Skilled General Laborer & Carpenter Helper - Heavy Civil Construction

Skilled General Laborer & Carpenter Helper - Heavy Civil Construction - Kickstart Your Career in Industrial Civil Construction

Job Title: Skilled General Laborer & Carpenter Helper - Heavy Civil Construction
Company: Pennwest Specialized Contracting Inc
Location: Grove City, PA (On-Site)
Job Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday - Friday (Weekends and Overtime required based on project deadlines)
Pay Range: $24.00 - $28.00 per hour + Prevailing Wage Opportunities!

The Opportunity

Kickstart Your Career in Industrial Civil Construction.

Pennwest Specialized Contracting Inc is seeking a highly motivated and reliable Skilled General Laborer & Carpenter Helper to be a vital member of our field operations team. In this role, you will provide the essential support needed to build large-scale, critical industrial utility projects.

This role offers a unique entry point into specialized construction where you will work side-by-side with experienced tradespeople and an accessible, hands-on ownership team. We don't just want laborers; we want future journeymen.

If you are willing to put in the hard work, we offer a clear path for advancement within a loyal company that treats its employees with absolute respect and shares its success.

What You Will Be Doing

You will be the engine that keeps our job sites moving, providing critical support to our lead carpenters and concrete crews:

• Site Operations: Execute demanding physical tasks efficiently and safely across diverse industrial construction sites.
• Trade Support: Support lead carpenters and ironworkers by proactively anticipating tool and material needs during complex builds.
• Formwork & Rebar: Actively assist in the assembly of heavy concrete forms and the precise placement of rebar for structural builds.
• Site Maintenance: Maintain a highly clean and organized work area to ensure site safety and smooth operational flow.
• Project Deadlines: Contribute to on-time project completion by working overtime and off-hours as rigorous deadlines require.
• Environmental Endurance: Navigate challenging outdoor work environments, maintaining a strong work ethic across all types of extreme summer and winter weather conditions.
• Safety First: Adhere strictly to all OSHA and company safety protocols, and consistently wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).

What You Need to Succeed (Qualifications)

Required Qualifications

• Experience: A minimum of 3 years of proven experience in manual labor or construction-related roles.
• Mindset & Reliability: Proven reliability with a strong, documented track record of consistent attendance and punctuality. You must have strong listening skills and the ability to follow complex verbal instructions accurately.
• Physical Capabilities: The physical ability to perform heavy lifting and continuous manual labor safely in extreme summer and winter weather.
• Logistics: Proficiency in English and possession of highly reliable transportation to the job site.

Preferred Qualifications

• Industry Experience: Previous hands-on experience specifically acting as a helper in a carpentry or civil utilities environment is a massive plus!
• Safety Certifications: Possession of an active OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 safety certification.
• Work Ethic: The ability to demonstrate a proactive, "can-do" attitude in a fast-paced, high-performance work setting.
• Education: High School Diploma or GED.

Compensation & Premium Benefits

We protect our employees and care about their professional and personal success. We offer a highly competitive total rewards package:

• Solid Base Pay: $24.00 - $28.00 per hour, paid on a reliable weekly pay cycle.
• Financial Upside: Access to highly lucrative Prevailing Wage project opportunities (job specific)!
• Travel Support: Per diems provided for both in-town and out-of-town work assignments.
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance for you and your family.
• Financial Future: A solid Retirement Savings Program to invest in your long-term financial stability.
• Work-Life Balance: Paid Time Off (PTO) including holidays, vacation days, and sick leave.
• Career Development: Paid training and certifications specifically designed to help you promote into specialized trade roles.
• Company Culture: Safety equipment fully provided, plus participation in regular company team events.

About Pennwest Specialized Contracting Inc

Pennwest Specialized Contracting Inc is a growing civil construction firm where ownership is involved and accessible. We protect our employees and care about their professional and personal success, often working side-by-side with the crew. We are looking for motivated individuals who want to share in our success and advance within our company. Learn more at

Pennwest Specialized Contracting Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.