General Laborer - Belle Haven/Eastern Shore, VA

The Caton Companies; Virginia; On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated General Laborer for exciting bridge construction projects in the beautiful Eastern Shore area. This role involves performing various manual tasks, operating hand and power tools, and ensuring safety and efficiency on site. Ideal candidates will have a strong work ethic, a valid driver's license, and experience in heavy highway construction. Join a supportive team that values your contributions and offers competitive benefits, including health insurance and a 401K program. If you're ready to work hard and grow with a company that cares about your success, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Competitive Compensation Package

Comprehensive Health, Vision and Dental Insurance

FSA Program

401K Program with 4% company match

8 Paid Holidays plus personal floating holiday

Accrue 80 hours Paid Time Off (PTO) the first year

Qualifications

• 1+ years of heavy highway or construction experience required.
• Valid driver's license is essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual labor tasks in construction projects.
• Maintain a clean job site and ensure safety procedures.

Skills

Heavy Highway Experience

Manual Labor Skills

Safety Procedures Adherence

Traffic Control

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Hand Tools

Power Tools

Job description

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Caton Construction Group is a Heavy/Highway Civil & General Construction company with offices in Troy, Virginia, and Cary, North Carolina, and one of The Caton Companies. We are currently seeking a General Laborer for our Bridge Construction Project in Accomack County, VA (Belle Haven) on the Eastern Shore.

STARTING PAY is negotiable and based on skills and experience.

Your Job Summary

The construction laborer performs tasks involving physical labor at general building and highway/heavy construction projects. The position may operate a variety of hand and power tools and may clean and prepare sites, dig trenches, set braces to support the sides of excavations, erect scaffolding, clean up rubble and debris, and remove waste materials. The position may assist other craft workers.

Your Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of tasks involving strenuous manual labor in general or heavy/highway construction projects; performs manual work.
• Shovels bituminous concrete (asphalt) into construction areas.
• Excavates and fills trenches and ditches.
• Maintains a clean job site: picks up all tools and equipment and secures job site each day to eliminate potential hazards.
• Performs materials handling and storage.
• Loads and unloads trucks and hauls and hoists materials.
• Ensures that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed.
• Providing assistance to Foremen and other Supervisors as needed, mixing, pouring and spreading materials, erecting and stripping form work.
• Laborers may also spend time with traffic control and flagging.
• Laborers operate a variety of equipment and must adhere to company safety procedures and practices at all times.
  
  

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

Normal work hours vary, based on project needs. Daily overtime is anticipated, and some weekend work will be required. This position frequently requires long hours and weekend work.

Travel/ Driving

Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected. Must possess or be able to obtain a valid and appropriate state driver’s license prior to employment.

Required Education And Experience

High school diploma or equivalent.

Valid Driver’s License Required

1+ years of heavy highway experience; Roads, Highways, Bridges, DOT, or site work project experience

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

Valid CDL a plus OSHA 10 hour training or Flagger Certification a plus

Company Benefits

• Competitive Compensation Package
• Comprehensive Health, Vision and Dental Insurance
• FSA Program
• 401K Program with 4% company match
• 8 Paid Holidays plus personal floating holiday
• Accrue 80 hours Paid Time Off (PTO) the first year
  
  

And more…

Why You Should Apply

Excellent working environment

Working For a Company That Cares About Your Success

Working for a growing company

Employment is conditional on satisfactorily completing all pre-employment requirements. Starting salary depends upon prior work skills and experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities and females are encouraged to apply.

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