Construction Laborer (Trainee)

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 laborer crew under the direction of the foreperson. Work with labor crew and foreperson in the reading of roadway plans and standard drawings. Tasks involving installation of erosion and sediment control measures, the maintenance and protection of traffic, and asphalt patching and compacting. Other related duties as directed by the Foreperson. The Trainee Program is a 1,000 Hour program which consists of the following: Orientation: Company Overview - Safety & EEO Policy Job bulletin board Introduction of Job Superintendent Superintendent's expectation of Trainee Introduction to Operator Forman (Immediate Supervisor) Foreman's expectation of Trainee Complete explanation of Trainee's assignment Overview of project Skilled Laborer (Road) Trainee: Toolbox safety meeting. Instruction on plan reading and standard drawings. Receive instruction, observe and assist the foreman and laborer crew as outlined in job description Receive general understanding and use of all hand and power tools to be used on this project. Review procedures for the maintenance and protection of traffic. Introduction, demonstration and care of all equipment. Review methods of erosion and sediment control measures. Review material delivery procedures. Review asphalt patching and compacting procedures. Review labor tasks for road grading. Receive additional instruction from foreman. Skilled Laborer (Road) Trainee: Toolbox safety meeting. Assist the foreman and laborer crew in all tasks as outlined in the job description. Demonstrate proficiency in the use of all hand and power tools used on this project. Demonstrate ability to assist in laying out of plans for smooth operation. Demonstrate ability to work independently with the laborer work crew. Demonstrate the ability to assist with the maintenance and protection of traffic. Demonstrate the ability to assist with the material delivery procedures. Demonstrate the ability to patch and compact asphalt. Demonstrate an understanding of the labor tasks for road grading. Demonstrate the ability to receive additional instruction from laborer foreman, as deemed necessary. At the completion of the core training, the Trainee will be afforded work experience as a skilled laborer and will be paid in accordance with wage rates scale for the work performed. Every effort will be made to retain the Trainee as long as there is work available in the classification from which the Trainee has recently completed his/her training. 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? Construction Season normally runs from Easter to Thanksgiving. Primarily local travel and home daily. High Earnings Potential - Prevailing Wage Work (Base Rate + Fringe). Winters Off (Certain Positions) - Due to the seasonality of our work, some positions enjoy winters off while still earning year-round benefits. Competitive Benefit Package - Medical, Vision, Dental, 401k, Vacation, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Supplemental Unemployment Benefits, 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.

Created: 2026-03-04