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Granite

Earthwork Estimator

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

Analyze and compile estimate data that impact the cost of labor, materials, equipment requirements, location and other factors to ensure a high quality and timely estimate. * Review drawings ...

Whitaker Construction

Grader Operator

Magna, UT · On-site

We perform sanitary sewer, storm drain, culinary water, irrigation, earthwork, roadway construction ... Collaborate with project managers, supervisors, equipment operators, laborers, and other ...

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47G

Senior Estimator

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

Experience with excavation or earthwork preferred * Knowledge of the subcontractor network in the ... Know the different labor productivity rates of these items. * Knows unit costs of different ...

Hadco Construction

Superintendent

Lehi, UT · On-site

Maintain accurate project records, including labor hours, equipment use, and progress reports * Use ... Strong knowledge of earthwork, drainage, and utility installation * Ability to read and interpret ...

Hadco Construction

Superintendent

Lehi, UT · On-site

Maintain accurate project records, including labor hours, equipment use, and progress reports * Use ... Strong knowledge of earthwork, drainage, and utility installation * Ability to read and interpret ...

Hadco Construction

Superintendent

Lehi, UT · On-site

Maintain accurate project records, including labor hours, equipment use, and progress reports * Use ... Strong knowledge of earthwork, drainage, and utility installation * Ability to read and interpret ...

Big-D

Concrete Senior Estimator

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

Experience with excavation or earthwork preferred * Knowledge of the subcontractor network in the ... Know the different labor productivity rates of these items. * Knows unit costs of different ...

Whitaker Construction

Field Engineer

Magna, UT · On-site

The Field Engineer tracks and records site conditions, project progress, earthwork balances, and ... Ability to do physical labor and other strenuous physical tasks. Whitaker Construction offers an ...

Whitaker Construction

Field Engineer

Magna, UT · On-site

The Field Engineer tracks and records site conditions, project progress, earthwork balances, and ... Ability to do physical labor and other strenuous physical tasks. Whitaker Construction offers an ...

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How to get into construction earthwork laborer?

To become a construction earthwork laborer, you typically need a high school diploma or equivalent, physical stamina, and the ability to operate basic tools and machinery. Gaining experience through entry-level positions or apprenticeships and obtaining relevant certifications, such as OSHA safety training, can improve job prospects.

Construction Laborer - Southern Utah

Saint George, UT • On-site

Whitaker Construction Co., Inc.
Construction • 201 - 500 employees
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$15.75 - $20.25/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 23 days ago

Whitaker Construction rating

6.7

Company rating: 6.7 out of 10

Based on 6 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

A Construction Laborer is responsible for general laborer duties on construction sites. They may prepare sites by cleaning them, loading, or unloading materials, digging trenches, compacting earth, and removing hazards. Construction Laborers are essential to highway construction, utility construction, and environmental remediation. This role will report to our Natural Gas division.
Whitaker Construction, founded in 1953, has over 70 years of experience in the heavy civil and underground utility construction industry. Whitaker, an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) company, has become one of the largest contractors in the intermountain area with more than 600 employees and nearly 70 crews. We perform sanitary sewer, storm drain, culinary water, irrigation, earthwork, roadway construction, dams, landfills, natural gas pipelines, industrial piping, and telecommunication projects primarily in Utah, Idaho, Nevada, Wyoming, Colorado, and Oregon.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Including but not limited to the list below.
  • Prepare construction sites by clearing obstacles and hazards.
  • Use various equipment, hand, and power tools.
  • Proficient in the safe and efficient use of layout tools, and measurement tools.
  • Measure and mark pipes for cutting.
  • Ability to load or unload construction materials, pipe, and equipment.
  • Dig, spread, and level dirt and gravel, using pick, rake, shovel, etc.
  • Dig up existing pipes and lines.
  • Prepare ground trenches for pipes and utility lines.
  • Use chains, slings, or guide wires to rig pipes, trench boxes, and slide rail shoring systems.
  • Guide pipes and shoring devices into place, assisting the equipment operator.
  • Join, wrap, seal, and bed sections of underground pipe.
  • Remove, fill, or compact earth.
  • Assist with establishing alignment and grade with the use of grade stakes and lasers.
  • Coordinate all other activities in the excavation as directed.
  • Signal equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, and adjustment of machinery to conform to grade specifications.
  • Work safely around heavy equipment, and people at all times.
  • Produce high quality work, safely and productively at all times.
  • Assist all craft workers.
  • Perform clean-up in connection with the work.
  • Comply with all safety policies, procedures, and standards of safety.
  • Move from job to job as projects progress
  • Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned by supervisors.

Skills and Qualifications:
  • Those with an education and/or work-related credential from a secondary or post-secondary educational system will be given preferred interview status (Precision Exams, NOCTE, etc.).
  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Display a willing attitude to learn from others.
  • Possess a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Focus to work safely in close proximity to heavy equipment and underground utilities.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
  • Applicants must possess a valid U.S. driver's license. and have reliable transportation to get to and from work.

Physical Requirements:
  • Able and willing to work long hours including day, night, weekend shifts as needed, and work outside of normal hours.
  • Able to walk, lift, reach, stoop, stand, grasp, balance, climb, kneel, crouch, and lift up to 50 pounds frequently.
  • Able to work in outside environments being subjected to weather changes, noise, vibrations, and job hazards.
  • Ability to do physical labor and other strenuous physical tasks.

Whitaker Construction offers an exceptional benefits package including:
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Employees earn shares in the company - All employees have ownership in the company and its success
  • Competitive wages
  • Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Short Term Disability, Supplemental Insurance
  • 401 K and Match
  • Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Quarterly Incentive Program (profit sharing)
  • Referral Bonuses
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Reasonable Accommodation Statement
The ADA defines "reasonable accommodation" as a change or adjustment to a job or work environment that allows a qualified individual with a disability to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of a particular job, and does not cause an undue hardship for the employer.
Whitaker Construction is an "equal opportunity employer." Whitaker will not discriminate and will take "affirmative action" measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, creed, color, national origin, or sex.
Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

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