Job Description

General Laborer

Position Overview

Dudley Staffing is recruiting motivated, hard-working General Laborers for a valued utility construction client in the Pittsburgh, PA area. This is a boots-on-the-ground role supporting essential utility infrastructure across natural gas, oil, and telecom projects. For the right candidate, this contract position offers a real path to full-time employment directly with the client.

Pay: $20.00/hr
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Schedule: Monday through Friday, Days (overtime and weekends as needed)
Employment Type: Contract to Hire

Client Overview

Our client is a third-generation utility construction company with over 60 years of experience in the natural gas, oil pipeline, and telecom industries. Now a subsidiary of a publicly traded infrastructure group, they have built a strong reputation for delivering projects on time without cutting corners across the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, and Eastern US. They invest in their people, including company-paid CDL training for employees who demonstrate consistent performance and a desire to grow.

Responsibilities

• Dig trenches and ditches; backfill excavations and compact soil to grade specifications
• Operate hand tools and power tools including shovels, tampers, and jackhammers
• Cut wires and assist with basic electrical and utility connections as directed by crew leads
• Move tools, equipment, and materials around active job sites
• Clean up debris and assist with site restoration including blacktop and landscaping work
• Signal equipment operators to assist with machinery alignment and movement
• Support crew leads and equipment operators with general construction labor as assigned

Requirements

Required:

• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation to job sites
• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs and work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Availability for overtime and weekend work when necessary
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must pass pre-employment drug and alcohol screening, background check, and MVR check

Preferred:

• Prior construction or general labor experience
• Basic knowledge of hand tools and power tools
• Willingness to travel within service territories as needed

Why This Role

This isn't just another labor gig. It's a foot in the door with a company that has been building careers for over six decades. Perform well and there's a direct path to becoming a permanent member of their crew, with real growth opportunities in the trades.