General Laborer - Asphalt- R2729

Fort Myer Construction; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Myer Construction is hiring a General Laborer - Asphalt to support paving projects in the DMV region. You will perform manual tasks, assist with site prep, asphalt placement, and cleanup on active work sites.

Responsibilities include operating basic paving tools, assisting with traffic control, and following supervisor directions. A valid driver's license, 18+ age, and safety compliance are required; OSHA 10 preferred and background/drug screening may apply.

Qualifications

• 0–1 year of construction experience or similar.
• English preferred; bilingual acceptable.
• Must have a valid driver’s license with clean record.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• High School diploma or GED desired.
• Ability to follow supervisor’s directions and crew members.
• Adhere to safety rules and regulations.
• Flagger certification desired.
• OSHA 10 hour preferred.
• Pass background and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Prepare site by clearing pavement, removing debris, leveling surfaces, and marking areas for asphalt application.
• Handle materials, shovel hot asphalt, spread evenly, and rake for a smooth finish.
• Operate hand tampers or compacting tools to ensure proper asphalt density.
• Remove excess asphalt, debris, and waste from the worksite.
• Maintain and clean tools and machinery; basic upkeep of equipment.
• Assist with traffic control using cones, signage, and arrow boards.
• Follow project instructions from foreman or supervisor.
• Direct traffic and pedestrians safely around the site.
• Safely operate tools such as jackhammers, drills, saws, and grinders.

Skills

Construction experience

Positive attitude

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Jackhammers

Drills

Saw

Grinders

Job description

General Laborer- Asphalt

JOB DESCRIPTION

Fort Myer Construction Corporation (FMCC) is a premier contractor in the DMV that is currently experiencing tremendous growth. If you desire to be part of a company with an opportunity to grow in your career and be rewarded for your contributions – then FMCC is the place for you. We are a union base. At the end of the day, we strive to make a difference in people’s lives by helping build “the American Dream “in the DMV. We are a multi-million-dollar company with over 700 employees and are one of the most “called by name” Heavy Highway Construction companies in the region. If you do not mind hard work and want to make a difference in your community then please consider joining the FMCC family.

Summary:

The General Laborer Asphalt is responsible for performing various manual tasks on asphalt paving projects.

Job Requirements:

• Site preparation by clearing existing pavement, removing debris, leveling surfaces, and marking areas for asphalt application,
• Handling materials, shoveling hot asphalt from the paver hopper, spreading it evenly across the work area, and raking to achieve a smooth finish,
• Operating hand tampers or other compacting tools to ensure proper density of the asphalt,
• Removing excess asphalt, debris, and waste materials from the worksite,
• Equipment is maintenance, basic cleaning and upkeep of tools and machinery used in asphalt paving,
• Assisting with traffic control by setting up and maintaining traffic cones and signage, operation of message/arrow boards,
• Follow project instructions from construction foreman and/or supervisor,
• Direct traffic and pedestrians safely around the construction or road maintenance site,
• Safely operate a variety of tools including jackhammers, drills, saws, grinders etc.,
• Must wear proper attire at all times including safety vests, safety glasses when appropriate, long pants, hard sole/close-toed shoes, and reflect a clean and presentable image,
• Required to work extended hours including evenings, nights, and weekends,
• Additional duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• 0 (zero) to 1 (one) year of construction experience or similar,
• English is preferred and bilingual is acceptable,
• Must have a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record,
• Must be 18 years of age or older,
• Possess a positive attitude and work ethic,
• Must have a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record,
• High School diploma, GED is desired,
• Ability to follow the supervisor’s directions as well as other crew members,
• Required to adhere to all safety rules and regulations,
• Flagger certification desired,
• OSHA 10 hour preferred,
• Must be able to successfully pass a background and drug screening.

Working Conditions:

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds continuously throughout the workday,
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, reach, squat, and twist, throughout the workday,
• This includes frequently walking on sloped ground and slippery and uneven surfaces,
• This position requires the ability to stand for extended periods of time and the constant use of hands and arms,
• This job requires the ability to see, whether naturally or with vision correction tools (e.g., glasses, contact lenses),
• Performing strenuous work for extended periods in varying temperatures, humidity, wind, and other inclement weather conditions,
• Work may be performed in environments with exposure to extremely hot materials, fuel, fumes, vapors, dust, grease and oils, as well as loud and/or constant noise and moving equipment.

Note:

This position is considered Safety-Sensitive, and therefore subject to various schedule and unscheduled screenings for controlled substances.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and fully subscribe to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. Applicants and/or employees are considered for hire, promotion, training opportunities, and work assignments, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or sexual orientation) marital status, national origin, age (40 or older) veteran status, disability, or genetic information or any other basis protected by federal or local laws.

Disclaimer:

The information provided in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by incumbents within this job. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and working conditions required of employees assigned to this job. Management has discretion to add or modify job duties of the job and to designate other functions as essential at any time.

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