Dirt Laborer

ForceSource
  • Des Moines, IA
  • Full-time
  • Quick Apply
20 days ago

Job Description

Job SummaryWe are seeking a motivated and dependable Dirt Laborer to join our construction team, focusing on civil infrastructure projects including highway maintenance, utility locating, and site preparation. In this role, you will be an essential part of the crew responsible for assisting with earth-moving activities, operating heavy equipment, and supporting overall site development. Your energetic approach and attention to safety will help ensure smooth project execution from start to finish. This position offers an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience working on diverse construction projects in a dynamic environment.ResponsibilitiesAssist with excavation, grading, and site preparation tasks using heavy equipment such as dozers, loaders, backhoes, graders, and front loader trucksSupport the operation of dump trucks for hauling materials and debris across construction sitesConduct manual labor including lifting, shoveling, and moving materials to facilitate project progressPerform utility locating to identify underground utilities before excavation beginsFollow safety protocols in accordance with FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) regulations and industry best practicesMaintain equipment by performing basic mechanical checks and reporting any issues promptlySupport paving activities and other civil infrastructure tasks as directed by supervisorsExperiencePrior construction experience working on civil infrastructure projects or highway maintenance sites preferredFamiliarity with heavy equipment operation such as dozers, loaders, backhoes, graders, and dump trucks is highly desirableKnowledge of mechanical systems related to construction machinery and basic troubleshooting skillsAbility to perform heavy lifting and manual handling safely for extended periodsUnderstanding of FMCSA regulations relevant to commercial vehicle operation is a plusExperience working on utility locating or underground utility projects is advantageousProven ability to work effectively in a team environment on busy construction sitesJoin us in building vital infrastructure while developing your skills in a fast-paced, safety-focused environment. We value energetic individuals eager to contribute to meaningful projects that make a difference!

Numbers & Facts

LocationDes Moines, IA
Job TypeFull-time

Skills

  • Backhoe Loaderunmatched
  • Bulldozerunmatched
  • Civil Infrastructureunmatched
  • Constructionunmatched
  • Construction Equipmentunmatched
  • Construction Projectsunmatched
  • Dump Truck/Tipperunmatched
  • Earthmoving/Earthworksunmatched
  • Excavationunmatched
  • Graderunmatched
  • Heavy Equipment/Vehiclesunmatched
  • Heavy Liftingunmatched
  • Identify Issuesunmatched
  • Loadersunmatched
  • Material Movingunmatched
  • Mechanical Testingunmatched
  • Project Executionunmatched
  • Regulationsunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Underground Excavationunmatched
  • Wheel/Front-End Loaderunmatched

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