Construction Laborer

Resource Environmental Solutions•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 hands-on site preparation, landscaping, and general labor alongside a skilled crew, helping restore ecosystems and protect natural resources. The work includes reviewing task plans and specifications, checking tools and equipment, operating power and landscape equipment, implementing erosion and sediment control measures, assisting with seeding, mulching, and matting, setting up and maintaining traffic control systems, and supporting bypass-water pumping and work-area dewatering. At the end of the day, workers clean and store equipment and review completed work with a supervisor. The position requires weekly travel Monday through Friday with overnight stays; per diem and hotel stays are provided. Certain projects require weekend work. Physical demands include regularly lifting up to 50 pounds, walking on uneven ground, climbing on construction equipment, navigating hills, and working outdoors at ground level.

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.
Assist with seeding, mulching, and matting.
Set up and maintain traffic control systems around the work area.
Set up and maintain bypass-water pumping and work-area dewatering.
Clean and store tools and equipment at the end of the day.
Review completed tasks with a supervisor to confirm they meet required standards and specifications.