Construction Laborer (Trainee)

New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc.•Lower Allen Township, PA

68d•Onsite

About The Position

The Construction Laborer (Trainee) develops the skills needed to work as a member of a laborer crew under a foreperson. The role includes learning to read roadway plans and standard drawings, installing erosion and sediment control measures, maintaining and protecting traffic, and patching and compacting asphalt. Other related duties may be assigned by the foreperson. The position includes a 1,000-hour trainee program. Orientation covers company and safety policies, EEO policy, job-site information, supervisory expectations, the trainee’s assignment, and the project overview. Training includes toolbox safety meetings; plan and drawing interpretation; instruction and supervised practice with the foreperson and labor crew; use and care of hand tools, power tools, and equipment; traffic protection; erosion and sediment control; material delivery; asphalt patching and compacting; and road grading. As training progresses, the trainee assists with crew tasks and demonstrates proficiency with tools, support for work planning and traffic protection, material delivery, asphalt patching and compaction, and road-grading tasks. Additional instruction may be provided by the laborer foreperson. After completing core training, the trainee may gain work experience as a skilled laborer and will be paid according to the wage scale for the work performed. The employer will make efforts to retain the trainee while work is available in the completed classification. Construction season normally runs from Easter to Thanksgiving. Travel is primarily local, with employees home daily. Prevailing-wage work offers base pay plus fringe. Some positions may have winters off while continuing to receive year-round benefits.

Requirements

Positive attitude and willingness to grow and learn.
Team mindset aligned with “The NESL Way.”
Focus on safety, quality, and accuracy.
High school diploma or GED.
Valid driver’s license and compliance with NESL’s standards.

Nice To Haves

Experience in construction or manufacturing is a plus, but is not required.

Responsibilities

Develop the skills required to work as a member of the laborer crew under the foreperson’s direction.
Work with the labor crew and foreperson to read roadway plans and standard drawings.
Install erosion and sediment control measures.
Maintain and protect traffic.
Patch and compact asphalt.
Participate in toolbox safety meetings and follow safety procedures.
Learn and use hand and power tools and equipment, including their care.
Assist with material delivery procedures and road grading tasks.
Assist the foreperson and laborer crew with assigned tasks and work planning.
Perform other related duties as directed by the foreperson.