Laborer
$41,600–$58,240 year
On-siteRichmond, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Conduct hands-on tasks for heavy civil infrastructure and transportation projects including highway, road, bridge, and site work. Set up equipment, secure work areas, and clear construction sites by removing debris and hazards. Hand dig pits, trenches, and foundations; backfill trenches and maintain a clean, organized job site. Assist welders, carpenters, painters, 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 the crew and public. Confidently and safely use small hand tools such as drills, hammers, and shovels, and operate power tools like grinders, chop saws, jack hammers, and compactors. Report to a foreman within a crew of laborers and skilled trades on one or more projects in an outdoor environment with varied weather conditions.
Required Qualifications
- 1+ years of experience in heavy construction (civil infrastructure, roads, bridges, cast-in-place concrete, and underground utility systems) or related work
- Understand 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
- 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
- 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
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