Laborer - Civil Infrastructure

Sunset Valley Construction, LLC•Ellington, CT

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Sunset Valley Construction is a sitework and underground utilities contractor focused on building and maintaining essential infrastructure. The company's team is projected to double in size over the next 4 years, offering career growth opportunities and a team that builds projects while building up people. This role will support field operations by preparing work, using tools, and staying one step ahead of excavation and utility crews on roadwork, site work, and commercial/multifamily development projects.

Requirements

2+ years of underground utilities or site work experience (other related field experience may be considered)
Comfortable using hand tools and small power tools
Ability to use rotary lasers, or field background to build that skill quickly
Ability to think through challenges that require math to make practical decisions
Enjoy physical, hands-on work where the day moves quickly, the work changes rapidly, and your part helps the crew make visible progress
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
Authorized to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

P6 license
Experience installing drainage or water mains
Experience working in trench boxes
Experience using Topcon GPS
Ability to perform layout, including stakes and grades
Ability to read blueprints and elevations

Responsibilities

Keep field crews moving by preparing tools, materials, and work areas before they’re needed
Help build infrastructure that holds up by supporting quality field work from setup through completion
Protect crew time by keeping equipment organized, accounted for, and ready to use
Keep work accurate using hand tools, small power tools, rotary lasers, and field technology
Support quality underground utility work by helping with trench work, drainage, water mains, stakes, grades, blueprints, and elevations, where your experience allows
Help the crew work better together by staying aware of what is happening around you
Build toward the next field role by learning the path from Laborer to Pipe Layer to Foreman to Superintendent

Benefits

$30 to $45 per hour
Clear field path: Laborer → Pipe Layer → Foreman → Superintendent
Apprenticeship opportunities
Training and development support
Health, Dental, and Vision insurance after 3 months
100% employer coverage (for Health, Dental, and Vision insurance)
401K with 3% company match after 3 months
Professional personal financial advice
Newer equipment with modern technology
Two prepaid plane tickets anywhere in the USA once a year for personal use
Personal use of SVC equipment, as long as it does not interfere with work schedules
Office staff support for data tracking, emails, computer usage, and scheduling