<p>Job ID: 520520</p> <p>Tilcon Connecticut Inc., a CRH company, has played a vital role in building infrastructure around our state, serving the market from 23 locations throughout Connecticut. As a leading supplier of quality crushed stone, hot mix asphalt, and ready mix concrete, Tilcon Connecticut has supported the construction of superior roads, buildings and bridges. The most respected name in the construction industry, from the quarry to the road, Tilcon Connecticut does it all!</p> <p>Are you looking for opportunities and benefits of a large corporation with a small company feel? Then Tilcon Connecticut Inc. and CRH is the company for you! If you're up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today!</p> <p>The Construction Laborer supports field operations within the Heavy & Highway Division by assisting crews with a wide range of construction activities. This role is essential to maintaining safe, efficient, and productive job sites across municipal and state roadway and infrastructure projects. The Laborer performs physically demanding tasks and works collaboratively with equipment operators, forepersons, and other crew members to ensure successful project execution.</p> <p>Primary Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Assist construction crews with daily operations on highway, paving, and site development projects. </li><li>Perform general labor duties including sweeping, shoveling, raking, tamping, and site cleanup. </li><li>Mix, pour, and move materials such as bagged cement, concrete, bricks, blocks, and related construction supplies. </li><li>Assist with formwork setup and breakdown. </li><li>Load, unload, and transport materials, tools, and equipment as directed. </li><li>Support grading, paving, and utility installation operations as needed. </li><li>Maintain a clean and organized job site in compliance with safety standards. </li><li>Follow all traffic control and safety procedures while working in roadway environments. </li></ul> <p>Principal Accountabilities</p> <ul> <li>Provide reliable labor support to Heavy & Highway and Paving Division crews. </li><li>Contribute to the safe and timely completion of construction projects. </li><li>Adhere to company policies, project specifications, and regulatory requirements. </li><li>Promote a strong culture of safety and teamwork on all job sites. </li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Ability to perform strenuous physical labor for extended periods. </li><li>Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions including heat, cold, rain, and humidity. </li><li>Ability to follow verbal and written instructions accurately. </li><li>Willingness to work flexible schedules, including daytime and nighttime shifts as required. </li><li>Strong work ethic, dependability, and commitment to safety. </li><li>Prior construction or heavy civil experience preferred but not required. </li></ul> <p>Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)</p> <p>Employees are required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment in accordance with OSHA regulations and state agency requirements. Required PPE includes:</p> <ul> <li>Hard hat </li><li>Safety glasses </li><li>Reinforced-toe work boots </li><li>Hand protection (gloves) </li><li>High-visibility safety vest or clothing </li><li>Hearing protection </li></ul> <p>Additional protective equipment may be required depending on job site conditions.</p> <p>Physical Demands</p> <p>The physical demands described below are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.</p> <ul> <li>Frequent standing, walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, crawling, and reaching. </li><li>Ability to lift and carry materials weighing up to 100 pounds. </li><li>Frequent use of hand tools and manual equipment. </li><li>Ability to work on uneven terrain and in active construction zones. </li><li>Required visual abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. </li><li>Ability to safely work around heavy machinery and moving mechanical parts. </li></ul> <p>Work Environment</p> <p>This position is primarily performed outdoors on active construction sites. Employees regularly:</p> <ul> <li>Work near heavy equipment and moving mechanical parts. </li><li>Are exposed to varying weather conditions, including cold, icy, wet, and humid environments. </li><li>Work in areas with elevated noise levels. </li><li>Perform duties in high-traffic roadway and infrastructure environments requiring strict adherence to safety procedures. </li></ul> <p>What CRH Offers You</p> <ul> <li>Highly competitive base pay </li><li>Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs </li><li>Group retirement savings program </li><li>Health and wellness programs </li><li>An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion </li></ul> <p>About CRH</p> <p>CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.</p> <p>If you're up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!</p> <p>Tilcon Connecticut Inc., a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.</p> <p>EOE/Vet/Disability</p> <p>CRH 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, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.</p>