Trainee

Kokosing, Inc.; Colonial Heights (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, life, and disabilityinsurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Job summary

Kokosing, Inc. is seeking an entry-level Laborer to gain practical construction experience across trades such as mechanical repair, welding, concrete finishing, pipe laying, pile driving, and marine work. Learn from supervisors and contribute to quality projects.

Base pay ranges from $18.00 to $21.00 per hour, with benefits including medical, life, disability insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan. Eligibility to work in the US is required.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old at hire date.
• Eligible to work in the US.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Drug free (including THC products)

Responsibilities

• Support practical construction experiences across trades.
• Assist with mechanical repair/maintenance of heavy and mid-size equipment, welding, concrete finishing, pipe laying, pile driving, and marine tasks.
• Follow supervisors' directions and learn processes to contribute to project completion.

Skills

Reading skills

Basic math

Following directions

Hand tools

Physical stamina

Lifting up to 100 lbs

Tools

Shovel

Hammer

Saw

Paint brushes

Broom

Job description

Oct 20, 2026

Kokosing (www.kokosing.biz) is one of America's 50 largest General Contractors and services a broad spectrum of clients in both the private and public business sectors. Kokosing's services include heavy civil/industrial construction such as highways, bridges, underground utilities, water/wastewater facilities, and marine construction. For over 75 years, Kokosing has successfully attracted the most qualified technical personnel in the construction industry by offering visible challenges, superior quality, and attractive rewards. With over $2.8 billion in annual sales and a commitment to its workforce, Kokosing is the winning team.

Job Description:

This entry-level Laborer position is designed to provide you with practical construction experience that will allow you the opportunity to expand your knowledge of the construction industry and provide a career path through one or more of the following trades:

• Mechanical Repair/Maintenance - Heavy Equipment, Mid-Size Equipment, and Diesel Trucks
• Welding (Bridge/Structural)
• Concrete Finishing
• Pipe Laying (Storm/Water/Sewer)
• Pile Driving
• Mechanical Wrenching/Pipefitting
• Marine Vessel Labor (Deckhand)

Requirements:

• Must be 18 years old at date of hire.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Drug free (including THC related products)
• Eligible to work in the US

Daily activities will enable you to experience applicable processes and management methods firsthand. Supervisors and project staff will structure your work efforts to help you learn about your area of interest while you contribute directly to the completion of a quality project.

Kokosing accepts the responsibility to provide work assignments with increasing challenges and responsibility based on your abilities. The assignments are expected to be in a variety of situations that allow you to develop technically, broaden your practical background, and explore your own interests.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memo
• Add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100'
• Apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions
• Deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables
• Follow directions
• Handle basic hand tools, such as shovel, pick, broom, hammer, saw, paint brushes, etc.
• Light or heavy handling
• Job site housekeeping
• Required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms
• Lift and/or move up to 100 pounds
• Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Expected base pay range for this positions is: $18.00/hr - $21.00/hr

This compensation range is specific to the job level and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to: education, licensure, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity. The range has been created in good faith based on information known to Kokosing at the time of the posting. Compensation decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each case. This salary range does not include any potential incentive pay or benefits, however, such information will be provided separately when appropriate.

BENEFITS

• medical, life, and disability insurance, paid time off and a 401K plan.

Kokosing is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action federal and state contractor. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.