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Skilled Laborer

Total Civil Construction · Silver Spring, MD

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Full-time $25 – $33/hr

Salary: $25-$33

At Total CivilConstruction&Engineering,wedon'tjustbuildroadsandinfrastructurewebuildlastingimpact. AswecontinueexpandingacrosstheMid-Atlanticregion,we'relookingforhardworkingandexperiencedSkilledLaborerstojoinourfieldteamsandhelpdeliverhigh-qualitycivilconstructionprojects.

Job Summary

Theconstructionskilledlaborerhelpsthepipelayerbyperformingdutiesrequiringtechnicalexperience.Dutiesincludeassistingwithlayingpipeforstormorsanitationsewers,drains, andwatermains.S/hemayassistintheperformanceofanycombinationofthefollowingtasks:gradetrenchesorculverts, position pipe,orsealjoints. Inadditiontoassistingpipelayers,theskilledlaboreralsoworksdiggingtrenchesfor/aroundexistingutilities,manuallyhelpwithensuringappropriategrading, andmovematerials/tools.Theskilledlaborerplaysamajordaytodayroletokeepworksitescleanandcompliant.

Duties & Responsibilities

Cleanorprepareconstructionsitestoeliminatepossiblehazardsandprepareforplacementofaggregates,road/substrate,orutilities.Signalequipmentoperatorstoalign,moveoradjustmachinery,equipment,ormaterialsLoad,unload, and/oridentifymaterialsandtoolsDigditchesortrenchesfor/aroundexistingutilities, back-fillexcavations, grade andleveltrenches;mayusetampingmachine and/orhandtools. NOTE: May betrainedtooperatesomeheavierequipment.Performsgeneralconstructionwork(usinghandtools,liftingmaterialsonaverageupto50pounds)underdirectionofPipe Layer, Crew Leader,ForemanorSupervisor.Mayperformflaggingdutiestocontrol andmaintainflowoftrafficinworkzone.Performotherduties, as andwhenassigned.Undersupervisionofpipelayersorsupervision,mayusetoolstoverifygrading/levelsurface.Assistinaligningpipesmanuallyduringpipelineconstruction(generallyforwetutilities[water/sewer]).Assisttoconnectpipes andsealjointsusingglue,cement,gasketsand/orflanges.

Qualifications

Musthavephysicalabilitytostandstrenuousanddangerousworkenvironment. Must becomfortableworkingin 15ft -20fttrenchesandotherconfinedspaces.Hasphysicalstrengthdigandperformgeneral laborwithlaborercrews,includingdiggingbyhandandlifting/pushing/pullingmaterials.Abletocommunicateeffectivelywithothersandworkcooperativelyinteams(includingresolvingbasicconflictswithorwithouttheassistanceofmanagement).Handleemergencysituations,workpressureand stress.Abletosolvebasic,common-senseproblemsusingexperienceandconstructionknowledge.Musthavea flexibleschedule(makeworkirregularoroddhoursinoutdoorworksites,dependinguponprojectneedsorweather),includingnightsandweekends.Musthaveaccesstoowntransportationtoreachnon-standardworksitesduringnon-standardhours.

PhysicalDemands

Thephysicaldemandsdescribedherearerepresentativeofthosethatmustbemetbyanemployeetosuccessfullyperformessentialjobfunctions.Reasonableaccommodationsmaybemadetoqualifiedindividualswithdisabilitiestoenableperformanceofessentialjobfunctions. Whileperformingthedutiesofthisjob,theemployeeis

Requiredtocontinuouslyusevisionabilities,includingclose,distance, color andperipheralvision,depthperceptionandtheabilitytoadjustfocus.Regularlyrequiredtousehandsandfingerstohandle,feeloroperateobjects,toolsorcontrols, andreachwithhandsandarms; use fine motorcoordinationandeye-handcoordinationtopush/pull/liftitems.Frequentlyrequiredtostand,talkandhear;liftormoveupto50poundsandoccasionallyliftormoveupto100pounds(withorwithoutassistance).Occasionallyrequiredtowalk,sit,climb, balance,stoop,kneel,crouch, crawl,lift.

WorkEnvironment

Whileperformingthedutiesofthisjob,theemployee

Regularlyworksinoutsideweatherconditions.Frequentlyworksnearmovingmechanicalparts;isexposedtovibration,wetorhumidconditions,heat, andotherformsofinclementweather; andisexposedtoloudnoise.Occasionallyworksinhigh,precariousplacesorinexcavations(includingconfinedspaces), andisexposedtofumesorparticulates,chemicals,electricalenergyandmachinery.Perks & Culture

Competitive hourly pay with overtime eligibilityMedical, Dental, Vision, Life InsuranceOpportunities for professional training and certification (including OSHA)Long-term, stable work with multiple active projectsGrowth path:Skilled Laborer Pipe Layer Lead Pipe Layer Foreman SuperintendentA team that works together, respects each other, and builds real infrastructure

PLEASE NOTE:TCCEhires field construction staff to work at jobs in the region (primarily Maryland, DC, Northern Virginia). This means job locations will change as needed.

Total Civil Construction & Engineering, LLC, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer:Minorities, Females, Disabled, Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

Total Civil Construction is proud to be an E-Verify Employer and Drug-Free Workplace

Job details
  • Pay$25 – $33/hr
  • Job typeFull-time
  • ExperienceMid level
  • LocationSilver Spring, MD
  • CategoryConstruction
  • Posted1 month ago
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