Mechanical General Laborer

RQ Construction; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

RQ Construction, a growing leader in the commercial and government construction sector, seeks Mechanical General Laborers for the Norfolk Naval Shipyard. Successful candidates will engage in physical labor, utilizing tools and safety practices while gaining on-the-job training and certifications. Offering competitive pay of $20-$25 per hour and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and 401(K) matching.

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(K) with Match

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 2+ years of field experience in commercial construction.
• CPR and First Aid certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical labor using hand and power tools.
• Assist other craft workers and clean work sites.
• Operate various types of power construction equipment.

Skills

Physical labor

Carpentry skills

Forklift operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Power construction equipment

Job description

Are you looking for a career in the construction industry with endless potential? Do you desire to work in a culture of learning and growing together, fostering continual growth with diversity of knowledge and skills within the federal construction market sector? If so, please read on!

RQ Construction is quickly becoming one of the leading players in the commercial & government industry on the East Coast. We are currently seeking Mechanical General Laborer candidates to join our team at Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth, Virginia.

Why RQ? Our people are incredible and that is what makes it a great place to work. We value people over all other things. We are committed to the safety, continued training, and career development of our workforce.

As a Mechanical General Laborer, you will be responsible for performing tasks that involve physical labor using hand and power tools of all types, with prior carpentry skills preferred. As a Mechanical General Laborer, you may also assist other craft workers in their duties, while also cleaning and preparing sites, cleaning up rubble and debris, and removing other non-hazardous waste materials. In addition, this position may operate one or several types of power construction equipment. This is all to be done using the appropriate equipment and implementing the required safety practices in support of RQ's Mission, Vision, and Values. RQ Construction believes in the growth and development of our employees, so on the job training and certifications are provided per the projects needs for safety, equipment operations, etc. Prevailing wages will be paid for work performed on the military installation.

Pay: $20.00 - 25.00 per hour

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(K) with Match

Qualifications are as follows:

• A high school diploma or GED is the preferred minimum formal education for this position.
• Two or more years (or equivalent) field or trade work experience in commercial construction required; government, military, or large commercial construction experience preferred.
• Forklift certification and logistics/warehouse/residential are a plus
• CPR and First Aid Certifications preferred; Specific training or certificates in the following preferred:
  • Manlift training and certificate
  • Fall protection training
  • Scissor lift/boom lift certificate
  • OSHA 10-hour or OSHA 30-hour
  • Trenching & Shoring training
  • Confined Space Training
  • Lockout/Tagout training

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion (all aspects of religious beliefs, observance or practice, including religious dress or grooming practices) marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer or a record or history of cancer, and genetic characteristics), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other basis or status protected by federal, state, or local law or ordinance or regulation.

All candidates considered for hire must provide evidence of identity and U.S. work authorization at the time of hire. Additionally, all candidates must successfully pass a drug screening and commercial criminal background check, including a stricter Department of Defense background check, for access to job site at military base (if applicable for position being hired for).