General Laborer Civil - R2585

General Laborer- Civil

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.  We are a multi-million-dollar company with over 700 employees and are one of the most “called by name” Heavy Highway Construction companies in the region.  If you do not mind hard work and want to make a difference in your community then please consider joining the FMCC family.

Summary:

The General Laborer Civil is responsible for providing a wide ranging of physical labor  on construction sites, by following instructions of the foreman.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Cleaning and clearing the construction site, removing debris, leveling ground, and setting up temporary structures like scaffolding,

• Loading and unloading construction materials like lumber, rebar, concrete, and plywood from trucks to the work area,


• Digging trenches, holes, and other excavations as needed using shovels, picks, and other hand tools,


• Assisting in concrete pouring operations by placing forms, tying rebar, wire mesh, vibrating concrete, and leveling surfaces,


• Aligning, placing, and securing reinforcing steel (rebar) according to specifications,


• Assisting with structural support and the installation of beams, columns, and other structural components,


• Following all safety protocols, wearing required PPE, and reporting any hazards to the supervisor,

• Grade dirt and concrete efficiently and accurately,

• Required to work extended hours including evenings, nights, and weekends,


• Additional duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• 0 (zero) to 1 (one) year of construction experience or similar,

• Must be 18 years of age or older,


• Must be able to work independently and/or as a part of a team,


• Possess a positive attitude and work ethic,


• Good communication skills, 

• Focus on safety of self and co-workers at all times,


• High school diploma or equivalency is desired,

• Flagger certification desired,


• OSHA 10 hour preferred,


• Must be able to successfully pass a background and drug & alcohol screening.

Working Conditions:

• Work outdoors in changing weather conditions, noisy, physically demanding, and potentially hazardous during too heavy machinery,


• This job requires the ability to lift, pull, and push a minimum of 50 lbs., bend, stoop, kneel, reach, squat, and twist. In addition, you must have the ability to be on stand for an extended period.


• This includes frequently walking on sloped ground and slippery and uneven surfaces.


• This job requires the ability to see, whether naturally or with vision correction tools (glasses, contacts).


• Performing strenuous work in varying temperatures, humidity, wind, or other extreme inclement weather conditions for extended periods of time.


• Work may be performed in an environment with exposure to extremely hot materials, fuel, fumes, vapors, dust, grease and oils, as well as loud and/or constant noise and exposure to 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.