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Job Title: Civil Laborer Job Description The Civil Laborer supports excavation and civil construction activities on an open farmland job site, primarily assisting with trenching for underground utilities and installation of perimeter fencing. This role works closely with excavator and mini excavator operators, follows direction from foremen and leads, and helps maintain a clean, safe, and compliant work area in all weather conditions.
Responsibilities Assist excavator and mini excavator operators with digging trenches for underground utilities, ensuring trenches meet depth, alignment, and safety requirements. Support operators in pile driving posts for perimeter fencing, including staging materials, positioning posts, and monitoring work areas for safety. Help install fencing after posts are driven, including handling panels or wire, securing components, and verifying alignment and stability.
Work extended hours as required, including 10-hour days Monday through Friday and 8-hour shifts on Saturdays, as weather and project demands allow. Remain open and adaptable to working different shifts, including potential first and second shift assignments as project needs evolve. Essential Skills Valid driver's license. OSHA 10 certification at minimum. Previous traveling work experience for candidates who will travel to the job site.
Willingness and ability to work flexible shifts, including potential first and second shifts. Ability to commit to a work schedule of approximately 58 or more hours per week, including 10-hour days Monday through Friday and 8 hours on Saturday, as weather permits. Ownership and use of steel toe boots and other required personal protective equipment. Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience working on civil construction sites, particularly those involving trenching and underground utilities.
Familiarity with skid steer operation or working around heavy equipment in a safe and controlled manner. Why Work Here? This opportunity offers consistent, full-time hours with the potential for significant overtime in a project-driven environment. You will work within a safety-focused culture that adheres to OSHA standards and emphasizes teamwork, clear communication, and mutual support on site. The role provides hands-on field experience in civil construction, exposure to heavy equipment operations, and the chance to build practical skills in trenching, underground utilities, and fencing installation.
You will be part of a team that values professionalism, accountability, and a strong work ethic, with clear expectations and a structured code of conduct. Work Environment The work takes place on an open farmland civil construction site in Monrovia, Indiana, fully exposed to the region’s weather conditions. Summers are typically hot and humid with a high likelihood of pop-up thunderstorms, while winters can bring cold rain, freezing rain, snow, wind, and periods of extreme cold.
The environment is busy and dynamic, with significant activity from heavy equipment such as excavators, mini excavators, skid steers, and trenching machinery. The site follows rigorous safety protocols in line with OSHA standards, and distracted operation of equipment or inattentiveness to surroundings is not tolerated. Work hours generally consist of 10-hour days Monday through Friday and 8-hour days on Saturday, resulting in a 58+ hour work week when weather allows, and shift assignments may include first or second shift depending on project needs.
Professional appearance and behavior are expected at all times, in accordance with the site code of conduct, and steel toe boots and appropriate personal protective equipment are required while on site. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Mooresville, IN. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $26.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevan