Journeyman Laborer - Grading/Earthwork
Job in
Murrieta, Riverside County, California, 92562, USA
Listed on 2026-01-12
Listing for:
Elite Earthworks
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Construction Labor / Trades, Heavy Equipment Operator, General Labor
Job Description & How to Apply Below
* Company Information:
Elite Earthworks and Engineering is seeking ELITE employees to join our team. Being ELITE means that we maintain exceptionally high standards of quality, service, or performance. Our company is a leader or innovator in its industry, setting trends or benchmarks. We
have a strong reputation and is highly respected. Being ELITE means we are considered top-tier, distinguished, and admired within its industry. To join this team you are joining a company that trains or hires ELITE individuals.
Are you ELITE?
Do you want to be ELITE?
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Carefully read the ENTIRE JOB POSTING. Applications which do not demonstrate the skills and prerequisites will be rejected.
BASIC FUNCTION:
The function of a Laborer is to perform work as directed by the Grade Checker or Foreman on the project. You must be comfortable using hand tools when required, completing tasks safely, accurately, and efficiently, according to the plan.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- The laborer may spend long hours standing and/or walking.
- The physical demands may include lifting, pushing, pulling and/or carrying objects which may exceed 25lbs or greater.
- Working in hot or cold environments.
- Working around loud machinery and tools.
The Laborer reports to the Grade Checker and the Foreman.
Laborer I
Prerequisites:
- Can show up consistently on time with proper PPE (vest, boots, glasses, hard hat)
- Has a good attitude, takes direction well, and communicates schedule changes
- Brings or is willing to get basic tools: square shovel, folding ruler in tenths
- Follows direction and stays productive on site
- Can shovel, sweep, and keep work areas clean
- Understands basic site awareness and safety near heavy equipment
- Can count import/export truck loads and collect tickets
- Can use a ruler to convert tenths to inches
- Able to knock down and grade planter areas
Prerequisites:
- Completed Laborer I or has equivalent experience
- Communicates well with team and foreman about needs, materials, and concerns
- Can work independently and stay ahead of site needs
- Has or is willing to bring tools: round shovel, rake, pickaxe, sledgehammer, tape measure
- Safely works near skid steers, backhoes, blades, and excavators
- Can clean up edges and curbs and maintain staking
- Reads ruler/tape in tenths and understands cuts/fills
- Can run and check hubs
- Basic knowledge of excavation and grading principles
Prerequisites:
- Completed Laborer I & II or has hands-on finish work and equipment experience
- Has initiative, understands production goals, and documents jobsite details
- Demonstrates leadership qualities
- Can labor alongside machines during finish grade work
- Knows how to save/replace hubs and maintain a clean final product
- Can set elevations using laser, string line, and swedes
- Operates:
- Water truck
- Roller
- Skid steer (for trash, cleanup, light grading)
- Skip loader (material handling, cleanup)
- Understands basic grade checking and fill management
Prerequisites:
- Completed Laborer I-III or has strong leadership and grading experience
- Comfortable supervising others and working without oversight
- Has full tool set (includes banjo, equipment keys, measuring tools)
- Reads staking terms (PL, TC, CF, FG, FS) and understands layout
- Sets up and uses laser and peep site for grade checking
- Operates loader and works safely with demolition tools (cutting torch, whacker, saws)
- Knows how to pothole for utilities
- Makes independent decisions and supports training junior laborers
- Understands compaction and soil handling
Elite Earthworks and Engineering (EEE) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: EEE is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at EEE are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.
EEE will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. EEE encourages applicants of all ages.
DRUG FREE WORK PLACE:
Elite Earthworks and Engineering is a drug and alcohol free workplace. Applicants offered a position will be screened prior to first day of work and may be subject to randomized testing at any time.
** Hiring bonus subject to terms and conditions
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