Mechanical General Laborer

RQ Construction; St. Marys (GA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

RQ Construction is seeking a Mechanical General Laborer for its Kings Bay Naval Submarine Base project. The role involves extensive physical labor, equipment operation, and assisting construction teams. Preferred qualifications include prior field experience, certifications, and a high school diploma. Training and certification will be provided as part of the company’s commitment to employee growth.

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k with Match

Qualifications

• 1+ years in commercial construction or equivalent experience required.
• Forklift certification preferred.
• CPR and First Aid Certifications desired.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Physical Labor

Equipment Operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Manlift

Scissor Lift

Boom Lift

Job description

We are seeking a Mechanical General Laborer to join our team located at Kings Bay Naval Submarine Base.

This position is responsible for performing tasks that involve physical labor at a construction site using hand and power tools of all types. This position 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 a military installation.

Pay Range: $18.00-22.00 per hour

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with Match

Qualifications are as follows:

• A high school diploma or GED is the preferred minimum formal education for this position.
• One 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:
  • Forklift/Manlift training and certificate
  • Fall protection training
  • Scissor lift/boom lift certificate
  • OSHA 10-hour

Since 1996, RQC, LLC. has been a leading player in Southern California's robust commercial and governmental Design-Build economy. We now have a national presence with current projects spanning coast to coast. We are a full-service Design-Build company. We specialize in fast-track projects in new commercial construction for both public and private clients, with a primary focus in the Department of Defense market.

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).