CONSTRUCTION WORKER II

Branch; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Branch’s Civil Division is seeking a reliable General Laborer to join our growing team in Roanoke, VA. The role involves heavy highway construction tasks requiring physical labor and adherence to project directions from site supervisors.

A valid driving record and VDOT Work Zone certification are strongly preferred, with a typical full-time schedule of 40+ hours per week. The ideal candidate demonstrates a strong work ethic, the ability to work independently or within a team, and a safety‑minded

Qualifications

• Must have 3 years of experience in heavy highway construction.
• Good driving record required.
• VDOT Work Zone certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Unload tools, prepare building site materials, stack materials and set up equipment.
• Follow project instructions from construction manager or supervisor.
• Direct traffic safely around the construction or road maintenance site.
• Use construction tools and equipment to complete daily tasks.
• Follow health and safety procedures on the job site and report violations.

Skills

Positive attitude

Team player

Job description

Position Summary

Branch's Civil Division is searching for a reliable General Laborer to join our well-established, growing company. The Laborer will perform tasks involving manual labor in heavy highway construction projects. The ideal candidate should be capable of working with minimal oversight but willing to follow directions closely. This position strongly prefers 3 years of experience, a good driving record, and VDOT Work Zone certification.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Unload tools, prepare building site materials, stack building materials, and set up equipment


• Follow project instructions from construction manager or supervisor


• Direct traffic safely around the construction or road maintenance site


• Use construction and maintenance tools and equipment to complete daily tasks


• Follow all health and safety procedures on the job site and report violations immediately to management.


• Safely operate a variety of tools including pressure washers, jackhammers, drills, pipe saws, grinders, jumping jack, plate compactor.


• Load and unload construction supplies from trucks both manually and with the use of equipment


• Prepare new construction sites by digging, moving dirt, installing E&S controls, exposing existing utilities.


• Clean and clear debris and hazardous materials


• Ensure construction equipment and tools are cleaned and stored properly

Duties/Responsibilities Cont.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and work ethic


• Able to work independently or as an active member of a team

Compensation Data

Salary Min: $28,413
Salary Max: $47,355
Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors.

Competencies

• Dependability


• Adaptability/Flexibility


• Communicating Effectively


• Following Policies and Procedures


• Working Safely

Travel

Supervisory Responsibility

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The position lifts heavy objects, walks and stands for long periods of time and performs strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions. The employee lifts, pushes, pulls or carries objects. The position requires good manual dexterity (hand, hand with arm, two hands). The position requires the ability to quickly move arms and legs. The employee must frequently lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position which will typically involve 40+ hours a week.

AAP/EEO Statement

It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of the Company not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or status as a veteran, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, with respect to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and other terms and condition of employment.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Nearest Major Market

Roanoke