General Laborer (Contract to Hire)

Position Overview Dudley Staffing is recruiting motivated, hard-working General Laborers for a valued utility construction client in the Pittsburgh, PA area. This is a boots-on-the-ground role supporting essential utility infrastructure across natural gas, oil, and telecom projects. For the right candidate, this contract position offers a real path to full-time employment directly with the client. Location: Pittsburgh, PA Schedule: Monday through Friday, Days (overtime and weekends as needed) Employment Type: Contract to Hire #### Client Overview Our client is a third-generation utility construction company with over 60 years of experience in the natural gas, oil pipeline, and telecom industries. Now a subsidiary of a publicly traded infrastructure group, they have built a strong reputation for delivering projects on time without cutting corners across the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, and Eastern US. They invest in their people, including company-paid CDL training for employees who demonstrate consistent performance and a desire to grow. #### Responsibilities 1. Dig trenches and ditches; backfill excavations and compact soil to grade specifications 2. Operate hand tools and power tools including shovels, tampers, and jackhammers 3. Cut wires and assist with basic electrical and utility connections as directed by crew leads 4. Move tools, equipment, and materials around active job sites 5. Clean up debris and assist with site restoration including blacktop and landscaping work 6. Signal equipment operators to assist with machinery alignment and movement 7. Support crew leads and equipment operators with general construction labor as assigned #### Requirements Required: 1. Valid driver's license and reliable transportation to job sites 2. Ability to lift at least 50 lbs and work outdoors in all weather conditions 3. Availability for overtime and weekend work when necessary 4. High school diploma or equivalent 5. Must pass pre-employment drug and alcohol screening, background check, and MVR check Preferred: 1. Prior construction or general labor experience 2. Basic knowledge of hand tools and power tools 3. Willingness to travel within service territories as needed #### Why This Role This isn't just another labor gig. It's a foot in the door with a company that has been building careers for over six decades. Perform well and there's a direct path to becoming a permanent member of their crew, with real growth opportunities in the trades.