Entry Level Construction Summer Job 2027 (Fairfax)

Allan Myers Inc.; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Allan Myers Inc. is seeking entry-level candidates for a high school student position with the potential to transition to full-time after graduation.

You will participate in excavation tasks, material handling, and site cleanup while working under supervision on an active construction site. Hourly pay ranges from $22.00 to $25.00 based on experience, with benefits and training opportunities typical of a leading mid-Atlantic contractor.

Qualifications

• Entry level role open to high school students.
• Currently enrolled in GED/high school diploma or related work experience.
• Trade school a plus.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Digging, spreading and shoving dirt and gravel using pick and or shovel.
• Lifts, carries and holds building materials, tool and supplies.
• Cleans tools, materials and work areas.
• Mixes, pours and spreads concrete, asphalt, gravel, and other material using hand tools.
• Performs a wide variety of manual tasks including pipe assembly, pipe cutting and laying, removal or forms from set concrete, taking layout shots, directing equipment operators on cuts and fills, etc.

Skills

Teamwork

Work under pressure

Fast-paced environment

Independent work

Safety awareness

Education

HS diploma or GED

Trade school a plus

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Responsibilities

This position is open to high school students that are looking for a meaningful career that provides great pay and excellent benefits. There is a potential for this role to move into a full time opportunity post graduation.

• Digging, spreading and shoving dirt and gravel using pick and or shovel.
• Lifts, carries and holds building materials, tool and supplies.
• Cleans tools, materials and work areas.
• Mixes, pours and spreads concrete, asphalt, gravel, and other material using hand tools.
• Performs a wide variety of manual tasks including pipe assembly, pipe cutting and laying, removal or forms from set concrete, taking layout shots, directing equipment operators on cuts and fills, etc.

Responsibilities

This position is open to high school students that are looking for a meaningful career that provides great pay and excellent benefits. There is a potential for this role to move into a full time opportunity post graduation.

• Digging, spreading and shoving dirt and gravel using pick and or shovel.
• Lifts, carries and holds building materials, tool and supplies.
• Cleans tools, materials and work areas.
• Mixes, pours and spreads concrete, asphalt, gravel, and other material using hand tools.
• Performs a wide variety of manual tasks including pipe assembly, pipe cutting and laying, removal or forms from set concrete, taking layout shots, directing equipment operators on cuts and fills, etc.

Hourly Range: $22.00 - $25.00, based on experience.

Qualifications

Experience & Education/Certificate:

• Entry Level
• Currently enrolled in GED/high school diploma or related work experience.
• Trade school a plus.
• Valid driver's license required.

Required Skills & Knowledge

• Must be able to work well independently or within a team.
• Ability to work efficiently under deadlines and pressure.
• Ability to keep up in a fast-paced environment.
• Safety sensitive environment.

Overview

Our Company Does Work That Matters

Allan Myers is the largest heavy civil construction and materials production contractor in the mid-Atlantic. We build infrastructure: the highways and bridges that connect cities and towns, the public water and wastewater systems that provide clean water to your home and keep our streams clean. We take pride in meeting the highest quality standards because it ensures our work will have a long-lasting positive impact on the community. When you get home safe each night, you know that what you did that day matters.

At Allan Myers, you are part of a team dedicated to making things better, including your career. We pay well and provide generous benefits. We offer extensive training and promote from within. If you have the drive, we will help you build a career in the thriving construction industry and reach your full potential.

Allan Myers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.