Construction Laborer

About the role

James E Fulton & Sons, Inc. is an excavating and trucking contractor based in Southwest Michigan. Known for quality work and a strong team ethic, the company focuses on excavation and underground utility work within a 50-mile radius of Kalamazoo, MI.

Responsibilities

• Support excavation and underground utility crews by performing general civil/construction labor.
• Shovel, rake, grade, and compact around pipe and structures, especially in tight or hard-to-reach areas.
• Assist with pipe and utility installation by staging materials, preparing bedding, helping with backfill, and cleaning up to keep the site safe and organized.
• Load and unload tools, small equipment, and materials each day and help maintain a clean, well-ordered jobsite and laydown area.
• Spot equipment and help maintain safe work zones with strong awareness of traffic, pedestrians, and other site hazards.
• Operate small/basic equipment when qualified, such as skid steers, loaders, and rollers, under the direction of your foreman.
• Follow all safety rules, wear required PPE, and immediately communicate any unsafe conditions or incidents to the crew lead.
• Use a mobile app on a phone or tablet to enter your time and complete basic job documentation as directed.

Requirements

• Hands-on construction experience (1+ year preferred), ideally in excavation, underground utilities, or pipeline work.
• A valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and the ability to maintain dependable attendance for local projects.
• Physical ability to lift, shovel, climb in and out of equipment, and work outdoors in all weather for a full shift.
• A team-first attitude: you take direction from foremen, are honest and dependable, communicate clearly in basic English, and are willing to help wherever needed, including pre-employment and random drug testing as required.

Qualifications

• Hands-on construction experience (1+ year preferred), ideally in excavation, underground utilities, or pipeline work.
• A valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and the ability to maintain dependable attendance for local projects.
• Physical ability to lift, shovel, climb in and out of equipment, and work outdoors in all weather for a full shift.
• A team-first attitude: you take direction from foremen, are honest and dependable, communicate clearly in basic English, and are willing to help wherever needed, including pre-employment and random drug testing as required.

Skills

• Hands-on construction experience (1+ year preferred), ideally in excavation, underground utilities, or pipeline work.
• A valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and the ability to maintain dependable attendance for local projects.
• Physical ability to lift, shovel, climb in and out of equipment, and work outdoors in all weather for a full shift.
• A team-first attitude: you take direction from foremen, are honest and dependable, communicate clearly in basic English, and are willing to help wherever needed, including pre-employment and random drug testing as required.

Benefits

• Health insurance.
• 401(k).
• Full-time, W-2 employment with day-shift work, project-based start/end times, and seasonal overtime or occasional weekends (including snow/emergency work as needed).

Pay

$22 to $30 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Day-shift work, project-based start/end times, and seasonal overtime or occasional weekends (including snow/emergency work as needed).

How to Apply

If this sounds like the kind of crew you want to be part of, apply with your resume or a brief work history outlining your construction experience and contact information. Qualified candidates will be contacted to discuss next steps.