Skilled Labor - Grading

CRH; Chilhowie (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Medical, dental, disability benefits

Group retirement savings program

Health and wellness programs

Inclusive culture and growth

Job summary

W-L Construction & Paving, a CRH company, is hiring for field crew in southwest Virginia. You will perform labor tasks including shoveling, sweeping, raking, lifting, and assisting with paving and utilities. Starting pay is $19.50 an hour.

Applicants must work with the crew per plan specs, be flexible for schedule changes and overtime, and may travel. A flagger certification will be obtained during orientation; CRH offers a strong benefits package and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Must partner with crew per plan specifications and adapt to duties as instructed by crew foreman.
• Overtime work and possible night shifts; out-of-town work may be required.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical tasks including shovel and rake.
• Flagger Certification required during new hire orientation.

Responsibilities

• Perform shoveling, sweeping, raking, lifting, and other tasks as assigned.
• Assist with various positions to meet daily schedules and estimates.
• Maintain courteous and professional conduct with coworkers and the public.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Handheld tools

Job description

W-L Construction and Paving, a CRH company, is one of southwest Virginia’s largest grading contractors and the largest paving contractor in the area employing more than 350 employees during the construction months. W-L performs all aspects of roadway construction including grading, paving, stone, concrete, and utilities with paving operations exceeding one million tons per year. With multiple locations throughout the state of Virginia, W-L prides itself on its ability to provide a multitude of services to many customers in various geographical locations. In addition, by being a part of the CRH family, we are a proud reflection of the hundreds of family businesses, local and regional companies and mid to large sized enterprises that come together to form CRH. CRH is the number one asphalt producer and paver, the largest aggregates producer and the second largest ready-mix producer in North America. We are also the number four cement producer in North America and a leader in Canada. CRH operates with a decentralized, diversified structure, letting you work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large enterprise.

Job Description Summary

• Application, including shoveling, sweeping, raking, mechanical assistance, lifting, pushing and pulling of various objects. Ability to perform strenuous work in varying weather conditions. Other duties as assigned per supervisor. Starting Pay is $19.50 an hour.

Requirements

• Must partner with crew members per plan specifications, and if need be, perform tasks of other positions as instructed by crew foreman to ensure daily schedules/estimates are met.
• Ability to be flexible with last minute schedule changes, location changes, time of shift changes. Overtime work required. Out of town/county/state work may be required. Nigh shift work may be required.
• Usage of various handheld tools.
• Attendance required according to attendance policy to ensure crew ability to operate at a normal efficiency level.
• Physical ability to shovel and rake.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Initiative to perform/assist with other positions for job completions.
• Attitude/cooperation: always maintain courteous and professional manner with co-workers, customers, and the general public.
• Flagger Certification is an essential function of the job and certification will be required to be obtained during new hire orientation.

Preferences

• Previous experience preferred.
• Drivers license required.

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred, but not required.

W-L Construction & Paving, Inc. an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer – Disability and Veteran

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

W-L Construction and Paving, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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