Vac Ex Laborer

QRI – Vac Ex Laborer (Traveling, Short-Term Projects)

Pay Rate: $15.50–$16.50 per hour
Per Diem: $45.00 per day
Hotel: Provided
Duration: Approximately 2 weeks (about 1 week per location)

Job Overview

QRI is seeking dependable Vac Ex Laborers for upcoming short-term, travel-based projects. This role is physically demanding and may require long hours performing manual labor, including Vac Ex operations and jackhammering. Candidates must be able to work safely and efficiently on active job sites.

Project Locations

• Corpus Christi, TX – approximately 1 week

• St. Bernard Parish, LA – approximately 1 week

Job Responsibilities

• Operate Vac Ex (vacuum excavation) equipment

• Perform manual labor and site support duties

• Use hand and power tools, including jackhammers, as needed

• Assist with excavation, potholing, and site cleanup

• Work up to 12-hour shifts

• Follow all safety guidelines and job site procedures

Requirements

• Good physical condition; able to perform manual labor for extended periods

• Ability to work up to 12-hour days

• Ability to pass a drug test

• Valid driver's license

• Ability to understand and communicate in English

• Dependable and safety-focused

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly rate between $15.50 and $16.50

• $45.00 per day per diem

• Hotel accommodations provided

• Short-term, project-based work