Laborer

Overview

Posillico is Building for Generations.

Posillico is a multi-disciplined and diversified construction company. Along with our Civil /foundation group, Posillico’s business units include Wastewater Division, Environmental Division, Utilities Division, Drilling Division, Paving Division, Posillico Consulting LLC, Posillico Developmental LLC, and Posillico Materials, LLC. These companies give Posillico the unequalled, leveraged experience required to complete complex structural and geotechnical projects successfully.

Posillico empowers a “people first, think safety” culture throughout our organization. This “people first” culture has helped to promote and maintain an excellent record of accomplishment. Posillico has an exceptional safety program coupled with proactive employees throughout its management and union staff. We offer all employees an excellent opportunity to be part of our developing business at Posillico, as we set the standards for excellence in the construction industry with our integrated solutions.

Our company mission is to complete all our projects safely, on time, on target and on budget while having a positive impact in the community.

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Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY:

A construction laborer performs a variety of hands-on tasks for heavy civil infrastructure and transportation projects consisting of highway, road, bridge, civil and site work.  A laborer typically reports to a foreman and works within a crew consisting of other laborers and various skilled trades on one or more projects within a geographical region, in an outdoor environment and in a variety of weather conditions.

PRIMARY DUTIES & EXPERIENCE:

• Responsible for personal safety while performing all tasks assigned.
• Ensure safe outcomes for each project or task in accordance with the SSHASP.
• Set up equipment and secure work areas in compliance with safety regulations.
• Clear and prepare construction sites by removing debris, obstacles, and potential hazards.
• Hand dig pits, trenches, and foundations to support building activities.
• Backfill trenches and pits, and maintain a clean, organized job site.
• Assist welders, carpenters, painters, operators, and other skilled trades as required.
• Lift and carry heavy materials and equipment across uneven terrain.
• Direct traffic around construction zones to ensure safety for both the crew and the public.
• Confidently and safely use all types of small hand tools including but not limited to drills, hammers, come-a-longs, brooms and shovels.
• Confidently and safely use all types of small power tools such as grinders, chop saws, jack hammer, and compactors.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in heavy construction (civil infrastructure, roads, bridges, cast-in-place concrete, and underground utility systems) or related work. • Follow pre-construction instructions and execute tasks on-site with minimal supervision.• Understands when a task requires assistance and knows how to collaborate with others.• Capable of working independently while maintaining communication with foreman for real-time decision-making.• Possesses strong planning and problem-solving skills.• Demonstrates physical dexterity and endurance to complete demanding tasks safely and efficiently using assigned personal protective equipment.• Lift and carry materials weighing 50 to 75 lbs.• Works comfortably at heights with proper safety equipment.• Performs all assigned tasks with professionalism and high standards.• Ability to travel to and from job sites independently.• Able to obtain TWIC, DBIDs, or other similar credentials requiring a background check for access to restricted or government sites.

Reports to: Project Superintendent/Lead Foreman

Business Unit: Mid-Atlantic Region

Location: Richmond, VA and surrounding areas

Travel Requirements: Works within an operating region that may require one-way travel distances of up to 100 miles. Occasional overnight travel to other regional offices may be required.

Compensation: $20.00 to $28.00 per hour commensurate with skills and experience.

Comprehensive benefits offered to eligible employees including medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance; FSA; short- and long-term disability; identity theft protection; 401(k); employee assistance program; and paid time off.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Posillico Civil, Inc. is committed to maintaining a working environment that promotes teamwork and that is free of any and all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Accordingly, all of its employment-related activities will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran and military status, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, domestic violence victim status, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, predisposing genetic characteristics or other legally protected personal characteristic.

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Posillico Civil, Inc. together with its parent, subsidiaries, affiliates, partners and joint ventures (collectively “Posillico”) do not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Posillico or an employee of Posillico, by mail, electronically, or otherwise will be considered property of Posillico. Posillico will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Posillico will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. As a condition for payment, an Agency shall have an agreement signed by an authorized Posillico representative. Verbal or written communications from any employee of Posillico shall not be considered binding obligations. All resumes whether unsolicited or solicited shall be the property of Posillico.

Compensation: 20 to 28 (USD)