Experienced Excavation Laborer

Sunset Valley Construction, LLC • Ellington, CT

10d • Onsite

About The Position

We are an excavation contractor that lays the groundwork to develop and maintain the societal infrastructure that helps sustain everyday life as we know it.
How you’ll get to help us do that
Assist with the excavation, grading, movement, and shaping of earth, and the placement of underground utilities, to prepare land for essential infrastructure, transportation, and vital services.
What you’ll get to do
Clear land and prepare sites with a stable foundation for further construction, such as new schools, apartment buildings, roads, subdivisions, infrastructure rebuilds, and warehouses
Excavate earth by removing soil and placing utility lines
Shape and contour landscapes to sculpt for road construction, building sites, or outdoor spaces
Establish proper drainage to direct water flow and prevent flooding or erosion
While using hand tools on the job, get paid to learn how to operate heavy equipment (excavators, skid steers, and dozers)
Remain local, working in the greater Hartford area (within 1 hour of Ellington)
Work alongside a highly-skilled team committed to keeping you safe and helping you succeed and grow

Requirements

• At least 1 year experience in excavation or landscaping
• You like working with your hands out in the fresh air
• No issue can stop you. You love figuring out how to overcome challenges.
• You work with your head on a swivel, constantly looking out for the safety of your co-workers, and have the courage to speak out when conditions are not safe
• You have a strong sense of pride in your quality of work and constantly seek ways to make things more efficient
• You're adaptable to the changing demands of a construction site

Nice To Haves

• 2+ years experience in construction labor, specifically in sitework, excavation, grading, and/or pipelaying
• Basic mechanical knowledge and know how to fix stuff
• OSHA 10 certification
• CDL

Responsibilities

• Clear land and prepare sites with a stable foundation for further construction, such as new schools, apartment buildings, roads, subdivisions, infrastructure rebuilds, and warehouses
• Excavate earth by removing soil and placing utility lines
• Shape and contour landscapes to sculpt for road construction, building sites, or outdoor spaces
• Establish proper drainage to direct water flow and prevent flooding or erosion
• Learn how to operate heavy equipment (excavators, skid steers, and dozers)

Benefits

• 2 pre-paid Southwest plane tickets anywhere in the USA once a year
• Mentorship and unlimited training (hands-on and digital) and heavy equipment training
• A family-first company with generous acquired PTO
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance after 3 months. 75% paid for all employees and immediate family
• 401K plan with a 3% company match after 3 months

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees