Lead Laborer - Earthwork; Union

Position: Lead Laborer - Earthwork (Union)
V3 Construction Trades, a multi-discipline civil site construction firm, is seeking a full-time Lead Laborer focusing on earthwork operations. This is a field-based position and project sites could be located throughout the Chicagoland area and Northwest Indiana.

General responsibilities:

• Assist foreman with executing earthwork, stabilization, and restoration projects. Work under direction of a foreman with field crews consisting of operators, laborers, and drivers. Typical projects include new construction site preparation, road and trail construction, shoreline stabilization, and wetland mitigation/restoration.
• Operation of GPS Rover for construction layout, survey, and grade verification.
• If assigned by foreman, leading and directing other crew members
• Perform physical labor not limited to shoveling, lifting, and relocating materials.
• Occasional operation of skid steer equipment

Qualifications:

• Laborer position will be signatory to laborers local union or Local 150. (V3 is a union contractor with union operators, laborers, drivers, etc.)
• Minimum of 5 years' experience working with field crews on earthwork trade.
• Knowledge of soil types, conditions, and soil mitigation methods
• Valid driver's license and pre-employment drug screening required
• Ability to perform daily physical labor (lift/carry min 50 lbs)
• Strong work ethic and willingness to perform multiple tasks
• Good communication skills

Union personnel will be paid at appropriate union scale. Please visit our website at  for additional information on V3 Companies. Qualified candidates should submit their resumes to

V3 IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER- "EEO Employer/ Vet/ Disabled"