General Laborer- Asphalt

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 people’s lives by helping build “the American Dream “in the DMV. We are a multi-million-dollar company with over 700 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 Asphalt is responsible for providing wide ranging labor support services to the foremen, supervisors or other designated persons to perform various hands-on duties including, but not limited to: handling construction materials, shoveling, raking, flagging, housekeeping, and site maintenance.

Job Requirements:

• Pouring and setting asphalt on roads,
• Smoothing and surfacing roads and pathways after pouring asphalt,
• Sweeping and lining the road,
• Unloads tools, setup equipment and prepare work area,
• Assists in job site traffic control setup and take down in accordance with specifications to ensure a safe work zone,
• Assist 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 operate a variety of tools including, jackhammers, drills, saws, grinders etc.,
• Ensure construction equipment and tools are cleaned and stored properly,
• Work outdoors in changing weather conditions, around hot asphalt and asphalt paving equipment,
• 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,
• 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,
• Must be 18 years of age or older,
• Possess a positive attitude and work ethic,
• High School diploma, GED is desired,
• Ability to follow direction of the supervisor and other crewmembers,
• Required to adhere to all safety rules and regulations,
• Flagger certification desired,
• OSHA 10 hour preferred,
• COVID-19, vaccination is highly recommended,
• Must be able to successfully pass a background and drug screening.

Working Conditions:

• This job may require you to work extended hours including evenings, nights, and weekends.

• This job requires the ability to lift, pull, and push a minimum of 50 lbs., bend, stoop, kneel, reach, squat, and twist. In addition, you must have the ability to be on your feet regularly and use hands, arms, and legs repeatedly on the job. This includes frequently walking on sloped ground and slippery and uneven surfaces.
• This job requires the ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• This job requires the ability to see, whether naturally or with vision correction tools (glasses, contacts).
• This job requires the ability to perform essential job tasks in less than favorable job conditions. These may include, but are not limited to: Performing strenuous work in varying temperatures, humidity, wind, or other extreme inclement weather conditions for extended periods of time.
• Work may be performed in an environment with exposure to extremely hot materials, fuel, fumes, vapors, dust, grease and oils, as well as loud and/or constant noise and exposure to moving equipment.

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 designate other functions as essential at any time.

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