Site Construction Laborer—Erosion Control & Access

UR Work; Elkview (WV); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

Compassion Fund

Employee Discount

Career Development

Vacation Buy-Up

Early Wage Access

Paid Sick Leave

Inclusion program

Job summary

United Rentals is seeking a General Laborer (Matting Solutions) to perform labor tasks across our service capabilities. Formerly YAK ACCESS, Matting Solutions is now part of the United Rentals Team, a leading North American provider of right-of-way access solutions.

The role involves field labor, installation work, equipment handling, and adherence to safety procedures. Travel and overtime are common with this position.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent; read/write fluently in English.
• Valid driver's license required.
• 1+ year of construction experience and awareness of safety hazards.
• Excellent physical stamina and ability to lift heavy equipment.
• Frequent use of hand tools: power tools, chop saws, grinders, etc.
• Reading/interpretation of access and construction plans preferred.
• Travel and extensive overtime may be required.

Responsibilities

• Install erosion and sediment control devices.
• Drive wood stakes into the ground with sledgehammers.
• Apply grass seed, fertilizer and lime to work areas; apply straw blanket and straw to restored ground areas.
• Clean track equipment, sweep and shovel mud and debris off of construction roads and right-of-way accesses.
• Install T-post and safety fencing.
• Install geo-textile fabric below aggregate installations.
• Load and unload construction material and tools.
• Spot heavy equipment while in operation.

Skills

Physical stamina

Hand tools

Reading and interpreting plans

Driver's license

High school diploma or equivalent

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Power tools

Chop saw

Grinders

Job description

United Rentals is seeking a General Laborer (Matting Solutions) to perform labor tasks across our service capabilities. Formerly YAK ACCESS, Matting Solutions is now part of the United Rentals Team, a leading North American provider of right-of-way access solutions.

The role involves field labor, installation work, equipment handling, and adherence to safety procedures. Travel and overtime are common with this position.