Laborer / Skilled Laborer (Starting at $18+ / hr)

Curtis Contracting, Inc.; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Curtis Contracting, Inc. is seeking a skilled laborer to support various sections of their construction operations. This role involves performing traffic control, concrete preparation, and guardrail installation under close supervision. The ideal candidate will be knowledgeable in operating construction equipment and following safety regulations, with a focus on maintaining effective working relationships with team members.

Benefits

Health and Dental Insurance

401K Program

Profit Sharing

Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• Ability to operate mini excavators, skid steers, and other machinery.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety regulations.
• Skills in traffic control and following safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Perform traffic control duties and concrete preparation.
• Install guardrails while adhering to safety protocols.
• Work outdoors under supervision in various weather conditions.

Skills

Equipment operation

Traffic control techniques

Knowledge of OSHA regulations

Following safety procedures

Effective communication

Tools

Mini excavators

Skid steers

Front end loaders

Handheld tools

Job description

Curtis Contracting, Inc. (CCI) focuses on design-build construction and general contracting for building, highway, and infrastructure improvements for federal, state, and local jurisdictions.

CCI is separated into multiple divisions including the Pipe division, Civil division, Bridge division, Design build, Asphalt paving division, Road way maintenance, Traffic signs and signals and Federal division. As a prime contractor, CCI’s work includes a full range of building construction activities and design-build projects. CCI has extensive design-build experience and prefers to pursue project solicitations that recognize safety, quality, environmental stewardship, and performance as the major factors in the contract award criteria.

CCI has a large equipment fleet and self performs all aspects of construction management, site work, utilities, demolition, asbestos abatement, heavy highway, cast-in-place concrete, rough carpentry, installation of divisions 8 & 10 items, and erection of pre-engineered metal structures.

Job Description / Summary

Skilled laborer position is held within different sections of Curtis Contracting, Inc. Under close supervision, a skilled laborer performs traffic control duties, concrete preparation, and guardrail installation duties including all safety regulations and procedures. Work is performed outdoors at construction sites, maintenance facilities and outside environments with exposure to inclement weather. Moderate physical demands; strength sufficient to lift and move items weighing up to seventy-five (75) pounds.

Job Requirements / Qualifications

• Knowledge and practical application to operate mini excavators, skid steers, front end loaders and familiar with some aspects of heavy equipment operation.
• Techniques of traffic control.
• OSHA safety rules and regulations, and safety standards in hazardous traffic environments.
• Federal and state safety laws and regulations.
• Safe and efficient operation and maintenance of small construction equipment as well as miscellaneous hand held tools according to standard operating and safety procedures.
• Following safe work practices.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers.
• Following verbal and written instructions.
• Health and Dental Insurance
• 401K Program
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Holidays
• Curtis Contracting, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, including disabled and veterans