Lead Laborer - Earthwork (Union)

V3 Companies Ltd • West Chicago, IL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

V3 Construction Trades, a multi-discipline civil site construction firm, is seeking a full-time Lead Laborer focusing on earthwork operations. This is a field-based position and project sites could be located throughout the Chicagoland area and Northwest Indiana.

Requirements

• Laborer position will be signatory to laborers local union or Local 150. (V3 is a union contractor with union operators, laborers, drivers, etc.)
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience working with field crews on earthwork trade.
• Knowledge of soil types, conditions, and soil mitigation methods
• Valid driver’s license and pre-employment drug screening required
• Ability to perform daily physical labor (lift/carry min 50 lbs)
• Strong work ethic and willingness to perform multiple tasks
• Good communication skills

Responsibilities

• Assist foreman with executing earthwork, stabilization, and restoration projects.
• Work under direction of a foreman with field crews consisting of operators, laborers, and drivers.
• Typical projects include new construction site preparation, road and trail construction, shoreline stabilization, and wetland mitigation/restoration.
• Operation of GPS Rover for construction layout, survey, and grade verification.
• If assigned by foreman, leading and directing other crew members
• Perform physical labor not limited to shoveling, lifting, and relocating materials.
• Occasional operation of skid steer equipment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed