Skilled 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 company with a collective bargaining agreement. The union offers medical, dental, vision and pension. 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 Skilled Laborer Civil is responsible for performing construction maintenance tasks of a skilled nature: finishing concrete, laying bricks and blocks, and operating vehicles and equipment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in building and positioning forms for pouring concrete and dismantles forms after use, using saws, hammers, nails, bolts or form hardware,
• Dig ditches and levels earth to grade specifications, using pick, shovels and rakes,
• Score and break asphalt or concrete with a jackhammer,
• Spreading gravel, asphalt and other materials over surfaces,
• Clean and prepare sites, dig trenches, set braces to support the sides of excavations, clean up rubble and debris and remove waste materials,
• Installation of erosion and sediment controls (i.e. silt fence, super silt fence, gutter buddies, etc.),
• Participates in demolitions,
• Erects and disassembles scaffolding, braces, barricades, ramps, and other temporary structures,
• Erects concrete forms and scaffolding,
• Apply waterproofing and sealant to protect concrete work,
• Moving materials to the worksite and ensuring all tools, machinery, and other equipment are safely set up,
• May be required to work extended hours including evenings, nights, and weekends,
• Additional duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required,
• Must have 2 years of experience working in heavy highway construction,
• Complete understanding of OSHA and company safety requirements,
• Ability to kneel, bend and lift heavy materials,
• Ability to measure accurately and read specifications,
• Good communication skills,
• Knowledge of the materials and equipment used in general street maintenance and construction work.,
• Knowledge of the methods and practices of pouring and finishing concrete,
• OSHA 30 preferred,
• Flagger License desired,
• COVID-19, vaccination is highly recommended, 
• Must be able to successfully pass a background and drug 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 designate other functions as essential at any time.

Operations Employee Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Retirement
• Sick Time

Administered through the Union once employee has completed Eligibility Requirements as stated in the Collective bargaining Agreement (CBA).

Unions present at Fort Myer Construction:

Laborers Local Union 11

Cement Mason Local Union 891

Teamsters Local Union 639

Operating Engineers Local Union 77

Eligible employees will have available Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and DC Paid Family Leave (DPFL).