Grade Technician

Allan Myers, Inc; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits

Extensive training

Career advancement

Job summary

Allan Myers is seeking a Laborer in Newport News, VA to perform heavy physical duties on a variety of construction tasks. The position offers pathways to specialization within a crew, such as Top Person or Pipe Layer on a pipe crew.

On-site roles include digging, material handling, and varied manual tasks. Requirements include 1–2 years on construction sites, a GED or high school diploma, a valid driver's license, and the ability to work independently or with a team. Hourly pay range is $23–$25.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience on construction sites.
• GED/high school diploma or related work experience.
• Trade school a plus.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Digging, spreading and shoving dirt and gravel using pick and or shovel.
• Lifts, carries and holds building materials, tool and supplies.
• Cleans tools, materials and work areas.
• Mixes, pours and spreads concrete, asphalt, gravel, and other material using hand tools.
• Performs a wide variety of manual tasks including pipe assembly, cutting and laying, removal of forms.

Skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Work under deadlines

Adaptability

Education

GED/high school diploma

Trade school a plus

Job description

Responsibilities

This position requires heavy physical duties on a variety of tasks which are generally either unskilled or semi-skilled in nature. Duties will vary depending on the type of work assigned to crew. Laborer can become a specialist within a crew such as a "Top Person" or a "Pipe Layer" on a pipe crew.

• Digging, spreading and shoving dirt and gravel using pick and or shovel.
• Lifts, carries and holds building materials, tool and supplies.

• Cleans tools, materials and work areas.
• Mixes, pours and spreads concrete, asphalt, gravel, and other material using hand tools.
• Performs a wide variety of manual tasks including pipe assembly, pipe cutting and laying, removal or forms from set concrete, taking layout shots, directing equipment operators on cuts and fills, etc.

Hourly Range: $23.00 - $25.00, based on experience.

Qualifications

Experience & Education/Certificate:

• 1-2 years of experience on construction sites.
• GED/high school diploma or related work experience.
• Trade school a plus.
• Valid driver's license required.

Required Skills & Knowledge:

• Must be able to work well independently or within a team.
• Ability to work efficiently under deadlines and pressure.
• Ability to keep up in a fast-paced environment.

Overview

Our Company Does Work That Matters

Allan Myers is a leading self-performing heavy civil construction and construction materials company with a strategic network of offices, quarries and asphalt plants covering the Mid-Atlantic from New Jersey to Virginia Beach. We build infrastructure: the highways and bridges that connect cities and towns, the public water and wastewater systems that provide clean water to your home and keep our streams clean. We take pride in meeting the highest quality standards because it ensures our work will have a long-lasting positive impact on the community. When you get home safe each night, you know that what you did that day matters.

At Allan Myers, you are part of a team dedicated to making things better, including your career. We pay well and provide generous benefits. We offer extensive training and promote from within. If you have the drive, we will help you build a career in the thriving construction industry and reach your full potential.

Allan Myers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Notice to External, Third Party, Agency Recruiting Firms:

Allan Myers maintains a preferred vendor list and does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies not under contract. Any resume submitted without a signed agreement and prior written authorization from our Talent Acquisition team will be deemed the property of Allan Myers. We reserve the right to engage with such candidates (contact, interview and hire) without financial obligation. No other employee is authorized to approve resume submissions or bind Allan Myers to any fee arrangement.