General Laborer Trainee - Civil - R2642

General Laborer Trainee 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 Trainee Civil will work alongside their assigned construction crew for on-the-job training program to gain a better understanding of the trade.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Unload tools, prepare building site materials, stack building materials,


• Will learn a variety of construction techniques under cement masons, and form setters,


• Help with concrete work, pouring, mixing, finishing, backfilling and leveling,


• Use construction, maintenance tools and equipment to complete daily tasks,


• Assists in job site traffic control setup and take down in accordance with specifications to ensure a safe work zone,


• Learn basic carpentry skills, framing, cutting lumber,


• Assist with the setup, operation and maintenance of message/arrow boards,


• Learn how to build scaffolding and/or other temporary structures,

• Ability to follow all safety procedures,

• Clean and clear debris and hazardous materials at the job site,

• 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:

• Must be a DC resident,


• Must possess less than one (1) year of construction experience,


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


• Must have reliable transportation,


• Must be dependable and reliable,


• Must possess a positive attitude and work ethic,


• Ability to focus on safety of self and co-workers at all times,


• High school diploma or equivalency is desired,


• 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.