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Skilled Laborer

Total Civil Construction

Silver Spring, MD 20907 • 10/11/2026

Job Description

Job Description

At Total CivilConstruction&Engineering,wedon'tjustbuildroadsandinfrastructurewebuildlastingimpact. AswecontinueexpandingacrosstheMid-Atlanticregion,we'relookingforhardworkingandexperiencedSkilledLaborerstojoinourfieldteamsandhelpdeliverhigh-qualitycivilconstructionprojects.

Job Summary

Theconstructionskilledlaborerhelpsthepipelayerbyperformingdutiesrequiringtechnicalexperience.Dutiesincludeassistingwithlayingpipeforstormorsanitationsewers,drains, andwatermains.S/hemayassistintheperformanceofanycombinationofthefollowingtasks:gradetrenchesorculverts, position pipe,orsealjoints. Inadditiontoassistingpipelayers,theskilledlaboreralsoworksdiggingtrenchesfor/aroundexistingutilities,manuallyhelpwithensuringappropriategrading, andmovematerials/tools.Theskilledlaborerplaysamajordaytodayroletokeepworksitescleanandcompliant.

Duties & Responsibilities

  1. Cleanorprepareconstructionsitestoeliminatepossiblehazardsandprepareforplacementofaggregates,road/substrate,orutilities.
  2. Signalequipmentoperatorstoalign,moveoradjustmachinery,equipment,ormaterials
  3. Load,unload, and/oridentifymaterialsandtools
  4. Digditchesortrenchesfor/aroundexistingutilities, back-fillexcavations, grade andleveltrenches;mayusetampingmachine and/orhandtools. NOTE: May betrainedtooperatesomeheavierequipment.
  5. Performsgeneralconstructionwork(usinghandtools,liftingmaterialsonaverageupto50pounds)underdirectionofPipe Layer, Crew Leader,ForemanorSupervisor.
  6. Mayperformflaggingdutiestocontrol andmaintainflowoftrafficinworkzone.
  7. Performotherduties, as andwhenassigned.
  8. Undersupervisionofpipelayersorsupervision,mayusetoolstoverifygrading/levelsurface.
  9. Assistinaligningpipesmanuallyduringpipelineconstruction(generallyforwetutilities[water/sewer]).
  10. Assisttoconnectpipes andsealjointsusingglue,cement,gasketsand/orflanges.

Qualifications

  • 5 years of hands-on experience in heavy civil construction (utilities required)
  • Must havephysicalabilitytostandstrenuousanddangerousworkenvironment. Must becomfortableworkingin 15ft -20fttrenchesandotherconfinedspaces.
  • Hasphysicalstrengthdigandperformgeneral laborwithlaborercrews,includingdiggingbyhandandlifting/pushing/pullingmaterials.
  • Abletocommunicateeffectivelywithothersandworkcooperativelyinteams(includingresolvingbasicconflictswithorwithouttheassistanceofmanagement).
  • Handleemergencysituations,workpressureand stress.
  • Abletosolvebasic,common-senseproblemsusingexperienceandconstructionknowledge.
  • Musthavea flexibleschedule(makeworkirregularoroddhoursinoutdoorworksites,dependinguponprojectneedsorweather),includingnightsandweekends.
  • Musthaveaccesstoowntransportationtoreachnon-standardworksitesduringnon-standardhours.

PhysicalDemands

Thephysicaldemandsdescribedherearerepresentativeofthosethatmustbemetbyanemployeetosuccessfullyperformessentialjobfunctions.Reasonableaccommodationsmaybemadetoqualifiedindividualswithdisabilitiestoenableperformanceofessentialjobfunctions. Whileperformingthedutiesofthisjob,theemployeeis

  • Requiredtocontinuouslyusevisionabilities,includingclose,distance, color andperipheralvision,depthperceptionandtheabilitytoadjustfocus.
  • Regularlyrequiredtousehandsandfingerstohandle,feeloroperateobjects,toolsorcontrols, andreachwithhandsandarms; use fine motorcoordinationandeye-handcoordinationtopush/pull/liftitems.
  • Frequentlyrequiredtostand,talkandhear;liftormoveupto50poundsandoccasionallyliftormoveupto100pounds(withorwithoutassistance).
  • Occasionallyrequiredtowalk,sit,climb, balance,stoop,kneel,crouch, crawl,lift.

WorkEnvironment

Whileperformingthedutiesofthisjob,theemployee

  • Regularlyworksinoutsideweatherconditions.
  • Frequentlyworksnearmovingmechanicalparts;isexposedtovibration,wetorhumidconditions,heat, andotherformsofinclementweather; andisexposedtoloudnoise.
  • Occasionallyworksinhigh,precariousplacesorinexcavations(includingconfinedspaces), andisexposedtofumesorparticulates,chemicals,electricalenergyandmachinery.

Perks & Culture

  • Competitive hourly pay with overtime eligibility
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
  • Opportunities for professional training and certification (including OSHA)
  • Long-term, stable work with multiple active projects
  • Growth path:Skilled Laborer Pipe Layer Lead Pipe Layer Foreman Superintendent
  • A team that works together, respects each other, and builds real infrastructure

PLEASE NOTE:TCCE hires field construction staff to work at jobs in the region (primarily Maryland, DC, Virginia). This means job locations will change as needed.

Total Civil Construction & Engineering, LLC, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer:Minorities, Females, Disabled, Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

Total Civil Construction is proud to be an E-Verify Employer and Drug-Free Workplace