Laborer, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor, Construction Labor ​/ Trades

Overview

Garney Construction is hiring a Laborer in Newport News, VA
. This entry‑level position supports daily tasks and helps learn essential skills to start a career in the construction industry. The role offers weekly pay starting at $20 per hour, industry‑leading benefits, and potential overtime.

The position focuses on assisting the crew with daily tasks using a variety of techniques and equipment.

Examples of daily tasks include:

• Maintaining and operating pneumatic and electrical tools, such as concrete vibrators, compactors, concrete saws, cut‑off saws, jackhammers, and hand‑operated trenchers.
• Lifting, carrying, and holding building materials, tools, and supplies.
• Joining, wrapping, sealing, and bedding sections of underground pipe and pipe penetrations.

We are looking for hard‑working individuals who enjoy being active and standing for long periods. The ideal candidate must be able to use essential tools such as tape measures, hammers, tool belts, and lineman pliers to perform tasks accurately.

• Must be able to work on their feet for an entire day.
• Must be willing to complete OSHA 10 (provided by Garney).
• Must be willing to complete "Fall Protection Certification" (provided by Garney).
• Must be willing to work overtime.
• Must have access to reliable transportation.
• Must be willing to travel for work.
• Basic knowledge of hand tools (hammers, sockets, wrenches, and saws).
• Basic knowledge of power tools (grinders, reciprocating saws, drills, chainsaws, etc.).

• Starting pay of $20 per hour.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) & 401K Retirement Plan.
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) / Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Long‑term Disability, Wellness Program & Employee Assistance Plans.
• Holidays and PTO.

If you are interested in this Laborer position in Newport News, VA
, please APPLY NOW
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