Laborer

Garney Construction; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 48,491,520 - 65,904,384; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

Weekly pay

401(k) match

Paid time off

HSA

Life insurance

Disability policy

Employee discounts

Stock options

Job summary

Garney Construction in Newport News, VA is seeking an entry-level Laborer to assist the crew, learn essential construction skills, and start a career in the industry. This role focuses on daily tasks with various techniques and equipment, with overtime opportunities.

You must be on your feet, willing to travel, and able to operate basic hand and power tools. Garney provides OSHA 10 and Fall Protection training, comprehensive benefits, weekly pay, and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work on their feet for a full shift.
• Willing to obtain OSHA 10 (Garney provided).
• Willing to complete Fall Protection Certification (Garney provided).
• Willing to work overtime.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must be willing to travel for work.

Responsibilities

• Assist crew with daily tasks using various techniques and equipment.
• Operate and maintain tools such as concrete vibrators, saws, and trenchers.
• Handle building materials, tools, and supplies on site.

Skills

OSHA 10 Certification

Basic hand tools

Power tools

Ability to work on feet

Willing to travel

Tools

Pneumatic tools

Electrical tools

Job description

Laborer position is available at Garney. This is an entry-level position for a dependable person who wants to assist in daily tasks and learn the essential skills to start a career in the construction industry. This is an excellent opportunity to start your career while earning highly competitive weekly pay starting at $20 per hour, industry-leading benefits, and an opportunity for overtime work.

What you will be doing

This position is focused on assisting the crew with the completion of daily tasks with the use of a variety of techniques and equipment.

Examples of daily tasks

• Maintaining and operating pneumatic and electrical tools, such as concrete vibrators, compactors, concrete saws, cut-off saws, jackhammers, and hand-operated trenchers
• Lifting, carrying, and holding building materials, tools, and supplies
• Joining, wrapping, sealing, and bedding sections of underground pipe and pipe penetrations

What we are looking for

We are looking for hard-working individuals who enjoy being active and working on their feet throughout the day. The ideal candidate must also be able to use essential tools such as tape measurers, hammers, tool belts, and lineman pliers to perform their assigned tasks accurately.

Requirements

• Must be able to work on their feet for an entire day
• Must be willing to complete OSHA 10 (provided by Garney)
• Must be willing to complete "Fall Protection Certification" (provided by Garney)Must be willing to work overtime
• Must have access to reliable transportation
• Must be willing to travel for work
• Basic knowledge of hand tools (hammers, sockets, wrenches, and saws)
• Basic knowledge of power tools (grinders, sawzall, drills, chainsaw, etc)

Benefits

• Free medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans ($0 premiums)
• Virtual doctor visits with no co-pay
• Shares of company stock at no cost starting your first day
• 401(k) plan with a 3.5% match
• Student loan resources
• Weekly paychecks
• Paid time off
• 8 paid holidays
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with a lump sum and matching contributions
• Free life insurance and disability policy
• Free access to healthcare coordinators
• Counseling sessions with mental health professionals at no cost
• Access to consultations with legal and financial professionals at no cost
• Free programs assisting with weight loss, maternity health, prescriptions for chronic conditions, and more
• 50% employee discount in the Garney apparel store

Contact Us

If you are interested in the Laborer position, please click APPLY NOW to submit your application. To view additional opportunities with Garney, visit careers.garney.com.

If you have questions or would like more information, please call Leonel Castillo at [phone] or by email [e-mail] and include the job title and location to ensure a prompt response. Please complete an application if you are interested in the position. All openings listed are currently accepting candidates.