Skilled Laborer (Earthwork Construction)

Pandj; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Skilled Laborer (Earthwork Construction)

Phillips & Jordan, Inc. (P&J), a Phillips Infrastructure Holdings, Inc. company, is a certified woman-owned, heavy civil and power infrastructure contractor established in 1952. P&J is a proven innovator, a proven leader, and a proven solution in the industry. We have built a reputation for taking on some of the most challenging projects and successfully completing them on, or even ahead of schedule. P&J employs a top-notch workforce, and we are always in need of new employees who are dependable professionals with experience in the construction industry. We are seeking safety-conscious individuals who have a positive, can-do attitude, work well with others, and want to advance their careers.

Join the P&J team today and become a valued member of our company.

Summary:

This position is responsible for tasks involving physical labor at construction sites and assisting other workers. Employees may operate hand and power tools of all types: air hammers, earth tampers, cement mixers, small mechanical hoists, surveying and measuring equipment, and a variety of other equipment and instruments. They may also clean and prepare sites, dig trenches, set braces to support the sides of excavations, erect scaffolding, and clean up rubble and other waste materials.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Clean or prepare construction sites to eliminate possible hazards.
2. Load, unload, or identify building materials, machinery, or tools while distributing them to the appropriate locations.
3. Control traffic passing near, in, or around work zones with appropriate training provided.
4. Signal equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, or adjustment of machinery, equipment, or materials with appropriate training provided.
5. Dig ditches or trenches, backfill excavations, or compact and level earth using picks, shovels, pneumatic tampers, or rakes.
6. May be required to enter trenches and/or confined spaces after receiving proper training.
7. Understand and comply with safety considerations as set herein and as directed by the Foreman/Supervisor.