Skilled Laborer
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Description
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
About the Role
Stocks General Contractors is seeking a reliable and experienced Skilled Laborer to support our field operations on civil construction and underground utility projects.
This role is ideal for someone with hands-on construction experience who can work independently, support crews efficiently, and contribute to high-quality project execution. The ideal candidate is safety-focused, dependable, and ready to take on more responsibility in the field.
What You’ll Do
● Perform advanced labor tasks to support pipe crews and equipment operators
● Assist with installation of underground utilities including water, sewer, and storm systems
● Prepare trenches, grade areas, and support pipe placement
● Use hand tools and small equipment for cutting, measuring, and assembling materials
● Backfill and compact soil using proper methods and equipment
● Read basic plans, grades, and site layouts as needed
● Maintain a clean, safe, and organized job site
● Follow and enforce company safety standards
● Assist with installation of underground utilities including water, sewer, and storm systems
● Prepare trenches, grade areas, and support pipe placement
● Use hand tools and small equipment for cutting, measuring, and assembling materials
● Backfill and compact soil using proper methods and equipment
● Read basic plans, grades, and site layouts as needed
● Maintain a clean, safe, and organized job site
● Follow and enforce company safety standards
What We’re Looking For
● 2+ years of construction or civil/utility experience
● Strong understanding of job site operations and safety practices
● Ability to work independently and complete tasks with minimal supervision
● Reliable attendance and strong work ethic
● Ability to communicate effectively with crew members and supervisors
● Strong understanding of job site operations and safety practices
● Ability to work independently and complete tasks with minimal supervision
● Reliable attendance and strong work ethic
● Ability to communicate effectively with crew members and supervisors
Preferred
● Experience in underground utilities or pipe installation
● Familiarity with grades, elevations, and basic plan reading
● Experience operating small equipment (jumping jack, plate compactor, etc.)
● Familiarity with grades, elevations, and basic plan reading
● Experience operating small equipment (jumping jack, plate compactor, etc.)
Certifications Required
● OSHA 10 (or willingness to obtain upon hire)
Preferred:
● Confined Space Training
● Trenching & Excavation Awareness
● Confined Space Training
● Trenching & Excavation Awareness
Physical Requirements
● Ability to lift and carry up to 80 lbs
● Ability to stand, walk, and perform physical labor for 8–10 hours per day
● Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
● Ability to stand, walk, and perform physical labor for 8–10 hours per day
● Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
Schedule & Pay
● Full-Time | Hourly
● Monday–Friday (8–10 hour shifts; occasional weekends or night work required)
● Weekly pay
● Monday–Friday (8–10 hour shifts; occasional weekends or night work required)
● Weekly pay
Benefits
● Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
● 401(k) Retirement Plan
● Paid Time Off (holidays, vacation, sick)
● Paid training and certifications
● Referral bonus program
● Safety equipment provided
● Opportunities for advancement
● 401(k) Retirement Plan
● Paid Time Off (holidays, vacation, sick)
● Paid training and certifications
● Referral bonus program
● Safety equipment provided
● Opportunities for advancement
Work Location
● Field-based role across Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia
● Travel required
● Travel required
Expectations
● Consistent and dependable performance
● Ability to take initiative and complete tasks without constant supervision
● Commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork
● Accountability for assigned responsibilities
● Ability to take initiative and complete tasks without constant supervision
● Commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork
● Accountability for assigned responsibilities
Apply Today
Submit your application through this posting or contact us directly to learn more.
We’re looking for skilled, dependable workers ready to grow with a team focused on safety, quality, and long-term opportunity.