Underground Construction Crew Member - Jersey Shore

Zohorecruit; New Jersey; On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Travel opportunities

Overtime potential

Job summary

Zohorecruit is seeking an Underground Construction Crew Member for the Jersey Shore area. This traveling role requires working on various Northeast job sites with extended away-from-home periods and some overnight stays.

The position involves hands-on construction tasks, material handling, and traffic control, with a focus on safety and team collaboration. Applicants must be able to lift heavy loads and meet DOT-related requirements.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work 10+ hours in a day when necessary.
• Willing to travel with overnight stays for projects.
• Able to lift at least 50 pounds on an occasional basis.
• Pass pre-employment drug test and criminal background screen.
• Complete and pass a DOT Physical.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine construction-related activities such as pulling rope, climbing ladders, using common hand tools, digging with a shovel, and general cleanup.
• Stock trucks with materials for daily work assignments.
• Organize materials, tools, and equipment; set up traffic control signs and cones.
• Flag and/or direct traffic as needed; perform safety inspections and maintenance checks.

Skills

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Reliability

Driving experience

Willing to travel

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Jersey Shore, United States | Posted on 09/30/2026

We're looking for a Underground Construction Crew Member to join our crew. We are searching the area of Jersey Shore for our next potential Underground Construction Crew Member. This is a traveling position; our crews work job sites throughout the Northeast, and candidates should expect to be away from home for extended stretches, including multiple nights during the week. Any local or nearby assignments should be considered the exception rather than the rule.

Summary

This position will work with crews performing work in underground construction.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Perform routine construction-related activities such as pulling a rope, climbing ladders, using common hand tools, manual digging with a shovel, cable handling, and general cleanup

Stock truck with materials to ensure an adequate supply for daily work assignments

Organize materials, tools, and equipment

Set up traffic control signs and cones

Flag and/or direct traffic as needed

Complete daily equipment safety inspections and maintenance checks

Accurately complete all required company documentation for each assignment according to established company standards and procedures (i.e., timesheet, truck report, expense report)

Perform work in a safe manner and comply with all established company safety policies and procedures

Perform other duties and tasks as assigned in order to help the team complete a project

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Able to work 10+ hours in a day when necessary

Willing to work outside in varying weather conditions

Ability to work efficiently, independently, and collaboratively within a team environment

Capable of moving materials/equipment weighing up to 80 pounds

Able to ascend/descend a ladder or pole to connect cables or for other tasks

Must be reliable, responsible, and dependable with work attendance

Required Education and Experience

Must have at least two years of driving experience along with no major driving infractions in the previous three years

Preferred Education and Experience

Two (2) years of construction experience

High school diploma or equivalent certification

Must be willing and able to travel out of town with occasional overnight stays to assigned projects

Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds on an occasional basis

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

Pass pre-employment drug test and criminal background screen

Complete and pass a DOT Physical

Physical Demands

This position typically requires: balancing, standing, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, grasping, reaching, stooping, squatting, kneeling, climbing, hearing, and talking.

Working Conditions

The employee will be exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as is typical when working outdoors).

While performing this job, an employee is exposed to varying weather conditions.

Travel

This position may require travel, which could include traveling to projects in different cities and overnight stays.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Please note that only applications from individuals residing in the United States will be considered for this position. We appreciate your understanding and thank all applicants for their interest.

Requirements

Please note that only applications from individuals residing in the United States will be considered for this position. We appreciate your understanding and thank all applicants for their interest.

Full Benefits Package: Health, Life, Dental, and Vision