Laborer

Job Title

Construction Laborer

Job Description

A construction laborer performs a variety of hands-on tasks for heavy civil infrastructure and transportation projects consisting of highway, road, bridge, civil and site work. A laborer typically reports to a foreman and works within a crew consisting of other laborers and various skilled trades on one or more projects within a geographical region, in an outdoor environment and in a variety of weather conditions.

Responsibilities

Primary duties and experience include:

• Responsible for personal safety while performing all tasks assigned.
• Ensure safe outcomes for each project or task in accordance with the SSHASP.
• Set up equipment and secure work areas in compliance with safety regulations.
• Clear and prepare construction sites by removing debris, obstacles, and potential hazards.
• Hand dig pits, trenches, and foundations to support building activities.
• Backfill trenches and pits, and maintain a clean, organized job site.
• Assist welders, carpenters, painters, operators, and other skilled trades as required.
• Lift and carry heavy materials and equipment across uneven terrain.
• Direct traffic around construction zones to ensure safety for both the crew and the public.
• Confidently and safely use all types of small hand tools including but not limited to drills, hammers, come-a-longs, brooms and shovels.
• Confidently and safely use all types of small power tools such as grinders, chop saws, jack hammer, and compactors.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in heavy construction (civil infrastructure, roads, bridges, cast-in-place concrete, and underground utility systems) or related work. • Follow pre-construction instructions and execute tasks on-site with minimal supervision.• Understands when a task requires assistance and knows how to collaborate with others.• Capable of working independently while maintaining communication with foreman for real-time decision-making.• Possesses strong planning and problem-solving skills.• Demonstrates physical dexterity and endurance to complete demanding tasks safely and efficiently using assigned personal protective equipment.• Lift and carry materials weighing 50 to 75 lbs.• Works comfortably at heights with proper safety equipment.• Performs all assigned tasks with professionalism and high standards.• Ability to travel to and from job sites independently.• Able to obtain TWIC, DBIDs, or other similar credentials requiring a background check for access to restricted or government sites.

Reports to: Project Superintendent/Lead Foreman

Business Unit: Mid-Atlantic Region

Location: Richmond, VA and surrounding areas

Travel Requirements: Works within an operating region that may require one-way travel distances of up to 100 miles. Occasional overnight travel to other regional offices may be required.

Compensation: $20.00 to $28.00 per hour commensurate with skills and experience.

Comprehensive benefits offered to eligible employees including medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance; FSA; short- and long-term disability; identity theft protection; 401(k); employee assistance program; and paid time off.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Posillico Civil, Inc. is committed to maintaining a working environment that promotes teamwork and that is free of any and all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Accordingly, all of its employment-related activities will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran and military status, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, domestic violence victim status, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, predisposing genetic characteristics or other legally protected personal characteristic.