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Civil West Construction

Excavation Laborer

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A Construction Helper or Worker works at construction sites and projects. Works as a skilled trades worker such as bricklayer, carpenter, painter, electrician or mason, or operates construction equipment.

$50,901 / year median in Oregon

+11% projected growth

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Excavation Laborer Civil West Construction Salem, OR Job Details Full-time $26.82 - $32.30 an hour 22 hours ago Qualifications Maintaining an organized workspace Site preparation excavation Compactors Road sign installation projects Utility system installation projects Restoration Concrete work Driver's License Construction plans Road construction Working on construction projects in a civil infrastructure role Construction industry experience Following blueprint specifications Power tools Underground utility pipelaying projects Clean workspace maintenance Landscaping Hand tools Construction grading Entry level Full Job Description Civil West Construction is looking for an experienced Civil / Highway Construction Laborer to join our crew. This is not an entry-level position. We are looking for someone with real field experience who can step onto a jobsite and be productive without needing to be taught basic construction.
Experience we are looking for:
Highway and roadway construction experience Traffic and highway sign installation Setting sign posts, foundations and sign structures Comfortable working alongside active roadways and traffic Familiar with traffic control and highway jobsite safety Excavation and site development Retaining wall construction Underground utilities including storm, sewer and water Grading and general dirt work Landscape and site restoration Concrete and general civil construction Ability to read and use a grade rod Understand elevations and basic grade Ability to read construction plans and details Comfortable working around excavators, loaders and other heavy equipment Ability to use hand tools, power tools and compaction equipment Jobsite cleanup and maintaining an organized work area Ability to work independently when given a task Ability to follow direction and work as part of a crew We want someone dependable who shows up ready to work, pays attention and takes pride in getting the job done right. Highway, roadway or traffic sign installation experience is a big plus. Experience working on ODOT or other public works projects is also a plus. Civil West Construction performs heavy civil and public works construction throughout Oregon including excavation, underground utilities, concrete, site development, roadway improvements and highway sign work. Valid driver's license. Pay is based on experience and ability. If you have solid civil construction experience and know how to work safely and productively around highways and active jobsites, we want to hear from you.
Pay:
$26.82 - $32.30 per hour
Work Location:
In person