Site & Civil Field Laborer / Equipment Operator (Travel Paid)

PlayCore; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

PlayCore is seeking three Site/Civil Laborers and Equipment Operators to join our field construction team working on sports field and site/civil projects across Indiana and Michigan. You will perform hands-on earthwork, drainage and grading tasks while operating skid steers, excavators, and compactors.

Travel to project locations and adhere to safety standards on busy job sites. You will read plans, assist with field layout and measurements, and contribute to efficient, high-quality project

Qualifications

• Previous experience in site/civil construction
• Experience with earthwork, excavation, drainage, grading, or site preparation
• Sports field construction experience is strongly preferred
• Experience in operating construction equipment
• Ability to understand basic grades, elevations, and slopes
• Ability to read and understand construction plans is preferred
• Experience with laser grading systems is a plus
• Experience with machine-control systems is a plus
• Valid driver's license
• Reliable transportation
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Ability to perform physically demanding construction work
• Willingness to travel to project locations as needed

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on site and civil construction activities
• Assist with excavation, earthwork, grading, and site preparation
• Install storm drainage and underground piping
• Perform fine grading and aggregate placement
• Operate skid steers, excavators, compactors, and other construction equipment
• Assist with laser grading and machine-control operations
• Read and work from construction plans and grade information
• Assist with field layout and measurements
• Perform compaction and subgrade preparation
• Load, unload, move, and stage construction materials
• Maintain tools and equipment
• Maintain a clean and organized jobsite
• Follow project specifications and direction from the Working Foreman
• Follow all company and jobsite safety requirements
• Work as part of a crew to complete projects efficiently and accurately

Skills

Earthwork understanding

Site preparation

Equipment operation

Reading construction plans

Laser grading familiarity

Tools

Skid steers

Excavators

Compactors

Job description

PlayCore is seeking three Site/Civil Laborers and Equipment Operators to join our field construction team working on sports field and site/civil projects across Indiana and Michigan. You will perform hands-on earthwork, drainage and grading tasks while operating skid steers, excavators, and compactors.

Travel to project locations and adhere to safety standards on busy job sites. You will read plans, assist with field layout and measurements, and contribute to efficient, high-quality project