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The Caton Companies General Laborer - Belle Haven, VA in Belle Haven, Virginia
Caton Construction Group is a Heavy/Highway Civil & General Construction company with offices in Troy, Virginia, and Cary, North Carolina, and one of The Caton Companies. We are currently seeking a General Laborer for our Bridge Construction Project in Accomack County, VA (Belle Haven) on the Eastern Shore.
STARTING PAY is negotiable and based on skills and experience.
Your Job Summary
The construction laborer performs tasks involving physical labor at general building and highway/heavy construction projects. The position may operate a variety of hand and power tools and may clean and prepare sites, dig trenches, set braces to support the sides of excavations, erect scaffolding, clean up rubble and debris, and remove waste materials. The position may assist other craft workers.
Your Responsibilities
• Performs a variety of tasks involving strenuous manual labor in general or heavy/highway construction projects; performs manual work. • Shovels bituminous concrete (asphalt) into construction areas. • Excavates and fills trenches and ditches. • Maintains a clean job site: picks up all tools and equipment and secures job site each day to eliminate potential hazards. • Performs materials handling and storage. • Loads and unloads trucks and hauls and hoists materials. • Ensures that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed. • Providing assistance to Foremen and other Supervisors as needed, mixing, pouring and spreading materials, erecting and stripping form work. • Laborers may also spend time with traffic control and flagging. • Laborers operate a variety of equipment and must adhere to company safety procedures and practices at all times.Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
Normal work hours vary, based on project needs. Daily overtime is anticipated, and some weekend work will be required. This position frequently requires long hours and weekend work.
Travel/ Driving
Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected. Must possess or be able to obtain a valid and appropriate state driver’s license prior to employment.
Required Education and Experience
High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid Driver’s License Required
1+ years of heavy highway experience; Roads, Highways, Bridges, DOT, or site work project experience
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
Valid CDL a plus OSHA 10 hour training or Flagger Certification a plus
Company Benefits
• Competitive Compensation Package
• Comprehensive Health, Vision and Dental Insurance
• FSA Program
• 401K Program with 4% company match
• 8 Paid Holidays plus personal floating holiday
• Accrue 80 hours Paid Time Off (PTO) the first year
And more…
Why you should apply:
Excellent working environment
Working for a company that cares about your success
Working for a growing company
Employment is conditional on satisfactorily completing all pre-employment requirements. Starting salary depends upon prior work skills and experience.
Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities and females are encouraged to apply.
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