Construction Laborer (Heavy Civil)

Esposito Construction•Parsippany, NJ

About The Position

Esposito Construction is hiring a Construction Laborer to support its heavy civil and underground utility projects in New Jersey. The role involves assisting with day-to-day crew activities and performing excavation, trenching, backfilling, and piping work. Candidates should have at least three years of field experience on relevant projects. The company describes opportunities for advancement.

Requirements

At least 3 years of field experience on relevant projects.
Must be able to work in a team setting.
Able to communicate effectively in English, both in writing and verbally.
Physically capable of working on their feet and productively lifting and moving materials.
Must have a good pair of work boots.

Nice To Haves

OSHA 10 and/or OSHA 30.

Responsibilities

Assist in planning and coordinating day-to-day crew activities on underground utility and heavy civil projects.
Perform and supervise excavation, trenching, and backfilling operations around existing utilities safely.
Install, assemble, and connect water, sewer, and storm infrastructure piping systems.
Conduct wet taps, tie-ins, and other connections to existing systems according to project specifications.
Coordinate with subcontractors, suppliers, and equipment operators to ensure materials and machinery are on-site when needed.
Monitor and maintain proper shoring, trench safety, and site safety practices.
Provide input for daily reports, including progress, material usage, and safety observations.
Promptly communicate potential delays or issues affecting the project timeline to management.