Construction Laborer - Field Support & Concrete Prep

Hensel Phelps; Woodford (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Hensel Phelps is hiring a Laborer for a Woodford, VA project. You will support form carpenters, concrete operations, and masons on a safety‑sensitive site, helping with material handling, site cleanup, and daily coordination.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and a commitment to safe work practices. The role requires physical fitness and reliable attendance on a full‑time schedule.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Follow safe work practices in accordance with the Hensel Phelps safety and health program.
• Must be able to take initiative and ask questions.
• Possess a keen attention to detail and be able to follow instructions.
• Workers must provide their own safety footwear.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and professionally with co-workers and stakeholders.
• Strong mathematical reasoning and quantitative skills.
• Must be reliable and punctual.
• Includes having reliable transportation and consistent work attendance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare areas for concrete placement, including excavation and grading.
• Assemble concrete forms and assist placement.
• Handle the concrete bucket and spread concrete in slabs.
• Strip forms after curing and transport them.
• Assist finishers with power trowels and screeds.
• Support masons by carrying bags of cement, lime, sand, and grout and stocking blocks/bricks.
• Assist carpenters with moving door frames and setting them where needed.
• Load, unload, and distribute building materials and tools; keep site organized.
• Promote safety and secure the jobsite at the end of each day.

Skills

Safety practices

Initiative

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Mathematical reasoning

Reliability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Hensel Phelps is hiring a Laborer for a Woodford, VA project. You will support form carpenters, concrete operations, and masons on a safety‑sensitive site, helping with material handling, site cleanup, and daily coordination.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and a commitment to safe work practices. The role requires physical fitness and reliable attendance on a full‑time schedule.