General Laborer

Shirley Contracting Company, LLC; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

401K with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Shirley Contracting Company, LLC is seeking General Laborers for various job sites across Virginia. This role involves outdoor work year‑round, assisting with site prep, digging trenches, flagging, and supporting crews with safety‑driven tasks.

We offer a base hourly pay of $17.00–$22.00, plus a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life insurance, a 401K match, paid time off and paid holidays, and opportunities for long‑term growth with a stable employer.

Qualifications

• Must pass pre-employment physical and drug screening
• Working knowledge of hand and power tools
• Able to operate around heavy equipment safely
• Comfort with heights and confined spaces with PPE

Responsibilities

• Perform flagging, traffic closures and related tasks
• Prepare sites, dig trenches, set braces and remove debris
• Install erosion and sediment controls (e.g. silt fence)
• Willing to perform manual labor to support projects
• Wear PPE: safety boots, long pants and four-inch sleeves; PPE provided
• Work on a variety of tasks daily
• Uphold health and safety policies
• Establish positive relationships with customers and co-workers

Skills

Outdoor work

Communication

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Shirley prides itself on attracting, developing and retaining the best employees in the industry. We hire ambitious and dedicated professionals to fill positions at all levels of our organization.

Shirley Contracting Company, LLC is accepting applications for General Laborers to join our team.

Qualifications

• Work in outdoor environments in all seasons
• Be comfortable working alongside heavy equipment and able to communicate with operators, workers and pedestrians
• Be comfortable working at heights and in confined spaces with safety equipment and training
• Moderate to heavy lifting (more than 15 pounds), pushing, pulling, bending, twisting, reaching, kneeling, crawling, climbing and squatting on a regular basis
• Working knowledge of hand and power tools
• Must pass pre-employment physical/drug screening

Responsibilities

• Perform flagging, traffic closures and relevant tasks as assigned.
• Clean and prepare sites, dig trenches, set braces to support the sides of excavations, clean up rubble and debris and remove waste materials.
• Installation of erosion and sediment controls (i.e. silt fence, super silt fence, gutter buddies, etc.).
• Must be willing to perform manual labor related tasks to support projects.
• Must wear safety toe boots, long pants and four-inch sleeves on shirts. PPE (hard hat, safety glasses, class 3 vests and gloves) is required and will be provided.
• Work on a variety of tasks within any given day.
• Ensure the company’s health and safety culture, policies and requirements are met.
• Establish and maintain a positive working relationship with customers and co-workers.

Job Type: Full-Time, Year-Round

Location: Various Jobsites

Working Hours: Start varies between 6:00 AM and 7:00 AM. Overtime, nights and weekends may be required.

Benefits: Competitive salary, Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401K with Company Match and Company Contribution, and Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays.

Applicants must be 18 years of age and currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis in order to be considered.

For this role the base hourly range is $17.00-$22.00 per hour. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. Base pay is one part of the Total Compensation Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Shirley Contracting (subsidiaries and affiliates) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/assignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law. Shirley Contracting promotes a drug‑free workplace.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA); Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).

For more information on Equal Opportunity, you may visit this link.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full time basis in order to be considered.