LaborerHeavy Civil

Position OverviewThe DDS Companies is seeking a dependable and safety-focused Laborer-Heavy Civil to support civil construction projects. This position performs physical labor, site preparation, material handling, excavation support, trench preparation, backfill, compaction, grading support, utility installation support, traffic control, site restoration, and general jobsite housekeeping. The Laborer-Civil works as part of a field crew and is expected to follow direction, use tools and small equipment safely, communicate clearly, and maintain strong awareness of nearby personnel, utilities, traffic, equipment, and changing jobsite conditions. Pay RangeThe pay range for this position is $19.00$28.00 per hour. Actual pay will be determined based on relevant experience, qualifications, internal equity, certifications, demonstrated skill level, and business needs. This position is eligible for overtime and a comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements. Section 3 Employment PreferenceThis opportunity may be connected to work covered by Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 and 24 CFR Part 75. Consistent with Section 3 requirements, DDS Companies will, to the greatest extent feasible and consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law, provide employment and training opportunities generated by covered HUD-assisted projects to Section 3 Workers and Targeted Section 3 Workers.Qualified applicants who believe they may meet Section 3 Worker or Targeted Section 3 Worker criteria are encouraged to apply and may be asked to complete a self-certification or provide documentation of eligibility as part of the hiring process. Section 3 preference does not guarantee employment; all applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and job requirements for the position. What Youll Do Perform physical labor in support of heavy civil construction activities, including site preparation, excavation support, trench preparation, backfill, compaction, grading support, concrete support, material handling, cleanup, and site restoration Load, unload, carry, stage, organize, and distribute materials, tools, equipment, pipe, fittings, forms, signs, barricades, and jobsite supplies as directed Use shovels, rakes, brooms, picks, tampers, wheelbarrows, hand tools, power tools, and small equipment safely and appropriately Assist equipment operators by serving as a spotter, maintaining clear communication, identifying hazards, and helping protect nearby personnel, utilities, structures, and completed work Support utility installation, pipe handling, trench cleanup, bedding, shading, backfill, compaction, erosion control, and restoration activities Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas by removing debris, storing tools and materials properly, and assisting with daily jobsite cleanupSafety & Jobsite Expectations Follow company safety policies, OSHA requirements, traffic control plans, excavation/trenching requirements, site-specific procedures, and direction from field leadership Use required personal protective equipment and maintain awareness of moving equipment, open excavations, live utilities, traffic, suspended loads, uneven terrain, and other jobsite hazards Inspect hand tools, power tools, ladders, small equipment, and assigned materials before use and report damaged equipment, unsafe conditions, near misses, incidents, or hazards promptly Participate in daily safety briefings, job hazard discussions, tailgate talks, and other safety-related activities as required Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent preferred; equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered Previous construction, heavy civil, underground utility, site development, earthwork, roadwork, landscaping, warehouse, manufacturing, or other physically demanding work experience preferred Expe