Skilled Laborer

At Total Civil Construction & Engineering , we don't just build roads and infrastructure — we build lasting impact . As we continue expanding across the Mid -Atlantic region , we're looking for hardworking and experienced Skilled Laborers to join our field teams and help deliver high-quality civil construction projects .

Job Summary

The construction skilled laborer helps the pipe layer by performing duties requiring techni c al experience . Duties include assisting with laying pipe for storm or sanitation sewers , drains , and water mains . S/he may assist in the performance of any combination of the following tasks : grade trenches or culverts , position pipe, or seal joints . In addition to assisting pipelayers , the skilled laborer also works digging trenches for / around existing utilities , manually help with ensuring appropriate grading , and move materials / tools . The skilled laborer plays a major day to day role to keep work sites clean and compliant .

Duties & Responsibilities

• Clean or prepare construction sites to eliminate possible hazards and prepare for placement of aggregates , road / substrate , or utilities .
• Signal equipment operators to align , move or adjust machinery , equipment , or materials
• Load, unload , and/ or identify materials and tools
• Dig ditches or trenches for / around existing utilities , back- fill excavations , grade and level trenches ; may use tamping machine and/ or hand tools . NOTE: May be trained to operate some heavier equipment .
• Performs general construction work (using hand tools, lifting materials on average up to 50 pounds) under direction of Pipe Layer, Crew Leader, Foreman or Supervisor.
• May perform flagging duties to control and maintain flow of traffic in work zone .
• Perform other duties , as and when assigned .
• Under supervision of pipelayers or supervision , may use tools to verify grading / level surface .
• A ssist in aligning pipes manually during pipeline construction ( generally for wet utilities [ water / sewer ]) .
• Assist to connect pipes and seal joints using glue , cement , gaskets and/ or flanges .

Qualifications

• Must have physical ability to stand strenuous and dangerous work environment . Must be comfortable working in 15ft -20ft trenches and other confined spaces .
• Has physical strength dig and perform general labor with laborer crews , including digging by hand and lifting / pushing / pulling materials .
• Able to communicate effectively with others and work cooperatively in teams ( including resolving basic conflicts with or without the assistance of management ).
• Handle emergency situations , work pressure and stress.
• Able to solve basic , common-sense problems using experience and construction knowledge .
• Must have a flexible schedule ( make work irregular or odd hours in outdoor work sites, depending upon project needs or weather ), including nights and weekends .
• Must have access to own transportation to reach non-standard work sites during non-standard hours .

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential job functions . Reasonable accommodations may be made to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable performance of essential job functions . While performing the duties of this job , the employee is …

• Required to continuously use vision abilities , including close , distance , color and peripheral vision , depth perception and the ability to adjust focus .
• Regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle , feel or operate objects , tools or controls , and reach with hands and arms ; use fine motor coordination and eye-hand coordination to push / pull / lift items .
• Frequently required to stand, talk and hear ; lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds ( with or without assistance ).
• Occasionally required to walk , sit , climb , balance, stoop , kneel , crouch , crawl, lift .

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job , the employee …

• Regularly works in outside weather conditions .
• Frequently works near moving mechanical parts ; is exposed to vibration , wet or humid conditions , heat , and other forms of inclement weather ; and is exposed to loud noise .
• Occasionally works in high , precarious places or in excavations ( including confined spaces ), and is exposed to fumes or particulates , chemicals , electrical energy and machinery .

Perks & Culture

• Competitive hourly pay with overtime eligibility
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Opportunities for professional training and certification (including OSHA)
• Long-term, stable work with multiple active projects
• Growth path: Skilled Laborer → Pipe Layer → Lead Pipe Layer → Foreman → Superintendent
• A team that works together, respects each other, and builds real infrastructure

• PLEASE NOTE : TCCE hires field construction staff to work at jobs in the region (primarily Maryland, DC, Virginia). This means job locations will change as needed.
• Total Civil Construction & Engineering, LLC, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: Minorities, Females, Disabled, Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Total Civil Construction is proud to be an E-Verify Employer and Drug-Free Workplace