Unskilled Laborer - DIA

PCL Construction, Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

PCL Construction Services Inc. in Denver is seeking an unskilled laborer for the Denver DIA area. You will report to work on time, assist the superintendent, follow directions, and perform site preparation, digging, trenching, and material cleanup.

This role requires safety focus, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and passing a pre-employment drug screen. Salary is $19-$25 per hour with a $3 night differential. Join a safety‑mocused team at a company that builds essential infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Knowledge and use of hand and power tools.
• High regard for safety and pride for quality of work.
• Self-motivated and a team player.
• Able to multi-task, show initiative and ask questions as needed.
• Able to follow directions to ensure completion of daily tasks.
• Flexibility in a changing environment.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds from ground to above head.
• Navigate the worksite daily.
• Occasionally climb ladders/scaffolding and work in extreme conditions.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screening.
• Previous flagging experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reporting to work on time, ready to work safely and learn.
• Assists project superintendent where needed.
• Actively takes direction & asks questions to ensure tasks are understood.
• Cleans and prepares construction sites as needed.
• Hand Digging
• Fence Maintenance
• Housekeeping
• Hand Trenching
• Minor demolitions
• Material cleanup and disposal
• Operate dewatering pumps
• Other duties as required

Skills

Safety awareness

Team player

Multi-tasking

Follow directions

Reliability

Lift 50 pounds

Reliable transport

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Ladder/scaffold safety

Job description

Unskilled Laborer - DIA - Denver, Colorado (Job Number: 257833)

The future you want is within reach.

At PCL, we build the places where life happens and find camaraderie in the process. We're a community of builders committed to building better communities. That's why we're always looking ahead, and not just to the next project or what's next in our industry.

We're also looking at what's next for you and we can help you build a career you're proud of.

As a Laborer for our Denver District, you will contribute to our team by:

• Reporting to work on time, ready to work safely and learn
• Assists project superintendent where needed
• Actively takes direction & ask questions to ensure tasks are understood
• Cleans and prepares construction sites as needed
• Hand Digging
• Fence Maintenance
• Housekeeping
• Hand Trenching
• Minor demolitions
• Associated material cleanup and disposal
• Operate dewatering pumps
• Other duties as required

What You Will Bring To The Role

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Knowledge and use of hand and power tools
• High regard for safety and pride for quality of work
• Self-motivated and a team player
• Able to multi-task, show initiative and ask questions as needed
• Able to follow directions to ensure completion of daily tasks
• Have a high degree of flexibility in a changing environment
• Must have reliable transportation
• Strength to perform average lifting of up to 50 pounds, from the ground to above head.
• Should be able to navigate through the worksite on a daily basis
• Occasionally climbs up and down ladders, scaffolding, and stairs. Must be able to work in extreme temperatures, in confined spaces, high places, and under pressure.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening.
• Previous flagging experience preferred.

The salary range for this position is between $19.00 and $25.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications. $3 Shift differential for night work.

PCL is an innovative, safety-oriented company comprised of people who find passion in their profession and take pride in doing great work everyday. Our work powers the infrastructure and utilities that are essential to daily life and our projects are the scene of vacations, careers, education and healing. We are consistently ranked among the best companies to work for because we are committed to supporting and developing our teams.

The PCL Companies celebrate diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating equitable opportunities and an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We make employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability or veteran status.

Should you require an accommodation during the application process, please contact us at [e-mail] with the position and location you are interested in.

Company: PCL Construction Services Inc.

Job Posting: Nov 10, 2026

Closing Date: Ongoing

Primary Location: United States-Colorado-Denver