Excavating General Labor
- Lehighton, PA, United States
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Job details
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job 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.
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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
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Skills
- Assembly
- Heavy equipment operation
- Regulatory compliance