Petroleum Construction Laborer – Field Roles & Benefits

Nwestco, LLC; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 60,174,000 - 68,770,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with matching

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid sick time

Paid vacation

Clothing allowance

Paid holidays

Job summary

Nwestco, LLC is seeking a Construction Laborer to join our Fresno, CA team. You will perform site prep, excavation, backfilling, and material handling on petroleum-related installations, working with skilled trades under safety-focused supervision.

The role requires experience on construction sites, comfort with basic tools and equipment, and adherence to safety protocols. Travel and physical tasks are common; pay is hourly with benefits.

Qualifications

• Prior construction or industrial site experience, especially in petroleum, oil & gas, or utilities.
• Familiarity with basic construction tools and equipment; operate safely under supervision.
• Exposure to fuel systems, tanks, piping, or hazardous material handling; follow safety programs.

Responsibilities

• Perform general labor tasks including site prep, excavation, backfilling, and material handling.
• Assist skilled trades (e.g., pipefitters, equipment operators, welders) on petroleum-related installations.
• Follow strict safety procedures, including PPE use, confined space entry protocols, and spill prevention.
• Maintain clean and organized job sites, including hazardous material containment zones.
• Operate hand tools and small equipment (e.g., compactors, jackhammers, cutoff saws) under supervision.
• Load, unload, and transport materials, tools, and equipment across job sites.
• Support fuel system construction tasks such as trenching, piping, formwork, and concrete pours.
• Participate in daily safety meetings and follow site-specific safety and environmental plans.
• Report unsafe conditions or equipment malfunctions to supervisors immediately.
• Assist with equipment maintenance, job site setup, and cleanup.

Skills

Construction site experience

Equipment operation

Team collaboration

Safety procedures

Reading signs/labels

Heavy lifting

Tools

Hand tools

Compactors

Jackhammers

Cutoff saws

Job description

Nwestco, LLC is seeking a Construction Laborer to join our Fresno, CA team. You will perform site prep, excavation, backfilling, and material handling on petroleum-related installations, working with skilled trades under safety-focused supervision.

The role requires experience on construction sites, comfort with basic tools and equipment, and adherence to safety protocols. Travel and physical tasks are common; pay is hourly with benefits.