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  • Thank you for your interest in joining our crew! We strive to find the best employees for our team, just as you are trying to find the right company for yourself.

    To ensure this great relationship, please review the core values and job description before completing the application on the following page. Be sure to attach your resume.

    We appreciate your cooperation in advance and will notify you via email or phone if we want to schedule an interview.

    Thank you!

  • CORE VALUES

    Established in 1960, our core values are the foundation of the company. They are used in every facet of the organization from hiring and evaluating employees to decision making and individual behavior both on and off the job.

    • Success Through Safety
    • Can-Do Attitude
    • Move Quickly & Efficiently
    • Do What You Say You’ll Do
    • Extreme Attention to Detail
    • Be Honest & Act With Integrity
    • Work Together, Win Together

    If this sounds like you and an environment you'd like to work in, please continue to the job description and application.

  • JOB DESCRIPTION: Excavation Laborer - Site Work & Utilities

    Full-Time | Long-Term | Residential & Light Commercial Construction

    Zimmerman Building Company is seeking a dependable and hardworking Excavation Laborer to join our growing site work and utility crews. This position supports excavation, underground utility installation, grading, concrete work, and general site development on residential and light commercial projects.

    This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in quality workmanship, and wants to build a long-term career in the construction industry.


    Benefits Include

    • Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications
    • Health insurance
    • Retirement plan
    • Vacation pay
    • Training and advancement opportunities
    • Potential union opportunities for qualified candidates

    Key Responsibilities

    • Assist excavation and utility crews with daily site work operations.
    • Work in and around trenches installing water, sewer, storm, and drainage systems.
    • Assist with utility installation, grading, backfilling, compaction, and site restoration.
    • Support concrete crews with excavation, preparation, forming, and related site work as needed.
    • Drive dump trucks to transport materials, aggregates, spoil, and equipment between job sites.
    • Assist equipment operators with trenching, pipe installation, and excavation activities.
    • Load, unload, and organize materials, tools, and equipment.
    • Set grade stakes, check elevations, and assist with layout activities.
    • Safely operate hand tools, compactors, saws, pumps, and other construction equipment.
    • Follow all OSHA, company, and jobsite safety requirements.
    • Maintain a clean, organized, and productive work environment.
    • Work closely with foremen, operators, and fellow crew members to keep projects moving efficiently.


    Requirements

    • Minimum of 2 years of experience in excavation, underground utility installation, concrete construction, or related site work preferred.
    • Working knowledge of excavation safety, utility installation practices, and construction site operations.
    • Ability to read a tape measure and understand basic grades and elevations.
    • Valid driver's license required with a clean driving record.
    • Experience driving dump trucks and hauling materials is preferred.
    • CDL is a plus but not required.
    • Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting, carrying, digging, and working in varying weather conditions.
    • Strong work ethic, positive attitude, and willingness to learn.
    • Ability to work effectively as part of a team and follow directions.
    • Reliable transportation and consistent attendance.
    • Ability to safely work around heavy equipment and active construction sites.
    • Must pass a pre-employment drug screening and maintain a drug-free work environment.


    What We're Looking For

    We are looking for team members who are willing to work hard, show up every day, and help wherever needed. The right candidate is someone who takes initiative, works well with others, and isn't afraid to get in the trench, set pipe, shovel stone, drive a truck, or assist operators to keep the job moving. We value attitude, reliability, and teamwork just as much as experience.

    This is a position for someone who wants to be part of a productive crew and take pride in building quality projects safely and efficiently.

     

    Why Zimmerman?
    Zimmerman Building Company is a 25-person, values-driven company with deep roots in the community. As a third-generation, family-owned business, we pride ourselves on quality work, honest relationships, and sustainable growth.

    We also run on EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System), which provides clear accountability, strong team alignment, and empowers leaders to lead.

    Ready to Apply?

    Click "Next" to proceed to the application.

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  • EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION -EXCAVATION LABORER

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  • Are you fully vaccinated** from COVID-19?

  • **To be considered fully vaccinated, your last dose of Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccination or booster was over two weeks ago or your Johnson & Johnson single dose or booster was over two weeks ago.

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  • Pursuant to the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, all applicants who are offered employment must produce documents establishing their identity and authorization for employment in the United States. These documents must be produced no later than seventy-two (72) hours after employment commences. In addition, all new hires will be required to verify their employment authorization under oath by signing INS Form I-9.
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