General Laborer

Balfour Beatty plc; Washington; On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking General Laborers for its project in Washington, DC. Candidates will perform tasks such as finishing concrete, erecting scaffolding, and operating construction equipment. The ideal applicant should have a high-school diploma, experience in construction, and the ability to lift heavy objects. Competitive benefits package offered, including medical and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Ability to measure distances and signals for operators of construction equipment.
• Experience performing tasks involving the use of dexterous hands and tools.
• Ability to move throughout a construction site and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Strike off and finish freshly poured concrete.
• Position and join pipe sections.
• Help erect scaffolding and do site clean-up.

Skills

Ability to communicate in English

Experience with concrete vibrating equipment

Heavy physical activity capability

Education

High-school Diploma or GED

Tools

Basic construction equipment

Job description

As an industry leader, Balfour Beatty offers employees a comprehensive benefits package with competitive salaries and more including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent & Medical Reimbursement)
• Vacation Time
• Sick Time
• Holidays
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Referral Bonus

We are seeking General Laborers to join our team for our project in Washington, DC. Laborers may perform a variety of functions such as: Measuring distances, signals operators of construction equipment, mixing grouts and patching materials using portable mixer or by hand. Performs a variety of tasks involving dexterous, use of hands and tools such as chipping hammers, concrete vibrators, grinders, shovels, rakes, scrappers, sledge hammers and compaction equipment.

Essential Functions

• Strike off and help finish freshly poured concrete using float, trowel or screed.
• Help in positioning, joining, alignment of pipe sections.
• Help erect scaffolding, shoring and braces.
• Help other crafts in the forming of structures, stripping lumber, dismantling forms and removing imperfections from concrete surfaces
• Application of water, form oils, curing compounds, retarders, and other products used in concrete construction.
• Perform site clean up and area clean up daily.
• Ability to communicate in English via verbal and written communications.
• Experience with concrete vibrating equipment.
• Move throughout a construction jobsite which includes minor obstacles including climbing ladders and inclines, operating heavy equipment, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Heavy physical activity performing strenuous day activities of a primarily productive/technical nature.
• Sufficient to reach/handle items and work with the fingers and perceives attributes of objects and materials.
• Work outdoors with exposure to changing weather conditions such as rain, sun, snow, wind. etc.

Preferred Requirements

• High-school Diploma or GED is preferred.
• 2 years of construction experience.
• Experience operating basic construction equipment.
• Follow all required safety rules, polices and guidelines.
• Flexible schedule to work days/nights and weekends as needed.

About us

Balfour Beatty US is an industry-leading provider of general contracting, at-risk construction management and design-build services for public and private sector clients across the nation. Performing heavy civil and vertical construction, our teams build the unique structures and infrastructure that play an important role in how people live, work, learn and play in our communities. Our teammates have an instinctive passion for innovating that is fueled by a relentless curiosity, a drive to employ lean practices and processes and the determination to find a better way.Through Zero Harm®, we are challenging the construction industry’s assumptions about safety. We believe that no level of harm should come to anyone as a result of our business.

Consistently ranked among the nation’s largest building contractors, by Engineering News-Record, our US business is a subsidiary of London-based Balfour Beatty plc (LSE: BBY).

Balfour Beatty is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state or local law.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.