Construction Laborer; Trainee

Construction Laborer (Trainee) - What Will You Do?

Develop all skills required to perform as a member of the laborer crew under the direction of the foreperson.

• Work with labor crew and foreperson in the reading of roadway plans and standard drawings.
• Tasks involving installation of erosion and sediment control measures, the maintenance and protection of traffic, and asphalt patching and compacting.
• Other related duties as directed by the Foreperson.

The Trainee Program is a 1,000 Hour program which consists of the following:

• Company Overview – Safety & EEO Policy
• Job bulletin board
• Introduction of Job Superintendent
• Superintendent’s expectation of Trainee
• Introduction to Operator Foreman (Immediate Supervisor)
• Foreman’s expectation of Trainee
• Complete explanation of Trainee’s assignment
• Overview of project

• Toolbox safety meeting.
• Instruction on plan reading and standard drawings.
• Receive instruction, observe and assist the foreman and laborer crew as outlined in job description
• Receive general understanding and use of all hand and power tools to be used on this project.
• Review procedures for the maintenance and protection of traffic.
• Introduction, demonstration and care of all equipment.
• Review methods of erosion and sediment control measures.
• Review material delivery procedures.
• Review asphalt patching and compacting procedures.
• Review labor tasks for road grading.
• Receive additional instruction from foreman.

• Toolbox safety meeting.
• Assist the foreman and laborer crew in all tasks as outlined in the job description.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the use of all hand and power tools used on this project.
• Demonstrate ability to assist in laying out of plans for smooth operation.
• Demonstrate ability to work independently with the laborer work crew.
• Demonstrate the ability to assist with the maintenance and protection of traffic.
• Demonstrate the ability to assist with the material delivery procedures.
• Demonstrate the ability to patch and compact asphalt.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the labor tasks for road grading.
• Demonstrate the ability to receive additional instruction from laborer foreman, as deemed necessary.

At the completion of the core training, the Trainee will be afforded work experience as a skilled laborer and will be paid in accordance with wage rates scale for the work performed. Every effort will be made to retain the Trainee as long as there is work available in the classification from which the Trainee has recently completed his/her training.

• Positive attitude and willingness to grow and learn.
• Team Mindset - "The NESL Way"
• Focus on Safety, Quality, and Accuracy
• Experience in construction or manufacturing is a plus, but not required.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid driver's license and meets NESL's standards.

• Construction Season normally runs from Easter to Thanksgiving.
• Primarily local travel and home daily.
• High Earnings Potential - Prevailing Wage Work (Base Rate + Fringe).
• Winters Off (Certain Positions) – Due to the seasonality of our work, some positions enjoy winters off while still earning year-round benefits.
• Competitive Benefit Package - Medical, Vision, Dental, 401k, Vacation, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Supplemental Unemployment Benefits, etc.

See Job Description