Clean or prepare construction sites to eliminate possible hazards
• Load, unload, or identify building materials, machinery, or tools while distributing them to the appropriate locations
• Control traffic passing near, in, or around work zones with appropriate training provided
• Signal equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, or adjustment of machinery, equipment, or materials with appropriate training provided
• Dig ditches or trenches, backfill excavations, or compact and level earth using picks, shovels, pneumatic tampers, or rakes
• May be required to enter trenches and/or confined spaces after receiving proper training
• Understand and comply with safety considerations as set herein and as directed by the Foreman/Supervisor

Requirements

• Follow specific directions
• Perform a variety of duties, which may often change
• Work within standards of accuracy
• Repeat tasks according to set procedures and safety requirements

Education And Experience

• High school diploma preferred
• On-the-job training required

Candidates that accept an offer of employment are required to undergo and successfully complete a pre-employment physical examination. This exam is essential to ensure that all potential employees meet the necessary health and fitness standards for the role.