Geotechnical Skilled Laborer
Listed on 2026-02-09
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Construction
Construction Labor / Trades, Heavy Equipment Operator, Building Maintenance -
Trades / Skilled Labor
Construction Labor / Trades, Heavy Equipment Operator, Building Maintenance
Overview
Wagman, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. There will be no discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability in the recruiting of applicants for employment or in the hiring of employees. Wagman s policy of nondiscrimination applies to all work-related actions; including but not limited to employment, promotion, transfer, discharge, training, or retraining under programs to which the company subscribes;
recruitment or recruitment advertising. Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified disabled persons according to existing state and federal law. Requests by qualified disabled persons for reasonable accommodation are encouraged by the company. All employees are requested to encourage women, persons of minority races and disabled persons to apply for employment with the company.
City:
State College, PA | State/Territory:
Pennsylvania |
Employment Type:
Full Time Hourly
Geotechnical Skilled Laborer — Temporary position
Job Time Frame:
February 2026 - July 2026
Pay: $20.00/hr - $25.00/hr (Based on experience and certifications)
Responsibilities- Carry, load, or unload materials
- Dig with picks, shovels, air hammers, jack hammers or other construction related equipment as required
- Arrive to project site on-time and participate in job discussions and daily safety meetings
- Lift and place lagging boards onto shoring walls
- Work with and maintain construction related equipment when needed (grout machines, drilling machines, compressors)
- Work with hoses for all types of machines on the job site
- Responsible for safety of self and others. Required to wear proper jobsite PPE as directed
- High School Diploma or GED is preferred
- Welding certification is preferred
- Reliable transportation and Valid Drivers License is required
- Construction experience is required
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds from ground level to waist level and 30 pounds to above shoulder level throughout work shift
- Continuous standing and walking required throughout a scheduled work shift
- Must be able to climb ladders
- Must be able to work at heights up to 150 feet
- Must be able to bend, squat, kneel and crawl
- Must be able to perform simple grasping and fine manipulation tasks with both hands
- Must have the ability to reach, lift and perform work above shoulder height - and the ability to work on uneven surfaces and in confined spaces
- Required to have acceptable corrected vision (in both eyes) and acceptable corrected hearing
- Must be able to work outdoors in wet, muddy, cold, hot and humid weather
This is a safety sensitive position requiring work on construction sites with various safety hazards inherent in heavy construction. This position is subject to drug testing and compliance policies associated with Wagman s status as a Federal Contractor. Wagman is a multi-faceted construction firm with major operations in heavy civil, general construction and geotechnical construction services. Wagman is a fourth generation, family-owned company with offices in Pennsylvania and Virginia and is headquartered in York, PA.
Founded in 1902, Wagman is a nationally recognized leader in the industry.
Wagman s Core Values include integrity, mutual respect, safety, innovation, sense of urgency, and community. Wagman is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce and providing equal and equitable opportunities and rewarding experiences. As a family business, Wagman fosters a safe and healthy work environment in accordance with its mission. Wagman is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Wagman is proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.
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