What are the responsibilities and job description for the Excavation Laborer - All Experience Levels position at Sunset Valley Construction, LLC?
About Sunset Valley Construction
We are a Sitework & Underground Utilities Contractor in Greater Hartford, CT. We build and maintain the infrastructure that keeps society running while helping our people build sustainable and successful lives.
How you’ll get to help us do that
Assist with the excavation, grading, movement, and shaping of earth, and the installation of underground utilities to safely deliver sustainable infrastructure solutions.
What you’ll get to do
- Clear land, shape and contour landscapes, and prepare sites for further construction, such as new roads, schools, apartment buildings, subdivisions, warehouses, and outdoor spaces
- Excavate earth by removing soil for the placement of utility lines
- Establish proper drainage to direct water flow and prevent flooding or erosion
- While using hand tools on the job, get paid to learn how to operate heavy equipment (excavators, skid steers, and dozers)
- Remain local, working in the greater Hartford area (within 1 hour of Ellington)
- Work alongside a highly-skilled team committed to keeping you safe and helping you succeed and grow
What you bring to the role
- You like working with your hands out in the fresh air
- You find immense satisfaction in working hard along side other people
- You want to be a big part of the reason your team succeeds. No issue can stop you.
- You work with your head on a swivel, constantly looking out for changing demands and the safety of your co-workers.
- You have a strong sense of pride in your quality of work
- You constantly look for ways to work smarter and make things more efficient
- You're able to pass a drug screen and background check
Even better (but not required) if you have
- Experience in sitework, excavation, grading, landscaping, or pipelaying
- Basic mechanical knowledge and know how to fix stuff
- OSHA 10 certification
- CDL
What’s in it for you
- 2 pre-paid Southwest plane tickets anywhere in the USA once a year
- Mentorship and unlimited training (hands-on and digital) including free CDL classes and heavy equipment training
- A family-first company with generous discretionary PTO
- Health, Dental, and Vision insurance after 3 months. 75% paid for all employees and immediate family
- 401K plan with a 3% company match after 3 months
We are an equal-opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status. We are committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within our workplace and creating an environment where all individuals feel valued, respected, and supported. We comply with all applicable laws governing EEO and affirmative action and ensure that all employment decisions are made solely based on job-related qualifications and merit.
Salary : $29 - $39