Construction Laborer
About The Position
Green Water and Power is seeking an experienced Construction Laborer for its dedicated Greenfield Construction Team. The role supports trenching and excavation work to detailed specifications, site restoration, erosion-control installation and maintenance, and ground support for heavy equipment operators. It is suited to a site-work professional with knowledge of trenching, soils, lifts, and compaction who wants to develop toward equipment operation or field leadership. Travel to project sites for extended periods is required. The position involves frequent travel—up to 75–100% of the time—to greenfield project sites across the company’s operating states. Assignments may last several weeks, with overnight and extended stays expected. Work may follow a rotational schedule with planned time at home between assignments. Overtime and weekend work may be necessary, and flexibility with work hours and extended workdays is required. The company provides lodging, travel pay, and daily per diem while on assignment. Green Water and Power, established in California in 2013, operates in more than 35 states and works in sustainable energy. The company describes itself as America’s #1 EV installer, with more than 15,000 EV chargers deployed and approximately 5 megawatts of solar projects completed. It is an EVITP-certified turnkey engineering, procurement, and construction firm and also provides operations and maintenance services.
Requirements
- At least 4 years of hands-on experience as a construction laborer, in underground utilities, or in trenching.
- Working knowledge of hand tools and portable power tools.
- Working knowledge of lift thickness, moisture conditioning, and compaction requirements.
- Experience operating compaction equipment and small earthmoving equipment.
- Ability to read basic site plans and trench details.
- OSHA 10 certification.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation.
- Strong dedication to safety and commitment to following safety protocols.
- Willingness to travel as required.
Nice To Haves
- Prior OSHA training for excavation and trenching.
- Experience with electrical, telecom, or utility projects.
- Experience in other civil work trades, such as setting forms and placing and finishing concrete.
- Certifications related to construction trades.
- Experience with EV charging projects.
Responsibilities
- Serve as spotter and ground person for the excavation operator; check trench depth and grade and watch for utilities.
- Perform trenching with a Ditch Witch or similar equipment and hand-trench with shovels, picks, and other tools.
- Place bedding and backfill materials, including sand, aggregate base, slurry, and native soils, according to specifications.
- Compact backfill in lifts using plate compactors, jumping jacks, and trench rollers to achieve specified density.
- Moisture-condition soils to achieve optimum compaction.
- Protect conduit and duct banks during backfill and install warning and tracer tape at the required depth.
- Photograph each step of construction activity daily.
- Coordinate with the construction lead for inspections by local agencies and utilities.
- Coordinate with the construction lead for testing labs and special compaction inspections when required, and perform field density testing when required.
- Restore sites after backfill, including preparing bases for paving and restoring topsoil, seeding, and hardscape.
- Install and maintain erosion and sediment controls and keep sites clean and organized.
- Set up and maintain traffic control and perform flagging when required.
- Clean and maintain company-provided tools, trenching equipment, and compaction equipment.
- Report mechanical issues immediately.
- Cross-train in operating skid steers, loaders, and mini excavators, and support other team tasks as needed.
- Complete other assignments and special projects as requested by the construction lead and management.
- Follow safety requirements, participate in safety meetings, and wear required and appropriate PPE on the jobsite.
Benefits
- Company-paid lodging, travel pay, and daily per diem while on assignment.
- Company-provided PPE and specialty tools.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits package.
- Retirement savings plan.
- Paid time off.
- Paid training and reimbursement for pre-approved and authorized certifications.
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
- Collaborative and inclusive work environment that values diversity.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
