Yard Laborer

Wagman, Inc.

As an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, it is the policy and employment practice of the Wagman that there will be no discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability in the recruiting of applicants for employment or in the hiring of employees. Wagman's policy of nondiscrimination applies to all work-related actions;

including but not limited to employment, promotion, transfer, discharge, training, or retraining under programs to which the company subscribes; recruitment or recruitment advertising. Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified disabled persons according to existing state and federal law. Requests by qualified disabled persons for reasonable accommodation are encouraged by the company. All employees are requested to encourage women, persons of minority races and disabled persons to apply for employment with the company.

City:
Dinwiddie

State/Territory:
Virginia

Employment Type:

Full Time Hourly

Education Requirement:
HS Diploma or GED; can replace degree with work experience

Experience Requirement:
experience working in construction yard preferred; experience with power tools; experience loading and unloading equipment and/or materials; experience running equipment helpful not required

Special

Skills:

construction experience, ability to work at heights

Travel Requirement:
not required

Title: Yard Laborer

Location: Dinwiddie, VA

Pay Range: $18.00/HR - 20.00/HR (Based on experience)

We are currently seeking a Yard Laborer to join our Field Service Center team. Reporting to the Yard Foreman, the Yard Laborer is responsible for all routine on-site loading and unloading construction materials, assisting with yard maintenance and facilities maintenance, among other tasks. This position works along with the entire Yard team to plan and support the completion of assigned projects and ensures all plans move forward to meet projected deadlines.

This is a safety sensitive position requiring work on construction sites with various safety hazards inherent in heavy construction.

This position is subject to drug testing and compliance policies associated with our status as a Federal Contractor.

Wagman is a multi-faceted construction firm with operations in heavy civil, general construction and geotechnical construction services. Founded in 1902, Wagman is a fourth-generation family-owned company with offices in Pennsylvania and Virginia. As a heavy civil contractor, Wagman is a nationally recognized leader in the industry. Core competencies include: design-build, infrastructure, marine construction, modified concrete, grooving and grinding, and geotechnical construction services.

• Construction related experience is a plus
• Operating forklifts, loading, and unloading trucks
• Heavy equipment familiarity
• Basic reading and writing skills
• Valid Driver's License is required

• Load and unload construction material and equipment manually or using forklift, dollies, hand trucks or cranes.
• Inspection of material; sorting and/or stacking of incoming equipment and material.
• Prepare equipment and materials for shipment or delivery according to work orders.
• Transport materials, parts and/or equipment to job sites locally or regionally using non-commercial and commercial vehicles as needed.
• Perform general upkeep and maintenance of the yard, parking lots and buildings (including replacing light bulbs, picking up trash, lawn maintenance).
• Clean and wash various construction equipment.
  
  Use oxygen/acetylene to cut steel using cutting torch.
• Sandblast forms, etc. to remove concrete and rust.
• Communicate and collaborate with peers and Supervisor daily regarding the status of daily work tasks, orders and schedule.
• Able to work overtime on occasion (e.g. coming in early or late to snowplow, shovel or perform general clean up and maintenance of the yard, parking lots and common areas around the buildings).

• Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds from ground level to waist level and 30 pounds to above shoulder level throughout work shift
• Must be able to work at heights up to 150 feet
• Continuous standing and walking required throughout a scheduled work shift
• Must be able to perform simple grasping and fine manipulation tasks with both hands
• Must be able to climb ladders
• Must be able to bend, squat, kneel and crawl
• Must be able to work outdoors in wet, muddy, cold, hot and humid weather
• Required to have acceptable corrected vision (in both eyes) and acceptable corrected hearing
• Required to have the ability to reach, lift and perform work above shoulder height - and the ability to work on uneven surfaces and in confined spaces

Wagman wants to keep employees and their families happy and healthy! We offer a comprehensive benefits package to all full-time employees that includes:

• Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance
• Flexible Spending…