Construction Laborer - General​/Utility

Construction Laborer – General / Utility – CRH

Job

• Paid Time Off:
  Enjoy paid vacation days, holidays, and personal time, ensuring a healthy work-life balance.
• Health Insurance:
  Comprehensive health coverage to keep you and your family protected.
• Medical Benefits:
  Access to a range of medical plans to suit your individual needs.
• Vision Coverage:
  Eye care benefits to support your overall well‑being.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings:
  Plan for your future with our 401(k) program and employer contributions.

• Work as part of a collaborative team, supporting fellow employees and taking directions from management to achieve project goals.
• Maintain a safe work environment by adhering strictly to all safety policies, guidelines, and regulations (including OSHA/MSHA standards), and properly utilizing the required tools and equipment for each task.
• Report any unsafe conditions, equipment issues, or incidents immediately to management.
• Assist with construction and excavation activities across a range of projects, including treatment plants, water, sewer, and storm drain systems, performing tasks like shoveling, raking, wheelbarrow use, and pipe laying.
• Perform general labor duties as assigned, including digging, spreading, and leveling materials.
• Signal equipment operators to aid the alignment and movement of materials safely and efficiently.
• Operate small power tools such as jackhammers and, as needed, various types of heavy equipment used in utility and road projects.
• Maintain constant visual and communicative contact with co‑workers—using hand signals or other means—especially during equipment operation and backing maneuvers.
• Conduct basic servicing and maintenance on equipment; report more serious issues to the foreman.
• Complete daily pre‑ and post‑operation inspections of equipment, documenting findings according to company policies.
• Lift, carry, and hold materials, tools, and supplies as required for job duties.
• Assist with the placement, movement, and removal of traffic control devices such as signs, barricades, and cones.
• Perform any additional duties as assigned by supervisors to support project success.

• Pass a pre‑employment drug screening and criminal background check.
• Work is conducted in a safety‑sensitive environment, requiring strict attention to safety protocols.
• Successfully complete a pre‑employment “Fit for Work” physical examination.
• Possess a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and complete safe driver training as required.
• Willingness to travel and stay away from home when assigned; includes working with a portable asphalt construction crew.
• Provide necessary documentation to meet I‑9 immigration requirements.
• Exhibit professionalism and courtesy in all interactions with co‑workers, supervisors, and the public.
• Report to work promptly at the designated start time and maintain reliable attendance.
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and overtime.
• Strictly adhere to all safety procedures and requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times in designated areas.
• Demonstrate a positive team spirit and assist others as needed to achieve overall team objectives.
• Must be at least 18 years of age due to the nature of the work environment.

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous experience with excavation equipment or in construction‑related roles is an asset.

• Frequently required to climb, balance, and perform tasks involving physical agility.
• Regularly sit, climb, and use hand signals or equipment; occasionally stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, stoop, crouch, or reach above shoulder height.
• Lift and move objects weighing up to 25–50 lbs as needed.
• Work primarily outdoors, often in extreme weather and environmental conditions.
• Comfortable working in all weather conditions; exposed to jobsite hazards such as moving machinery, high places, airborne particles, and loud environments.
• Must have specific vision abilities, including close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception, to operate equipment safely.
• Reasonable…