Laborer - Tobyhanna

Horst Group; Mount Pocono (PA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Horst Group is seeking an Excavating Laborer to join their team, offering opportunities for career growth in excavation and site development. The position entails maintaining job sites, operating equipment, and ensuring safety standards. Excellent benefits include medical coverage, a 401K match, and tuition assistance.

Benefits

Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

401K match and profit sharing

Short Term Disability coverage

Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance

Identity Fraud Protection

Paid vacation policy

Paid holidays

Tuition Assistance

Referral Bonus

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
• A current valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain job site by cleaning up and removing debris.
• Perform various digging, shoveling, and grade preparation work.
• Operate jackhammer and other equipment.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Ability to use tools and equipment

Communication skills

Education

Basic academic education (at least 8th grade)

Job description

Excavating Laborer - Build Your Future With Us

Are you a motivated individual looking to turn a job into a career? Join a company where your hard work is recognized, your skills are developed, and your potential for growth is unlimited. We are an established, respected contractor with a strong reputation for quality and dependability-and we're investing in people who want to grow with us.

At our core, we believe our greatest asset is our team. When you join us, you're not just filling a role-you're stepping into a company that values your contributions and provides real opportunities to advance your career in excavation, site development, and beyond.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and be part of a team that supports your success every step of the way, APPLY NOW and start building your future with us!

Responsibilities and Expectations

As a crucial part of Horst Excavation's Self-Perform team, you'll be expected to perform the following with the highest degree of precision and quality:

• Maintain job site by cleaning up and removing trash and debris.
• Transport, carry, and move materials on job sites.
• Drive company vehicle to run errands and pickup materials and parts.
• Perform a variety of digging, shoveling, and grade preparation work, including raking and spreading of stone for concrete slab work. Backfilling operations may require the employee to operate tampers and similar equipment.
• Perform on-site labor work as needed; includes operating jackhammer, small rollers, and tamper, checking grade elevations, installing pipe and on-site sewer system.
• Performs minor landscaping and miscellaneous demolition.
• Assist in the placement of concrete and reinforcing steel.
• Maintain assigned tools and equipment.
• Properly follow company policies and safety standards, as well as job site specific safety plan. Communicate any concerns or problems to the attention of the foreman/ superintendent.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires basic academic education, through at least 8th grade.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and ability to use necessary tools and equipment.
• Must be able to read, write, understand and communicate effectively in English.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds and be on feet for extended periods of time.
• A current valid driver's license is required.
• Will be required to obtain all clearances required to work on school projects, including but not limited to the Pennsylvania and Federal criminal history records, fingerprint submission, Act 34 background check, and Act 151 child abuse clearances.

Excellent Benefits

• Affordable and customizable Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Generous 401K match and profit sharing plan
• Employer covered Short Term Disability
• Employer covered Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance Program
• Employer covered Identity Fraud Protection
• Generous paid vacation policy
• Paid holidays / Generous Vacation
• Tuition Assistance
• Referral Bonus

If you are interested in joining an established commercial excavation firm with a long-standing reputation for quality work and dependability, apply and submit your resume today.

Only qualified candidates will be considered.

Horst Group is an EEO employer and maintains a drug free work place.