Construction Laborer

Resource Environmental Solutions LLC•Athens, GA

About The Position

RES is seeking a motivated and dependable Construction Laborer to support restoration projects at active sites across the region, including wetlands, streambanks, prairies, and stormwater facilities. The role involves outdoor, hands-on work alongside a crew, helping with site preparation, landscaping, and general labor to restore ecosystems and protect natural resources. The position requires weekly travel Monday through Friday with overnight stays; per diem and hotel stays are provided. Certain projects require weekend work. Typical duties include reviewing work plans, checking tools and equipment, operating power and landscape equipment, installing erosion and sediment controls, seeding, mulching and matting, supporting traffic control, and setting up and maintaining bypass water pumping and work-area dewatering. Workers clean and store equipment and review completed work with a supervisor to ensure it meets specifications. The work is conducted outdoors and includes regular lifting, walking over uneven surfaces, climbing on construction equipment, and performing tasks at ground level. The “Day in the Life” section is a representative snapshot and is not an exhaustive list of duties.

Requirements

Ability to operate and maintain various tools and equipment.
Ability to learn quickly and take on new tasks effectively.
Good communication skills and ability to work well within a team.
Ability to interpret and follow detailed work specifications.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to travel to job sites.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly.
Ability to walk over uneven surfaces, climb on construction equipment, and navigate hills.
Comfort working outdoors and performing tasks at ground level.
Ability to travel weekly Monday through Friday with overnight stays.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
Prior experience in landscaping, construction, farming, or outdoor labor.
Understanding of erosion and sediment control guidelines.
Basic knowledge of traffic control procedures.
Familiarity with basic hand tools or landscape equipment.

Responsibilities

Review detailed work specifications and plans for daily tasks.
Conduct safety checks of tools and equipment and ensure they are functioning and ready for use.
Operate power tools, including drills and circular saws, and landscape equipment, including chainsaws and weed eaters.
Implement erosion and sediment control measures according to specifications and environmental regulations.
Perform seeding, mulching, and matting.
Assist with setting up and maintaining traffic control systems around work areas.
Set up and maintain bypass water pumping and work-area dewatering.
Clean and store tools and equipment at the end of the workday.
Review completed tasks with a supervisor to ensure they meet required standards and specifications.
Assist with site preparation, landscaping, and general labor on restoration sites.