Entry-Level Construction Jobs in Hanover, MA
Start Your Career in Construction with Amex Construction
Amex Construction LLC is hiring entry-level construction workers for civil site work, excavation, utilities, septic systems, drainage, concrete prep, demolition, grading, and general construction projects across the South Shore, Cape Cod, and Southeastern Massachusetts.
This is a great opportunity for recent high school graduates, vocational school students, college students looking for summer work, and anyone interested in starting a hands-on career in construction.
You do not need years of experience to apply. You do need to show up on time, work hard, listen, stay safe, and be willing to learn.
Position: Entry-Level Construction Worker / Construction Apprentice / Field Trainee
Location: Hanover, MA
Work Area: South Shore, Cape Cod, and Southeastern Massachusetts
Schedule: Monday–Friday, typical start time 7:00 AM. Saturdays may be required depending on project needs.
Job Type: Full-time, seasonal, and summer positions may be available
Pay: Competitive hourly pay based on experience, reliability, work ethic, and ability.
Who This Job Is For
This position is for someone who wants to get into construction and learn the trade from the ground up.
You may be a good fit if you are:
A recent high school graduate
A vocational or technical school student
A college student looking for summer construction work
New to the trades and looking for a real career path
Coming from landscaping, warehouse work, farming, sports, mechanical work, snow operations, or another hands-on background
Interested in excavation, site work, utilities, septic systems, concrete, grading, equipment, or construction management
We are looking for dependable people who want more than just a paycheck. The right person can grow into a skilled laborer, pipe layer, equipment operator, foreman, superintendent, or another long-term field role with Amex Construction.
No Experience Required for the Right Person
You do not need to know everything on day one.
We are willing to train the right person if they are:
Reliable
Coachable
Safety-minded
Willing to work outdoors
Able to follow direction
Ready to do physical work
Interested in learning the construction trade
Construction is not easy work, but it is a strong career path for someone who wants to learn real skills and build a future.
What You Will Learn
Entry-level construction workers may be trained in:
Job site safety
Site preparation and cleanup
Hand tools and power tools
Excavation support
Utility trenching support
Septic system installation support
Drainage and stormwater work
Concrete prep
Demolition support
Material handling
Pipe work basics
Laser and grade basics
Compaction and backfill
Equipment spotting and ground support
Working safely around trucks, tools, equipment, trenches, and active job sites
As you prove yourself, you may be given more responsibility and exposure to additional field skills.
Typical Work Includes
Entry-level construction workers may assist with:
Loading and unloading materials
Site cleanup and organization
Shoveling, raking, grading, and hand digging
Moving pipe, stone, forms, tools, and materials
Assisting operators, laborers, and foremen
Setting up tools, pumps, hoses, cones, signs, and safety equipment
Supporting excavation, utility, septic, drainage, concrete, and demolition work
Keeping work areas clean and safe
Learning how to protect finished work, utilities, equipment, and customer property
This is physical outdoor work. You should expect heat, cold, rain, mud, dust, noise, and changing job site conditions.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants should have:
Reliable transportation to the shop or assigned job site
Ability to report to work on time
Ability to follow directions
Willingness to work outdoors in active construction conditions
Ability to perform physical construction-related tasks as needed, with or without reasonable accommodation
Willingness to work safely around tools, trucks, equipment, trenches, traffic, and other job site hazards
Good attitude and ability to work as part of a crew
Willingness to learn and improve
Applicants 18 or older are preferred due to active construction site conditions. Applicants under 18 may be considered only where permitted by applicable youth employment laws and job duty restrictions.
Preferred Qualifications
The following are helpful, but not required:
Valid driver’s license
OSHA 10
Vocational, technical school, shop class, or construction program experience
Landscaping, snow, farm, warehouse, mechanical, or hands-on work experience
Basic tool knowledge
Ability to read a tape measure
Interest in equipment operation, utilities, septic systems, concrete, grading, or site work
We will consider the right person with limited experience if they are dependable, coachable, and willing to work.
What Makes Someone Successful at Amex
You will do well here if you:
Show up on time
Listen the first time
Stay off your phone unless it is break time or work-related
Ask questions before guessing
Work safely
Respect the crew, equipment, customers, and job site
Keep moving without being chased
Learn from mistakes and improve
Take pride in doing the work correctly
Want to build a real career in construction
You will not do well here if you are unreliable, unsafe, careless, constantly late, glued to your phone, unwilling to do physical work, or unable to take direction.
Summer Construction Jobs
Amex Construction may have seasonal and summer construction positions available for college students, vocational students, and recent graduates.
Summer construction work is a good fit for someone who wants to earn money, work outdoors, learn real field skills, and gain hands-on experience with a growing construction company.
Strong summer employees may be considered for future seasonal work, full-time work, or long-term career opportunities with Amex Construction.
Career Path
Amex Construction is a growing civil, site work, excavation, septic, utility, concrete, and construction management company.
Entry-level construction workers who prove themselves may have the opportunity to grow into roles such as:
Construction Laborer
Skilled Laborer
Pipe Layer
Septic Installer
Heavy Equipment Operator
Lead Operator
Site Foreman
Site Supervisor
Construction Superintendent
We prefer to build strong people from within when they show reliability, safety awareness, field judgment, and a strong work ethic.
How to Apply
To apply, complete the form below or call/text us directly.
Phone/Text: 781-243-5654
Company: Amex Construction LLC
Location: Hanover, MA
Equal Opportunity Statement
Amex Construction LLC considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.