General Labor — Power Plant Projects (Atlanta, GA)

About this role

Work on two active power plant projects in Georgia with openings across multiple trades and foreman roles. Crews are needed for carpentry, HDPE pipe installation, heavy equipment and crane operation in an industrial/power plant environment. Positions are full-time and on-site near Atlanta, GA. You’ll join a construction team focused on large-scale mechanical and civil scopes. Multiple roles are available from hands-on trade positions to supervisory foreman roles; schedule includes long days and required overtime as project needs dictate.

What you'll do

• Follow daily work plans, read and work from construction drawings and blueprints, and complete assigned scopes on time
• Perform general carpentry, formwork, rigging, and material layout for industrial/power plant construction
• Install HDPE pipe systems, perform fusion and jointing tasks, and assist with pipelaying and trench/backfill work
• Operate heavy equipment and cranes safely for site work, excavation, grading, loading and material handling
• Set up and maintain site safety controls, perform pre-shift equipment checks, and report unsafe conditions
• For foremen: supervise crews, coordinate daily labor and equipment, track progress, and communicate with project supervision and craft leads

What we're looking for

• Proven experience in industrial or commercial construction trade work (carpentry, piping, equipment/crane operation)
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, sketches, and project instructions
• Hands-on experience with HDPE pipe installation and pipelaying or demonstrated heavy equipment operation skills
• Current competency operating cranes, forklifts, loaders, dozers, or excavators as required by the role
• Capable of physical labor in outdoor/industrial conditions, working at heights, and following confined-space or hot-work protocols when needed
• For supervisory roles: demonstrated leadership, crew management, and project foreman activities on construction sites

Qualifications

• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 card preferred
• Certified crane operator credential (NCCCO or equivalent) or documented crane experience for operator roles
• Forklift certification and heavy equipment operator certifications (loader, dozer, excavator) where required
• HDPE fusion training or demonstrated fusion experience preferred for pipe installers
• High school diploma or GED; valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to Atlanta-area job sites
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screen and background check; English required, Spanish a plus

What we offer

• Site-paid safety and site-specific training with opportunities for skills advancement and certification support
• Health insurance options and retirement plan participation (details provided during hiring)
• Paid time off and holiday policies, plus overtime opportunities based on project workload
• Consistent, multi-week project assignments with chances to move into foreman or specialized operator roles
• Tool/equipment allowance or support for job-required gear where applicable

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