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GENERAL LABORER

CW Construction
Grand Junction, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 12/16/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/16/2026

CW Construction is a locally-owned business with a family approach to everyone who works with us. We strive to provide stability and opportunity for our people and are committed to career growth with a strong track record of promoting from within.

The General Laborer is responsible for assisting the Operators in moving dirt or rock by cleaning and preparing job sites, reading and checking grade, operating hand and power tools, and everything else needed to ensure safe operation and execution of the job.

Total Compensation

$18.00 to $23.00 per hour with potential for overtime

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Cleaning and preparing a job site, including the removal of debris, garbage, trees, etc.
  • Loading and unloading building materials.
  • Operating a variety of tools and machines such as shovel, blowtorches, jackhammers, levels, lifts, power drills, grinders, saws, pressure washers, and water spraying equipment.
  • Caring for tools used on job sites and keeping them in safe and clean working order.
  • Safely operating equipment and vehicles as needed.
  • Understanding and carrying out instructions.
  • Maintaining records.
  • Maintaining positive working relationships.
  • Performing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Dependability and reliability with a good attendance record and the willingness and ability to adapt to scheduling needs as required to accommodate company project needs
  • Extremely self-motivated with the ability to take the lead on assignments as well as follow instructions and work within parameters of excellency established by leadership.
  • Good safety history and willingness to engage and contribute to ongoing safe work practices, including the use of PPE, with the ability to safely perform physical and manual work such as digging, shoveling, and operating power tools.
  • Top-notch communication skills, including the ability to effectively, respectfully, and positively interact with supervisors, team members, and subcontractors.

Education and/or Experience

  • Preferred: High School diploma or GED.

Physical Demands

  • Ability to stand or walk for extended periods of time on various terrain, including slopes and uneven ground, and regularly push, pull, shovel, bend to pick up, and lift items 25 to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

  • Outside work exposed to variant weather conditions (hot, cold, rain, snow) and muddy ground conditions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CW Construction LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination of any kind. All employment decisions at CW Construction LLC are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race or ethnicity, color, religion or belief, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other status protected by the law. Applicants that require reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should contact Human Resources via email at admin@cwconst.com.

Salary : $18 - $23

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