About Onyx Corporation

Onyx Corporation is a family-owned construction company based in Acton, Massachusetts, specializing in heavy civil construction, excavation, landscape construction, and construction materials. With a commitment to quality workmanship, safety, and customer satisfaction, Onyx takes pride in delivering projects that make a lasting impact on the communities it serves.

Through its Excavation, Landscape Construction, and Materials divisions, Onyx provides a wide range of services and expertise to support projects throughout the region. Our team combines industry knowledge, skilled employees, modern equipment, and a hands-on approach to get the job done safely and efficiently.

As a family-owned company, Onyx values its people and recognizes that our employees are the foundation of our success. We strive to foster a collaborative, team-oriented work environment where employees are respected, supported, and given opportunities to grow and develop their careers.

At Onyx, we believe in working together, taking pride in what we do, and building a company where people want to work and grow.

Excavation Laborer:

The Excavation Laborer is responsible for pipe installation, trenching, concrete and/or masonry installation, cleaning & prepping construction work sites in a timely and effective manner as part of a work site crew.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Site work preparation to include digging trenches and backfilling holes
• Installation to include scaffolding setup, bracing, and temporary structure for site setup
• Loading and unloading site materials
• Assisting equipment operators and drivers with their duties
• Cleaning the work site by removing hazards, materials, and debris and disposing in a workmanlike manner

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Have ability to follow specific verbal and written instructions
• Familiarity with grade elevations and project layout
• Ability to effectively communicate with other workers on site and report project status and issues that may arise to the site Foreman and Superintendent
• Aptitude in math
• Comfortable around large construction machinery and signaling to operators to facilitate alignment, movement, and adjustment of machinery, equipment, and materials
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, safe team environment

Education and Experience:

• Valid driver’s license
• OSHA 10 certification
• DOT Certificate (acquired within one month after date of hire)
• Ability to pass a drug test.
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience laboring in public or private excavation work

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to work in all types of weather, including extremely hot and extremely cold temperatures
• Must be able to lift and move up to 75 pounds
• Must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, and stand

Why Join Onyx?

At Onyx Corporation, we believe our people are our greatest asset. We offer the opportunity to be part of a team that values hard work, collaboration, safety, and professional growth. Whether you're building your career or bringing years of industry experience, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution and be part of something bigger.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Onyx Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and do not discriminate based on any legally protected status or characteristic.

Join the Onyx Team!

If you're looking for an opportunity to grow your skills, take pride in your work, and contribute to a team that gets the job done, we'd like to hear from you.