Laborer

Christman Company; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Christman Mid-Atlantic Constructors, LLC is seeking a Laborer in Northern Virginia. The role involves cleaning sites, assisting with loading/unloading materials, and following supervisor instructions to support construction projects.

Candidates should understand safety rules, be able to take measurements, and demonstrate good communication. High school diploma or GED preferred; 1+ years in commercial construction is a plus. Reliable transport required and weekend hours possible.

Qualifications

• No minimum experience required.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1+ years of experience in commercial construction (preferred).
• Understand safety rules and tool instructions.
• Take measurements and perform calculations.

Responsibilities

• Clean and prepare construction sites to eliminate hazards.
• Assist with loading and unloading materials and equipment.
• Use required tools to complete assigned tasks.
• Follow supervisor instructions and assist other trades on site.
• Direct traffic during roadway construction as required.
• Build and dismantle scaffolding or temporary structures; maintain tools/equipment.
• Keep immediate working area clean; use broom and wheelbarrows; follow material procedures.
• Identify and report safety hazards and take corrective action.
• Demonstrate safe working practices and comply with safety requirements.

Skills

Safety awareness

Communication

Time management

Measurements & calculations

Punctuality

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Christman Mid-Atlantic Constructors, LLC

Job Description:

Build More with Your Career at Christman Mid-Atlantic Constructors

With projects throughout the mid-Atlantic, Christman Mid-Atlantic Constructors (CMAC) is a great place to begin, continue or grow your career. We're searching for the next generation of innovative minds who want to shape the world and live to build. CMAC is looking for Laborers in our Northern Virginia region.

What You Will Do:

As a Laborer, your primary daily responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:

• Cleans and prepares construction sites to eliminate possible hazards.
• Assists with loading and unloading materials and equipment, distributing them to the appropriate locations as directed.
• Uses required tools to complete assigned tasks on the job site.
• Follows instructions from supervisors and implements construction plans. Assists other trades workers on the job site.
• Directs traffic during roadway construction, as required.
• Builds and takes down scaffolding or temporary structures, as required. Assists with maintenance of construction tools or equipment.
• Keeps immediate working area clean. Must use broom and wheelbarrows and follow material procedures.
• Identifies and reports safety hazards. Takes all necessary corrective action to eliminate or minimize hazards.
• Demonstrates safe working practices and complies with all safety requirements.

Expected Hours of Work and Travel: Full time position, occasional extended hours and weekends may apply. Must have reliable transportation. Must be willing to travel 60 miles a day dependent on project location relative to where the employee lives.

Pay: $20.00-$25.00 per hour

Required Education and Experience

• No minimum experience required.

Preferred Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED.
• One (1) or more years of experience in commercial construction.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Must understand safety rules and tool/equipment instructions.
• Have the ability to take measurements and make calculations.
• Have good communication skills both orally and in writing.
• Must pass any skills tests as required by the jobsite.
• Ability to problem solve when errors occur. Keep tools and workspace organized.
• Must be conscious of time schedules and deadlines.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Must be able to tolerate heights without fear.
• Must have own hand tools, power tools to be provided by Christman.

The Christman family of companies is an Affimative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. As part of our company policy, this position requires successful completion of pre-employment screening, including but not limited to drug and background screening.

Notice to Recruiting Agencies (Unsolicited Resumes): The Christman Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our applicant tracking system, website, or to any Christman employee/affiliates. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Christman employees or its' affiliates will be considered property of The Christman Company and will be processed accordingly. Christman will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume without an executed agreement and assigned to a specific search.