General Laborer

Shirley Contracting Company, LLC; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in highway infrastructure development is seeking a dedicated General Laborer. This role involves outdoor work, operating hand and power tools, and ensuring safety compliance on various job sites. The ideal candidate will thrive in a team environment and be prepared for physical labor. Benefits include competitive salary and comprehensive health insurance.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K with company match

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Qualifications

• Must pass pre-employment physical and drug screening.
• Comfortable working at heights and in confined spaces.

Responsibilities

• Perform flagging and traffic closures.
• Clean and prepare sites, dig trenches, and remove waste materials.
• Install erosion and sediment controls.

Skills

Communication

Safety Awareness

Manual Labor

Tools

Hand Tools

Power Tools

Job description

Shirley Contracting Company, LLC

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.

We are accepting applications for the position of General Laborer.

Qualifications

1. Work in outdoor environments in all seasons.
2. Be comfortable working alongside heavy equipment and able to communicate effectively with operators, workers, and pedestrians.
3. Be comfortable working at heights and in confined spaces with safety equipment and training.
4. Perform moderate to heavy lifting (more than 15 pounds), pushing, pulling, bending, twisting, reaching, kneeling, crawling, climbing, and squatting regularly.
5. Have working knowledge of hand and power tools.
6. Must pass pre-employment physical and drug screening.

Responsibilities

1. Perform flagging, traffic closures, and relevant tasks as assigned.
2. Clean and prepare sites, dig trenches, set braces to support excavations, clean rubble and debris, and remove waste materials.
3. Install erosion and sediment controls (e.g., silt fence, super silt fence, gutter buddies).
4. Perform manual labor tasks to support projects.
5. Wear safety gear including safety toe boots, long pants, shirts with four-inch sleeves, PPE such as hard hats, safety glasses, vests, and gloves (provided).
6. Work on various tasks within any given day.
7. Ensure compliance with the company's health and safety policies.
8. Establish and maintain positive relationships with customers and co-workers.

Additional Details

• Job Type: Full-Time, Year-Round
• Location: Various Jobsites
• Working Hours: Start 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 contribution, paid time off and holidays.
• Applicants must be at least 18 years old and authorized to work in the US full-time.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Shirley Contracting is committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, or other protected statuses. We promote a drug-free workplace.

Applicants have rights under federal laws such as FMLA, EEO, and EPPA. For more information, visit the provided links.

About Shirley Contracting

Based in Lorton, Virginia, Shirley Contracting has been a key player in highway and roadway infrastructure development since 1974 in the Mid-Atlantic region. It is a subsidiary of Clark Construction Group.

Contact

If you require accommodations during the application process, contact the HR Department at 703-550-8100 or [e-mail].

Clark Construction Group, LLC and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and provide accommodations for individuals with disabilities.