Position Description

Construction Laborer Trainee
Department Heavy Highway Construction (Hourly)
Location HEAVY HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION | New Enterprise, PA 16664
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Employment Status:
Full-Time (>30 hrs/wk)

Construction Laborer Trainee - What Will You Do?

  • Develop all skills required to perform as a member of the labor crew under the direct supervision of the Laborer Foreperson.
    • Works with labor crew and Laborer Foreman in the reading of roadway plans and drawings.
    • Use and care of hand and power tools.
    • Tasks and installation of Erosion and Sediment Control measures.
    • Tasks involving the Maintenance and Protection of Traffic.
    • Tasks in the receiving and unloading of concrete pipe.
    • Tasks necessary for asphalt patching and compacting.
    • Labor tasks for road grading.
    • Performs other related duties as directed by the Foreperson.
    • BUILD AMERICA - Assist in multiple aspects of road jobs across Pennsylvania.
  • Assist hardworking teammates in shoveling and site preparation.
  • Assist in the placement/dismantling of roadway signs, barricades, cones and other traffic control devices.
  • Operate and maintain small equipment.
  • Work as a team to complete jobs safely and on time.

Requirements - Who Are We Looking For?

  • Positive attitude and willingness to grow and learn.
  • Team Mindset - "The NESL Way"
  • Focus on Safety, Quality, and Accuracy
  • Experience in construction or manufacturing is a plus, but not required.
  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • Valid driver's license and meets NESL's standards.

Why Apply?

  • Our Construction Season normally runs from Easter to Thanksgiving.
  • High Earnings Potential - Prevailing Wage Work (Base + Fringe)
  • Full Benefits during layoff season.
  • Competitive Benefit Package - Medical, Vision, Dental, 401k, Vacation, Life Insurance, etc.

What Is a NESL Career

  • BUILD AMERICA - Our work goes directly toward rebuilding America's infrastructure
  • Contribute to a sustainable future improving the lives of people and communities we serve.
  • Collaborate in an open culture where sound values and dedicated people come together for greater results.
  • Thrive in a people-driven family owned company with countless opportunities to learn and grow.

NESL is a privately held family-owned company, priding itself on being Pennsylvania’s largest construction materials producer/supplier and not to mention, leader in heavy highway construction. Founded in 1924, NESL boasts over 1,800 coworkers helping To Build America From the Ground Up! Headquartered in New Enterprise, PA, our footprint encompasses 57 quarries, 3 sand deposits, 33 hot mix asphalt plants, 21 fixed and portable ready mix concrete plants and 1 lime distribution center throughout PA and Western NY.    

And…we are GROWING! 

New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc. is a background screening, drug-free workplace.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

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New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.