Laborer, Construction, Construction Labor & Trades

At Richards Corporation we’re looking for the best employees to join our team. If you want to work at a company where you will be confident that are valued by your employer, keep reading to see if you’re the person we’re looking for.

Richards Corporation specializes in sitework. The Laborer is responsible for performing a variety of general construction and sitework duties to support the successful completion of projects. Laborers work as part of a construction crew and assist with daily jobsite activities while following company safety procedures, project specifications, and direction from the Foreman or Superintendent.

The ideal candidate is dependable, hardworking, safety-conscious, willing to learn, and able to work effectively as part of a team in a physically demanding outdoor environment.

• Assist with general sitework and construction activities as directed by the Foreman or Superintendent.
• Perform manual labor including digging, shoveling, raking, grading, loading, unloading, and moving materials.
• Assist with installation of drainage systems, utilities, structures, curbing, sidewalks, and other sitework.
• Assist equipment operators with excavation, grading, trenching, and material placement activities.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas and assist with daily site cleanup.
• Load, unload, move, and properly store tools, equipment, and construction materials.
• Assist with traffic control and maintain awareness of vehicles, equipment, and other hazards around the jobsite.
• Use hand tools and basic construction equipment safely and properly.
• Follow instructions from the Foreman, Superintendent, and other authorized supervisors.
• Follow all company, OSHA, project, and customer safety requirements.
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and maintain it in good condition.
• Attend required safety meetings, training, and toolbox talks.
• Assist other crew members as needed to maintain productivity and meet project schedules.
• Protect company property, equipment, tools, and materials.
• Report unsafe conditions, damaged equipment, injuries, or other concerns to the appropriate supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Previous construction or sitework experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to work effectively with others as part of a construction crew.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Willingness to learn new skills and follow established procedures.
• Ability to work safely around heavy equipment and active construction operations.
• Valid driver's license preferred.
• OSHA or other construction-related training is a plus.

• Career advancement in a growing field
• Job Security
• Earning Potential
• Insurance/401K/ROTH
• 401K Match
• Vacation
• Paid Holidays

Compensation: $25.00 - $37.00 per hour

Associated Builders and Contractors of Connecticut (CT ABC) is a construction industry trade association representing Merit Shop contractors in Connecticut. As a Chapter of ABC National, our membership of over 200 members is afforded an effective voice in the political system at the local, state, and federal levels. Across the country, ABC represents more than 21,000 members in over 65 Chapters.

Based on the merit shop philosophy, we help our members develop people, win work and deliver work safely, ethically and profitably for the betterment of the communities in which they work.

Merit Shop is free enterprise - the belief that all construction contracts should be awarded to the lowest responsible, qualified bidder based on merit, regardless of the company's labor affiliation. We are a voluntary membership organization working to support and advance the entire construction industry. Our membership is diverse; ranging from some of the largest and most established firms in Connecticut to younger firms who have just entered the commercial and public construction market.

Membership also consists of both Supplier and Associate members who work side by side with our contractors to move the industry forward.

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to Associated Builders and Contractors of Connecticut.