LABORER (CIVIL)

Matrix Service; Emporia (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service company in Virginia is seeking a candidate with over three years of maintenance, turnaround, or construction experience. The role involves operating hand tools, providing equipment, and ensuring safety on site. Candidates must pass proficiency testing and a pre-employment drug screen. Knowledge of safety practices and physical stamina for lifting and climbing are crucial. This position offers a chance to work with a dedicated team in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of maintenance or construction experience.
• Ability to pass Craft Helper proficiency testing at 70% or above.
• Must pass pre-employment drug/alcohol screen and background check.

Responsibilities

• Furnish tools and materials for the crew.
• Operate limited types of equipment.
• Identify and mitigate safety hazards.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Knowledge of basic hand tools

Ability to pass proficiency testing

Safety awareness

Job description

Duties

• Furnish tools and materials for others in their crew.
• Work with various hand tools.
• Operate limited types of equipment.
• Thorough knowledge of roles and responsibilities of the craft being supported.
• Identify safety hazards you or other employees may be subject to and take all necessary corrective action to eliminate or minimize hazards.
• Perform all other job related duties as requested by supervision.

Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience

Must have over three (3) years of maintenance/turnaround/construction/ or mechanical experience and knowledge of basic hand tools. Must be able to pass Craft Helper proficiency testing at or above 70%. Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug & alcohol screen and if hired, will be subject to random drug & alcohol testing during the course of employment. Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check.

Physical Requirements

• Stand or walk for long periods
• Use arms and hands to reach for, handle, and manipulate objects
• Lift and carry materials weighing 50 to 100 pounds
• Climb up and down ladders, scaffolds, and other objects and carry tools and equipment
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl, and specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

EEO/M/F/Disability/Vets/Affirmative Action Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or genetic information.