Construction Laborer

Position Overview:
Rifenburg is looking for Construction Laborers to support a variety of heavy civil and site development projects across North Carolina. This role is hands-on and supports crews with daily operations including site prep, material handling, and general labor tasks.

Work may include projects such as site development, utilities, roadwork, and other civil construction work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist crews with general labor duties as directed by site supervision


• Prepare and clean job sites to maintain a safe work environment


• Load, unload, and move materials, tools, and equipment


• Assist with excavation, backfilling, grading, and site prep


• Use hand tools and basic power tools as needed


• Support equipment operators and skilled trades as needed


• Flag traffic when required and maintain awareness of surroundings


• Maintain tools and equipment in clean, working condition


• Follow all company safety policies and wear required PPE at all times


• Perform other duties as assigned

Experience/Education:

High School Diploma or GED preferred, prior construction or labor experience preferred but not required

Required Skills:

• OSHA 10 preferred but not required


• Valid driver’s license preferred


• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening


• Willingness to participate in required trainings (OSHA, First Aid. /CPR, Flagger, etc.)


• Strong work ethic and reliability


• Ability to follow direction and work as part of a team


• Willingness to learn and grow within the company


• Positive attitude and adaptability in a fast-paced environment


• Ability to communicate effectively with crew members and supervisor

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and carry up to 80 lbs.


• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and climb for extended periods


• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions


• Must be able to travel to job sites as needed (day or overnight travel depending on project)


• Must be able to work overtime, weekends, or nights when required

Benefits:

• Competitive Wages 

• Health & Dental with generous employer contribution 

• Supplemental Insurances (Vision, FSA, Dependent Care, Short-term Disability, Critical Illness, etc.)  

• Paid Holidays 

• Generous PTO 


• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

• …and more!  

Rifenburg Companies follow EEO Federal and State guidelines prohibiting employment and job discrimination. It is the policy of Rifenburg Companies to provide for and promote equal employment opportunity in employment compensation and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination based on age, race, creed, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, Vietnam Era Veteran status, genetic predisposition, carrier status or any legally protected status. 

The policy applies to all employment practices and actions. It includes, but is not limited to, recruitment, job application process, examination and testing, hiring, training including apprenticeship and on-the-job training, disciplinary actions, rate of pay or other compensation, advancement, classification, transfer, reassignment and promotions.