Construction Laborer

Position Title: Construction Laborer

Position Summary:
The role of the Construction Laborer is to perform physical labor tasks at construction sites in accordance with company and industry safety rules and operating procedures.

Pay Range: $22/hour to start + overtime

First year average: $55k - $60k annually

$10,000 annual incentive for Class A Drivers

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in the loading/unloading of equipment and supplies needed for daily work assignments, setting up of worksite traffic and safety controls and properly securing work area.


• Hand dig with shovels, picks, digging bars to expose located utilities, access underground vaults and pedestals, and complete trenches.


• Operate jackhammers, air knives, pneumatic boring equipment (compressors & missiles) and powered tools.


• Place conduit and/or cables in trenches, splice conduit sections (install couplers) as directed, pedestals, vaults, etc. to complete construction tasks.


• Fully restore work site at completion of daily work, refill trenches and holes, tamp soil, replant any plants or shrubs that were disturbed during our construction, place asphalt on streets or concrete on sidewalk where excavations have been performed.


• When required and if appropriately licensed and authorized, drive or operate construction equipment used on the jobsite to complete daily work assignments


• Clean and maintain all company vehicles and equipment assigned for use.


• Capable of working in all temperatures and climates


• Able to perform physical tasks for the entire assigned work shift


• Willingness to work shifts as assigned, including daily overtime when necessary.


• Ensure that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed.


• Bring problems to the attention of the Foreman, Construction Supervisor, Construction Manager, Safety Director or HR.

Job Requirements:

Valid CA Driver’s License for three years and clean DMV record a MUST!

• Some knowledge of proper use of equipment, materials and supplies used in heavy/highway construction work.


• Some Knowledge of first aid and applicable safety precautions.


• Ability to work independently and complete daily activities according to work schedule.


• Ability to lift 80 pounds or more, walk and stand for long periods of time and perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions.


• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.


• Ability to use equipment and tools properly and safely.


• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions.


• Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency. Regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity, and exposure to dust and asphalt.


• Must be able to lift, push, pull or carry objects, use abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue and to effectively jump, sprint or throw an object.


• Requires good manual dexterity (hand, hand with arm two hands) and multi-limb coordination.


• Noise level is generally loud.


• Must be able to quickly move arms and legs.


• Excellent stamina is required.


• Ability to work in current weather conditions including but not limited to extreme heat, rain, dust, and wind.


• Ability to communicate with customer and management in fast paced environment to keep project moving

Benefits and Perks:

• Medical + Dental + Vision benefits


• 401k and Profit Sharing


• Paid Time Off


• Education opportunities


• Stipend for high-speed internet access


• Paid Comprehensive Training


• Growth Opportunities


• Use of company vehicle


• Company Paid Pregnancy/Bonding Leave

Work Environment:

Work is normally performed in outdoor settings. Outdoor work may be required in residential and commercial areas, construction sites, and field facilities. Performance of the position requires working safely and may require working outdoors in all weather conditions, all noise levels, hazardous conditions, and on the full range of outdoor work surfaces.

Equal Opportunity:

Sonic is an equal opportunity employer. Sonic is committed to providing a work environment free of harassment, discrimination, retaliation and disrespectful or other unprofessional conduct based on sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), color, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), national origin (including language use restrictions and possession of a driver's license issued under Vehicle Code section 12801.9), ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, sexual orientation, military and veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law or ordinance or regulation. It also prohibits discrimination, harassment, disrespectful or unprofessional conduct based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics, or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.