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.