Job Description
Join Charlotte's premier infrastructure team as a Public Works Laborer and earn top-tier compensation while shaping our city's future. We offer industry-leading pay, comprehensive benefits, and career advancement opportunities for dedicated professionals. Work with cutting-edge equipment on transformative projects including road construction, utility maintenance, and public facility upgrades. Our commitment to safety and employee development makes us the employer of choice in Charlotte's public works sector.
Responsibilities
- Operate heavy machinery including excavators, bulldozers, and asphalt pavers
- Perform manual labor for trenching, grading, and concrete work
- Conduct daily equipment inspections and preventive maintenance
- Adhere to OSHA safety protocols and city regulations
- Assist in traffic control and site preparation activities
- Document work progress and material usage accurately
- Collaborate with engineering teams on project specifications
Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of public works or construction experience
- Valid North Carolina Class B Commercial Driver's License
- Certification in heavy equipment operation (e.g., CAT, John Deere)
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety certification
- Ability to lift 50+ pounds and work in extreme weather conditions
- Basic knowledge of blueprint reading and survey markers
- Pass pre-employment drug screening and background check
- High school diploma or equivalent required