Laborer (Earthwork Construction)

Phillips Infrastructure; North Port (FL); On-site; USD 31,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction company is seeking a Laborer (Earthwork Construction) for full-time physical labor at construction sites in North Port, Florida. Responsibilities include site preparation, material handling, and compliance with safety guidelines. This entry-level position offers the opportunity to operate various tools and machinery in a dynamic construction environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate hand and power tools of various types.
• Compliance with safety considerations and ability to work in confined spaces.
• Industry: Construction

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.
• Signal equipment operators for alignment and movement.
• Dig ditches or trenches and backfill excavations.
• May enter trenches or confined spaces after training
• Follow safety guidelines as directed by Foreman or Supervisor

Skills

Physical stamina

Tools handling

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

Laborer (Earthwork Construction) role at Phillips Infrastructure. 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 and other waste materials.

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

Qualifications / Job Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Construction