Laborer (Earthwork Construction)

Phillips Infrastructure; Port Saint Lucie (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Phillips Infrastructure is seeking dedicated laborers for positions involving physical work at construction sites in Port Saint Lucie, Florida. Responsibilities include cleaning sites, operating tools, and assisting in site preparation.

Candidates will need to comply with safety protocols and undergo a pre-employment physical examination to ensure they can perform essential job duties. A strong focus on teamwork and adherence to safety guidelines is essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate hand and power tools safely.
• Understanding of safety protocols at construction sites.
• Basic skills in physical labor and team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Clean and prepare construction sites to eliminate hazards.
• Load, unload, or identify building materials or tools.
• Control traffic around work zones.

Job description

Summary

This position involves physical labor at construction sites and assisting other workers. Employees may operate hand and power tools such as air hammers, earth tampers, cement mixers, small mechanical hoists, surveying and measuring equipment, and various other instruments. They will also clean and prepare sites, dig trenches, set braces to support excavations, erect scaffolding, and clean up rubble and waste materials.

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.

Health and Fitness Requirement

Candidates that accept an offer of employment are required to undergo and successfully complete a pre‑employment physical examination. The examination includes a series of tests and evaluations conducted by a certified medical professional to assess overall physical health, identify any potential medical conditions that could interfere with job performance, and verify that the candidate is capable of safely performing the essential duties of the position. Completion and clearance of this physical are mandatory steps in the hiring process.