Skilled Laborer

Shirley Contracting Company, LLC; Centreville (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in heavy civil construction is seeking Skilled Laborers to join their team. The role involves outdoor work in various conditions, handling physical tasks, and ensuring safety compliance. Applicants must be dedicated and able to work with heavy equipment. Competitive benefits include health insurance and a 401K plan.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401K with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Qualifications

• Must pass pre-employment physical and drug screening.
• Comfortable working alongside heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform flagging, traffic closures, and related tasks.
• Prepare sites, dig trenches, and clean debris.
• Install erosion and sediment controls.

Skills

Communication

Physical Fitness

Knowledge of Hand and Power Tools

Job description

Shirley Contracting Company, LLC - Skilled Laborer Position

Shirley Contracting prides itself on attracting, developing, and retaining the best employees in the industry. We hire ambitious and dedicated professionals at all levels of our organization.

We are accepting applications for Skilled Laborers to join our team.

Qualifications

1. Work in outdoor environments in all seasons.
2. Comfortable working alongside heavy equipment and communicating effectively with operators, workers, and pedestrians.
3. Willing to work at heights and in confined spaces with proper safety equipment and training.
4. Perform moderate to heavy physical activities such as lifting (more than 15 pounds), pushing, pulling, bending, twisting, reaching, kneeling, crawling, climbing, and squatting regularly.
5. Have a working knowledge of hand and power tools.
6. Must pass pre-employment physical and drug screening.

Responsibilities

1. Perform flagging, traffic closures, and related tasks as assigned.
2. Prepare sites, dig trenches, support excavation sides with braces, clean debris, and remove waste materials.
3. Install erosion and sediment controls (e.g., silt fences, gutter buddies).
4. Perform manual labor tasks to support various projects.
5. Wear required PPE including safety toe boots, long pants, long-sleeve shirts, hard hats, safety glasses, vests, and gloves.
6. Handle a variety of tasks within a day.
7. Ensure compliance with health and safety policies.
8. Maintain positive relationships with customers and co-workers.

Additional Details

• Job Type: Full-Time, Year-Round
• Location: Various job sites
• Working Hours: Starting between 6:00 AM and 7:00 AM; overtime, nights, and weekends may be required.
• Benefits include: Competitive salary, health/dental/vision/life insurance, 401K with company match, paid time off, and holidays.
• Applicants must be at least 18 years old and authorized to work in the US.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Shirley Contracting is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or other protected statuses. We promote a drug-free workplace.

Applicants have rights under federal laws such as FMLA, EEO, and EPPA. For more information, visit the provided links.

About Shirley

Based in Lorton, Virginia, Shirley Contracting has been a leader in transportation and heavy civil construction since 1974, contributing to infrastructure development in the Mid-Atlantic region. We are a subsidiary of Clark Construction Group.

For accommodations during the application process, contact our HR department at 703-550-8100 or [e-mail].