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General Site Laborer

Job in Portage, Porter County, Indiana, 46368, USA
Listing for: Skipcollc
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-05
Job specializations:
  • Construction
    Construction Labor & Trades, Building Maintenance
  • Trades / Skilled Labor
    Construction Labor & Trades, Building Maintenance
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 20 USD Hourly USD 20.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

OVERVIEW

The Construction General Laborer supports day-to-day project operations across both commercial and residential job sites. Working closely with Site Superintendents and the General Superintendent, this role is highly dynamic, hands-on, and requires daily flexibility. The laborer must travel to multiple job sites on a weekly—and sometimes daily—basis. The primary goal is assisting with physical tasks while maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work environment for our teams and subcontractors.

DUTIES

& RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Site Prep & Maintenance: Prepare, clean, and organize commercial and residential sites for daily operations.
  • Site improvements: Remove vegetation, plantings, other land and hardscape materials. If required replace with new
  • Material Handling: Transport and handle construction materials, tools, and equipment safely across sites.
  • Manual Labor: Execute manual tasks with minimal supervision, adapting quickly to evolving project needs.
  • Temporary Structures: Install and assemble scaffolding, ladders, enclosures, and job site signage.
  • Machinery Operation: Safely work alongside heavy and light machinery, including forklifts, skid steers, lulls, and rental equipment while assisting the operators.
  • Tool Operation: Run basic site equipment such as pumps, generators, shop vacs, and various power tools.
  • Demolition: Assist with light demolition, debris removal, and general site teardown work.
  • Handyman Tasks: Perform basic tasks in carpentry, painting, caulking, electrical work, and plumbing as required.
  • Reporting: Track and document daily assignments accurately to assist with project progress reporting.
  • Shop Care: Maintain, clean, and organize shop tools and equipment.
  • Safety commitment: Consistently maintains a safety-first mindset, following site protocols and OSHA guidelines.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
  • Experience: Proven construction labor background spanning multiple project types (commercial and residential).
  • Technical Skill: Hands-on experience operating power tools, equipment, and construction machinery.
  • Safety First: Consistent safety-first mindset, strictly following site protocols and best practices.
  • Scheduling Flexibility
    :
    Dependable and available for night shifts, weekends, and off-hours work.
  • Autonomy: Highly organized with the ability to prioritize and complete tasks independently with minimal supervision.
  • Driving (Preferred/Not Required): Ability to safely pull a trailer with a truck is highly preferred.
  • Soft Skills: Friendly, professional, adaptable, and thrives in collaborative, fast-paced environments.
  • Problem Solving: Skilled in real-time problem-solving and decision-making under pressure.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Must be able to work in an environment that requires a strong sense of physicality
  • Capable of standing and walking for extended periods in various job site environments
  • Physically able to climb ladders, bend, crouch, and access confined spaces as needed
  • Able to safely lift and carry up to 50 to 75 pounds
  • Willing and available to work off-hours, including nights and weekends, to meet project and client needs
BENEFITS
  • Medical benefits paid 70/30
  • Dental/Vision 100% covered by employer
COMPENSATION
  • Starting at $20/hr
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