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Excavating General Labor

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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.

$46,137 / year median in Pennsylvania

+4% projected growth

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Excavating General Labor Lehighton, PA 1 DAYS AGO 22804409 Summary Lehighton, PA In-Person Competitive Salary 1 Years Experience High school graduate or equivalency certificate (GED) No Commission 40.00 hours per week / Day Shift / Full-Time Description Position Overview This role supports excavation crews with foundation preparation, pipe installation, grading, and general site labor. The ideal candidate is reliable, physically capable, and able to follow direction in a fast-paced outdoor environment. Key Responsibilities Shoot grades & foundation prep — Assist with shooting grades for house foundations and verifying elevation accuracy Pipe laying & assembly — Help lay pipe, glue pipe sections, and support utility installation Sand mound work — Rake and level the tops of sand mounds to meet project specifications Shoveling & raking — Perform continuous shoveling, raking, and other physically demanding labor Assist equipment operators — Carry, load, and stage materials to support excavator and heavy equipment operators Hand-digging & trenching — Complete hand-digging, trenching, and grading using shovels and hand tools Job-site cleanliness — Maintain clean, organized job sites including debris removal and end-of-day cleanup Follow supervisor direction — Adapt to changing tasks and follow instructions from site supervisors Backfilling & excavation support — Support pipe laying, backfilling, and other excavation-related tasks Safety compliance — Ensure all work is completed safely and in compliance with company and job-site safety standards General labor duties — Perform additional labor tasks as assigned; duties and job sites may vary daily Additional Details
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