Laborer

Matrix Service Co; Emporia (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Matrix Service Co in Emporia, Virginia is seeking a dedicated manual labor worker to assist craft professionals in various tasks. Responsibilities include performing physical labor, following safety protocols, and maintaining a clean work environment. Candidates should have previous experience in construction or maintenance, knowledge of basic tools, and the ability to lift heavy objects. Emphasis on safety and teamwork is essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Ability to work skillfully with hands and perform manual labor tasks.
• Pass Labor proficiency testing at or above 70%.
• Obtain and maintain an active status within the drug testing program.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual labor in a variety of tasks for other crafts.
• Assist workers of higher expertise under supervision.
• Regularly clean work area and maintain tools and equipment.

Skills

Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds

User knowledge of scaffolding and ladders

General knowledge of basic hand tools

Education

Six months or more experience in construction/maintenance

Job description

Matrix Service, Inc.
2500 Rogers Rd
Emporia, VA 23847, USA

Perform manual labor in accomplishing many tasks for other craft. Assist other workers, usually of a higher level of expertise, by performing a variety of duties under close supervision. Will primarily perform manual labor with little skill required.

Typical Duties

• Actively support the Company’s commitment to safety and its “Core Values.”
• Represent the Company at all times with high moral standards while adhering to the Company’s “Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.”
• Dig, spread and level dirt and gravel.
• Assist in the erection of scaffolding.
• Select and work with the proper tools for the task at hand.
• Maintenance of janitorial, drinking water, and hand wash stations
• Evaluate given information using measurable standards.
• Clean work area, tools, equipment, and restock materials as necessary.
• Continue to develop experience in a variety of areas.
• Perform duties as directed by craftsman, multi-craft, or senior craftsman.
• Follow specific directions in a variety of duties which may often change.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required in performance of job.
• Act as Fire-Watch, Hole-Watch or Bottle-Watch.
• Perform all other job-related duties as requested by supervision.

Qualifications

• Employee may be required to perform additional duties as assigned.
• Ability to work skillfully with hands, lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• User knowledge of scaffolding and ladders.
• General knowledge of basic hand tools.
• Obtain and maintain an active status within a drug testing program.

Physical/Special Requirements

• Ability to climb ladders, scaffolds, stairs, and work from elevated or uneven surfaces.
• Work involves standing and walking for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work in Confined Spaces.
• Work may include frequent bending, kneeling, crouching and stooping and occasional climbing onto equipment and/or trailers.
• Work may include occasional pushing, pulling, lifting or carrying objects weighing a minimum of 35 pounds to a maximum of 100 pounds, with assistance, such as raw or fabricated material, equipment or tools.
• Requires visual ability sufficient to perform job duties. Work normally requires eye‑hand coordination.
• Travel and overtime may be required.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

Must be able to pass Labor proficiency testing at or above 70%. Must have six months or more of experience in construction/maintenance. Completed the Matrix Service Safety training, Client / Site specific training. To obtain and maintain an active status within the required drug testing program. Must Pass a Background Check.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, marital status, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristic or category.

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