Outdoor Construction Laborer: Varied Tasks & Safety

Shirley Contracting Company, LLC

Virginia (MN)

On-site

USD 40,000 - 56,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision and Life Ins.

401K with company match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Shirley Contracting Company, LLC is seeking Skilled Laborers to join our team across multiple sites. The role involves outdoor work in all seasons and collaboration with heavy equipment operators to ensure safe, efficient project progress.

Responsibilities include site preparation, trenching, erosion control, and performing manual labor while adhering to all safety policies. Candidates must be able to lift, wear PPE, and pass pre-employment screenings. Start times vary, with overtime possible.

Qualifications

Outdoor work in all seasons.
Communicate with operators, workers and pedestrians.
Comfortable working at heights and in confined spaces with safety equipment.
Moderate to heavy lifting and frequent bending, twisting, reaching, kneeling and squatting.
Working knowledge of hand and power tools.
Must pass pre-employment physical/drug screening.

Responsibilities

Perform flagging, traffic closures and related tasks as assigned.
Site preparation: clean and prepare sites, dig trenches, set braces, clear rubble and debris.
Install erosion and sediment controls (e.g., silt fence).
Willingness to perform manual labor supporting projects.
Wear safety toe boots, long pants and shirts with four-inch sleeves.
Use PPE (hard hat, safety glasses, class 3 vests and gloves) provided by the company.
Work on a variety of tasks within any given day.
Ensure the company’s health and safety culture, policies and requirements are met.
Establish and maintain positive working relationships with customers and co-workers.