Job Summary: 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. Pay: $18-$20 Depending on experience! 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) 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.
See More Details >>Black Ridge Contractors in St. George, UT is looking to hire a full-time Construction Laborer to help complete our projects. Are you interested in building a long-term career within an essential industry? Would you like a position with room for career growth? Do you want to join a company with an amazing work environment? If so, please read on! This entry-level general labor position earns a competitive wage of $13.00 - $20.00/hour, depending on experience. We provide solid benefits, including training opportunities, sustainable year-round work, minimal travel, and a great work environment. Additionally, we offer our Construction Laborers the opportunity to gain their CDL. If this sounds like the right position for you, apply today! ABOUT BLACK RIDGE CONTRACTORS Our skilled team at Black Ridge Contractors can handle any construction project our clients throw at us with ease. Whether we're installing underground utility lines, grading roads, digging swimming pools, demolishing structures, or constructing commercial and residential buildings, our team approaches every project with confidence and an optimistic attitude. We are passionate about what we do here, and we take pride in working hard and giving every job our all! Our company has a low turnover rate and for good reason! We pride ourselves on being a close-knit group that is flexible and easy to work for. As long as the job gets done, we're willing to work with employees to create an environment where they can thrive. Being a small company, our employees have an impactful say on our decision-making process, and those who show initiative and dedication could have the potential to reach management positions. Join us and enjoy competitive compensation, solid benefits, and an amazing work environment. A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A CONSTRUCTION LABORER As an entry-level Construction Laborer, your hard work is essential to the successful completion of our projects. You are a handy person who is eager to jump in and help out wherever you are needed. Alongside your team, you perform general labor tasks such as checking grade elevations, digging holes, and compacting soil with hand and mechanical equipment. As you complete your work, you treat your equipment with care and service it as needed. You are motivated to learn more and develop your skills, so you take advantage of on-the-job training opportunities to further your career. You find satisfaction in producing excellent work that will remain for years to come! QUALIFICATIONS FOR A CONSTRUCTION LABORER • Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and reliable transportation At least one year of construction experience would be preferred but is not required if you have the right attitude and are willing to learn! Are you a team player? Do you have strong communication skills? Are you highly detail-oriented and precise with your work? Can you learn from your coworkers while in the field? If yes, you might just be perfect for this general labor position! WORK SCHEDULE FOR A CONSTRUCTION LABORER This entry-level position typically works Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM with some Saturdays depending on the job and the weather. ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM? If you feel that you would be right for this entry-level general labor job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you! Location: 84770 Employment is contingent upon adherence to our company's drug testing policy. Any job offer will be based on your commitment to compliance.
See More Details >>Hughes General Contractors, Inc. is a longstanding family owned business with more than 65 years of experience, depth of knowledge and tradition. We are known within the industry for our outstanding employee culture and a business model offering steady, year-round employment with amazing benefits and opportunities for growth. We are proud to offer you: • Weekly Pay • Medical / RX Insurance • Dental Insurance • Vision Insurance • Life Insurance • Short-Term Disability • Employee Assistance Program • Accident Plan • Critical Illness Plan • 401(K) • Flex 125 Cafeteria Plan • In-House Training Opportunities • Company Store Job Summary: Hughes is looking for several qualified individuals that have worked on commercial construction type jobs sites and have a background in construction. Our footprint is expanding in the St. George and Cedar City areas. All candidates will be reviewed for a potential fit. Min Qualifications: 1 year of commercial construction experience providing general labor or carpentry skills. Special Requirements: Must be able to pass controlled substance tests prior to and at all times during employment. The Hughes Companies; Hughes General Contractors, Inc., Lakeview Rock Products, Inc., and Preferred Paving, LLC. are equal opportunity employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Job Posted by ApplicantPro
See More Details >>Becoming a mason in St. George, UT typically starts with an apprenticeship, which combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 47,918 masons nationwide, with a median annual wage of $53,010, and projects little to no change in employment growth from 2023 to 2033. Apprentices earn an average of $977 per week in St. George, with an annual overtime average of $4,714. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring masons find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $85,630 annually for experienced professionals.
