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Layton Services

Excavation Laborer

Columbus, OH · On-site

EXCAVATION LABORER Layton Services is a family-owned and operated excavation & underground ... Signal equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, and adjustment of machinery ...

Layton Services

Excavation Laborer

Columbus, OH · On-site

$23 - $28/hr

EXCAVATION LABORERLayton Services is a family-owned and operated excavation & underground utilities ... Signal equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, and adjustment of machinery ...

Layton Services

Excavation Laborer

Columbus, OH · On-site

$23 - $28/hr

EXCAVATION LABORER Layton Services is a family-owned and operated excavation & underground ... Signal equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, and adjustment of machinery ...

Phillips, Inc.

Mini Excavator Operator

Columbus, OH · On-site

$21.75 - $28.75/hr

This role requires precision, adherence to safety standards, and the ability to operate machinery ... Interpret project plans and specifications to determine the layout for excavation and materials ...

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Layton Services

Mainline Excavator Operator

Columbus, OH · On-site

$40 - $45/hr

Accountable for operating various types of heavy machinery to install water, sewer, and storm ... Strong knowledge of excavation, grading, trenching, and material handling techniques.Ability to ...

Layton Services

Mainline Excavator Operator

Columbus, OH · On-site

$40 - $45/hr

Accountable for operating various types of heavy machinery to install water, sewer, and storm ... Strong knowledge of excavation, grading, trenching, and material handling techniques. * Ability to ...

Layton Services

Mainline Excavator Operator

Columbus, OH · On-site

$40 - $45/hr

Accountable for operating various types of heavy machinery to install water, sewer, and storm ... Strong knowledge of excavation, grading, trenching, and material handling techniques. * Ability to ...

CST Utilities

Equipment Operator/Laborer

Columbus, OH

$21.50 - $27.50/hr

Operate various heavy equipment and machinery to perform excavation. * Assist with site setup and ... Ensure equipment is operated safely and efficiently, following all safety protocols and guidelines.

Sunrise Telecom

Underground Operator 1

Pataskala, OH · On-site

$20 - $30/hr

Operate equipment such as directional bore machines, mini excavators, backhoes, trenchers, and ... Prior experience operating underground construction equipment required * Experience in ...

Sunrise Telecom

Underground Operator 1

Pataskala, OH · On-site

$20 - $30/hr

Operate equipment such as directional bore machines, mini excavators, backhoes, trenchers, and ... Prior experience operating underground construction equipment required * Experience in ...

Congruex

Equipment Operator, Construction

Columbus, OH · On-site

$27 - $42/hr

You will perform excavation, trenching, backfilling, equipment inspections, and preventative ... Operate tamping machines and heavy equipment in accordance with company procedures and project ...

CK Construction Group

Equipment Operator

Westerville, OH · On-site

$18.25 - $25/hr

... tasks, operating heavy machinery, and supporting project completion on commercial and ... Support excavation, material movement, and site cleanup to maintain a safe and organized work ...

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Excavation Laborer

Columbus, OH • On-site

Layton Services
Construction • 11 - 50 employees
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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

EXCAVATION LABORER

Layton Services is a family-owned and operated excavation & underground utilities contractor located in Newark, Ohio. We execute a wide range of sitework around Central Ohio from small-scale projects to large scale multi-family development projects. Our services primarily include earthwork, site development (mass excavation, building pads, sub-grade prep) and underground utilities (water main, fire line, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and detention systems). Located in Newark, Ohio with a majority of work in Columbus, Ohio.

Summary of Role: Responsible for performing physical labor on construction sites. May operate hand and power tools of all types. May clean and prepare sites, dig trenches, set braces to support sides of excavations, and clean up debris. May assist other craft workers by laying pipes and operating heavy equipment as needed.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Measure, mark, and record openings and distances to lay out areas where work will be performed.
  • Clean and prepare sites to eliminate possible hazards.
  • Control traffic passing near, in, and around work zones.
  • Signal equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, and adjustment of machinery, equipment, and materials.
  • Load, unload, and identify building materials, machinery, and tools, and distribute them to the appropriate locations, according to project plans and specifications.
  • Lubricate, clean, and fuel equipment, and tools.

Role Qualifications:

  • Industry-related experience is preferred.
  • Trenching + Excavating Certification (can obtain once hired)
  • 10 Hour OSHA Certification in Construction (can obtain once hired)
  • Reliable Transportation
  • Ability to relate well to others, a positive attitude + willingness to learn.

Benefits:

  • Competitive Wage (based on individual skills + experience)
  • Paid Weekly
  • Medical, Dental, Vision + Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Investment with 2% Company Match
  • Uniform Program
  • On-the-job Training, Paid Time-Off + Paid Holidays
  • Overtime + Prevailing Wage Pay Opportunities
  • Opportunity to grow in this position with the company

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