Laborer

Nichols Contracting Inc.; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 21,025 - 29,945; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

PTO

Employer-paid life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Job summary

A family-owned construction company in Columbia, MD is seeking a dedicated worker to assist skilled tradespeople in various construction tasks. Responsibilities include unloading materials, preparing job sites, and operating hand and power tools. Candidates should possess a valid state driver’s license, prior job experience is preferred. Benefits include health insurance, a 401(k) plan, and performance-based incentives. The starting pay is $18.50 per hour, with additional bonuses available.

Qualifications

• Prior job experience preferred.
• Valid state driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Assist skilled workers as assigned.
• Unload materials and distribute them.
• Prepare layout area for construction.
• Clean and prepare job site as assigned.
• Operate a variety of hand and power tools.

Skills

Ability to follow directions

Flexibility in assignments

Ability to work with various personalities

Basic arithmetic skills

Education

Valid state driver’s license

Job description

Description

Nichols Contracting, Inc. (NCI) is a family‑owned and operated construction and contracting business headquartered in Columbia, MD with offices in Richmond, VA, Royal Palm Beach, and Orlando, FL and a team of 170 employees. NCI is a full‑service general contractor focused on providing premier services in all aspects of the construction process, from concept to completion. We manage a broad range of commercial construction projects, including new construction, tenant fit‑outs, and renovations. NCI serves a diverse group of markets including federal, state, and local governments, as well as a variety of corporate and special‑industry organizations that require complex life safety and critical infrastructure needs.

Duties

• Assist skilled workers as assigned, such as demolition, carrying lumber, or other construction tasks.
• Unload materials delivered (e.g., lumber, bags of cement) and distribute them to the correct location per supervisor, project plans, or specifications.
• Prepare layout area for construction by measuring, marking, or recording openings or distances.
• Prepare tools and materials for skilled workers, such as mixing cement or preparing floor for installation.
• Clean and prepare specific areas of the job site as assigned, which may include digging trenches, erecting scaffolding, cleaning rubble, debris, and trash, or removing hazardous materials.
• Operate a wide variety of hand and power tools.
• Direct traffic near, in, or around work zones.
• Assist equipment operators with alignment, movement, or adjustment of machinery, equipment, or materials.
• Clean job site at the end of the day, ensuring trash is disposed of and materials or equipment are stored properly.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to listen to, understand, and follow directions.
• Ability to remain flexible as specific assignments change.
• Ability to work with a variety of personalities.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic as needed to count and take inventory.

Education and Experience

• Prior job experience preferred.
• Valid state driver’s license.

Benefits

401(k), health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), PTO, employer‑paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid holidays, and much more.

Hourly Rate

Starting at $18.50 per hour plus performance‑based bonus incentives.

Physical Requirement

• Must have physical strength, balance, hand‑eye coordination, and stamina necessary to complete jobs in various areas.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 80 pounds and push and/or pull 50‑pound loads at a time.
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions.
• Must be able to stand and walk up to eight hours per day and climb multiple sets of stairs while carrying materials weighing between 40 and 60 pounds.
• Must be able to work some Saturdays and at night, when needed.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Nichols Contracting provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.