Civil Laborer

Construction Laborer / Erosion Control Technician

This role focuses on installing and maintaining erosion control systems, including fences and wattles, on a civil construction site in Michigan City, IN. You will perform hands-on work such as driving posts, installing silt fencing, shoveling and spreading dirt or rock, seeding, and blowing straw to support storm water pollution protection efforts. Heavy equipment operators handle machinery, while you concentrate on physical labor, site cleanliness, and maintaining safety and communication on a busy construction site.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain fences and wattles to prevent erosion in accordance with storm water pollution protection plans (SWIP).
• Manually drive posts by hand using a pneumatic post driver and secure fence material to steel T-posts.
• Ensure proper installation of fences in trenches created by a silt fence plow, maintaining the integrity of the erosion control system.
• Clean sediment from fences and surrounding areas using shovels, particularly after rain and runoff events.
• Shovel and spread dirt and rock to grade and stabilize work areas as directed by site supervision.
• Perform seeding and blow straw to support soil stabilization and erosion control measures.
• Carry T-posts, silt fence rolls, and other materials across uneven terrain, including muddy conditions.
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions, maintaining productivity and safety on open farmland.
• Follow OSHA safety standards and site-specific safety protocols at all times.
• Maintain a high level of communication and situational awareness on a busy civil construction site with significant activity.
• Demonstrate professional appearance and behavior in accordance with the site code of conduct.
• Collaborate with heavy equipment operators and other crew members while staying out of equipment operating zones.
• Support general labor tasks related to civil, commercial, and solar construction as needed.

Essential Skills

• Experience in civil construction and general labor, including work on dirt, landscaping, and commercial or solar construction projects.
• Ability to bend, twist, stoop, and kneel repeatedly throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds or more to at or near head level safely and consistently.
• Proficiency in carrying T-posts, silt fence rolls, and similar materials across the site.
• Ability to use shovels effectively for digging, cleaning, and moving sediment and soil.
• Comfort working outside on open farmland in various weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and wind.
• Strong communication skills and awareness of surroundings to work safely on a busy construction site.
• Commitment to following OSHA safety standards and site safety protocols.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and ability to meet motor vehicle record (MVR) requirements.
• Familiarity with Storm Water Pollution Protection Plans (SWIP) and erosion control practices.
• Experience working in muddy conditions and performing seeding and straw blowing tasks.
• Exposure to civil construction equipment and environments, including GPS blade, CAT, and related technologies (operators handle equipment, but familiarity with the environment is beneficial).
• Ability to work extended hours and overtime as needed to meet project demands.

Why Work Here?

You join a team that values safety, professionalism, and clear communication on every job site. The role offers substantial earning potential through regular overtime and weekly per diem, along with steady, hands-on work in a dynamic civil construction environment. You gain experience in erosion control and storm water protection, building skills that are highly relevant across infrastructure, commercial, and solar projects, while working with a crew that emphasizes mutual respect, adherence to safety standards, and long-term project success.

Work Environment

The work takes place on a civil construction site located on open farmland in Michigan City, IN, subject to the full range of Indiana weather. Summers are humid and hot with a high chance of pop-up thunderstorms, while winters bring cold rain, freezing rain, snow, wind, and extreme cold temperatures. You primarily work day shifts from approximately 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, Monday through Saturday, with significant site activity throughout the day.

The environment requires strict adherence to OSHA safety standards and site-specific protocols, with many crews and equipment operating simultaneously. Communication and situational awareness are critical for safety and efficiency. A professional appearance and professional behavior are expected at all times in line with the site code of conduct, which is explained during onboarding.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Michigan City, IN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $26.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be…