Skilled Laborer - Bridge - R2721

Fort Myer Construction; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Myer Construction Corporation is seeking a Skilled Laborer- Bridge to support fabrication, installation and repair of concrete and bridge structures in the DMV area. The role emphasizes safe, efficient construction and hands-on work with forms, joints, and structural components.

Qualified candidates have bridge or heavy highway experience, can work at heights, communicate well, and follow safety policies. The job may require extended hours and compliance with background and drug screenings.

Qualifications

• Minimum bridge or heavy highway construction experience.
• Able to work effectively at heights.
• English preferred; bilingual acceptable.
• Must pass background and drug screening.
• Strong safety ethic and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Builds forms used in bridges and concrete pours.
• Molds expansion joints and edges using edging tools.
• Seals concrete and wooden bridges.
• Mixes and pours cement and mortar.
• Levels and finishes surfaces with hand/power tools.
• Tightens bolts and handles temporary structures and forms.
• Drills holes in structural steel and removes/assembles components.
• Digs trenches and moves materials; wears PPE at all times.

Skills

Bridge construction experience

Work at heights

English preferred

Safety-conscious

Tools

Oxygen acetylene torch

Impact wrench

Magnetic drill

Concrete forms/tools

Job description

Skilled Laborer- Bridge

JOB DESCRIPTION

Fort Myer Construction Corporation (FMCC) is a premier contractor in the DMV that is currently experiencing tremendous growth. If you desire to be part of a company with an opportunity to grow in your career and be rewarded for your contributions – then FMCC is the place for you. We are a union base. At the end of the day, we strive to make a difference in people’s lives by helping build "the American Dream "in the DMV".

Summary:

The Skilled Laborer- Bridge is responsible for the fabrication, installation and repair of concrete structures and structural structures used in and on bridges.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Builds forms used in bridges and other construction for pouring concrete,
• Molds expansion joints and edges, using edging tools, jointers and straight edge,
• Seals concrete and wooden bridges,
• Mix and pours cement and mortar using hoe or concrete mixing machine,
• Levels, smooth and finishes surfaces of poured concrete using hand tools or power tools, including floats, trowels and screeds,
• Tighten structural steel bolts with impact wrench,
• Remove existing structural steel with oxygen and acetylene torch,
• Drill holes in existing or new structural steel with magnetic drill,
• Assembling and disassembling all temporary structures and forms,
• Digging trenches, removing filling, and/or compacting earth with use of shovels and rakes,
• Loading and unloading materials and supplies,

• Must wear proper attire at all times including PPE,

• May be required to work extended hours including evenings, nights, and weekends,
• Additional duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum five (2) years of experience working with bridges or heavy highway construction projects,
• Must be able to work effectively at heights,
• English preferred and Bilingual is acceptable,
• Must have good communication skills,
• Thorough knowledge of all aspects of construction materials, tools, equipment, and methods.
• Must have a strong work ethic,
• Valid driver's license, preferred,
• Focus on safety of self and co-workers at all times,
• Must be able to successfully pass a background and drug screening.

Working Conditions:

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds continuously throughout the workday,
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, reach, squat, and twist, throughout the workday,
• This includes frequently walking on sloped ground and slippery and uneven surfaces,
• This position requires the ability to stand for extended periods of time and the constant use of hands and arms,
• This job requires the ability to see, whether naturally or with vision correction tools (e.g., glasses, contact lenses),
• Performing strenuous work for extended periods in varying temperatures, humidity, wind, and other inclement weather conditions,
• Work may be performed in environments with exposure to extremely hot materials, fuel, fumes, vapors, dust, grease and oils, as well as loud and/or constant noise and moving equipment.

*Note:

This position is considered Safety-Sensitive, and therefore subject to various schedule and unscheduled screenings for controlled substances

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and fully subscribe to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. Applicants and/or employees are considered for hire, promotion, training opportunities, and work assignments, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or sexual orientation) marital status, national origin, age (40 or older) veteran status, disability, or genetic information or any other basis protected by federal or local laws.

*Disclaimer:

The information provided in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by incumbents within this job. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and working conditions required of employees assigned to this job. Management has discretion to add or modify job duties of the job and to designate other functions as essential at any time.

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