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FORT MYER CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION General Laborer-Civil in Washington, District Of Columbia

General Laborer- Civil

JOB DESCRIPTION

Fort Myer Construction Corporation (FMCC) is a premier contractor in the DMV that is currently experiencing tremendous growth. If you desire to be part of a company with an opportunity to grow in your career and be rewarded for your contributions - then FMCC is the place for you. We are a union base. At the end of the day, we strive to make a difference in peoples lives by helping build the American Dream in the DMV. We are a multi-million-dollar company with over 800 employees and are one of the most called by name Heavy Highway Construction companies in the region. If you do not mind hard work and want to make a difference in your community then please consider joining the FMCC family.

Summary:

The General Laborer Civil is responsible for providing wide ranging labor support services to the foreman, supervisors or other designated persons to perform various hands-on duties including but not limited to: handling construction materials, shoveling, flagging, setting up and tearing down work sites.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Mix concrete and mortar,
  • Prepare new construction sites by digging, moving dirt, or compacting space,
  • Assists in building scaffolding and/or other temporary structures,
  • Grade dirt and concrete efficiently and accurately,
  • Install and tie rebar and wire mesh,
  • Unload tools, prepares building site materials, stacks building materials, and sets up equipment,
  • Assist in job site traffic control set-up and down to adhere to the project specifications to eliminate hazards,
  • Assists with the setup, operation and maintenance of message/arrow boards,
  • Follow project instructions from construction foreman and/or supervisor,
  • Direct traffic and pedestrians safely around the construction or road maintenance site,
  • Safely operates a variety of tools including pressure washers, jackhammers, drills, saws, grinders, and blowtorches,
  • Cleans and clears debris and hazardous materials from jobsite,
  • Ensures construction equipment and tools are cleaned and stored properly,
  • Must wear proper attire at all times including: safety vests, safety glasses when appropriate, long pants, hard sole/close-toed shoes, and reflect a clean and presentable image,

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``` - May be required to work extended hours including evenings, nights, and weekends, - Additional duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

  • 0 (zero) to 1 (one) year of construction experience or similar,

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``` - Must be 18 years of age or older, - Must be able to work independently and/or as a part of a team, - Possess a positive attitude and work ethic, - Strong verbal communication skills, - Focus on safety of self and co-workers at all times, - High school diploma or equivalency is desired,

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``` - Flagger certification desired, - OSHA 10 hour preferred, - COVID-19 vaccination highly recommended, - Must be able to successfully pass a background and drug and alcohol screening.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and fully subscribe to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. Applicants and/or employees are considered for hire, promotion, training opportunities, and work assignments, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or sexual orientation) marital status, national origin, age (40 or older) veteran status, disability, or genetic information or any other basis protected by federal or local laws.

Disclaimer:

The information provided in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by incumbents within this job. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and working conditions required of employees assigned to this job. Management has discretion to add or modify job duties of the job and to d signate other functions as essential at any time.

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