Entry-Level Construction Laborer: Learn & Grow

Kokosing, Inc.; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

401K plan

Job summary

Kokosing, Inc. is hiring an entry-level Laborer to gain practical construction experience across trades including mechanical maintenance, welding, concrete finishing, pipe laying, and marine vessel labor. You must be 18+, have reliable transportation, and be eligible to work in the US.

Supervisors will structure your work to build skills and advance you on a path to a career in construction. Base pay ranges from $18.00/hr to $21.00/hr, with compensation decisions based on education, licensure,

Qualifications

• Read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memo.
• Add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.
• Apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions.
• Deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.
• Follow directions.
• Handle basic hand tools such as shovel, pick, broom, hammer, saw, paint brushes, etc.
• Light or heavy handling.
• Job site housekeeping.
• Required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms.
• Lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with practical construction tasks across multiple trades as part of a structured training path.
• Support supervisors and project staff while learning processes and management methods firsthand.
• Contribute to the completion of quality projects through hands-on tasks and safe work practices.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Basic math

Follow directions

Hand tools

Physical stamina

Lifting up to 100 lb

Job site housekeeping

Job description

Kokosing, Inc. is hiring an entry-level Laborer to gain practical construction experience across trades including mechanical maintenance, welding, concrete finishing, pipe laying, and marine vessel labor. You must be 18+, have reliable transportation, and be eligible to work in the US.

Supervisors will structure your work to build skills and advance you on a path to a career in construction. Base pay ranges from $18.00/hr to $21.00/hr, with compensation decisions based on education, licensure,