General Laborer - Bridge - R2688

General Laborer- Bridge 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- Bridge is responsible for performing various manual labor tasks on bridge construction sites.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Site preparation clearing debris, leveling ground, digging trenches, and backfilling holes, Loading and unloading construction materials like concrete, rebar, and lumber onto the worksite, Assisting in building and dismantling scaffolding and temporary support structures, Preparing forms for concrete pouring, mixing concrete, and assisting with concrete placement, Using shovels, rakes, picks, and other hand tools for excavation and cleanup, Operating power tools like jackhammers, saws, and drills as needed, Signaling heavy equipment operators to ensure safe movement of materials, Assisting with setting up and maintaining traffic control devices, Safety compliance: Following all safety protocols including wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE), Assist with the setup, operation and maintenance of message/arrow boards, Repairs guardrails, makes forms, pours concrete, and cleans and paints highway structures, Patches and replaces concrete, bituminous, and wood floors on bridges, Installs and replaces corroded structural steel on highway structure, Required to work extended hours including evenings, nights, and weekends, Additional duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

A minimum of six (6) months to one (1) year of relevant experience in heavy- highway construction or comparable hands-on outdoor work, Reliable transportation is required, Must be 18 years of age or older, Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces Possess a positive attitude and work ethic, High School diploma, GED is desired, Ability to follow the direction of the supervisor and other crew members, Required to adhere to all safety rules and regulations, Flagger certification desired, Must be able to successfully pass a background and drug screening.

Working Conditions:

Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds continuously throughout the workday, Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, reach, squat, and twist, throughout the workday, This includes frequently walking on sloped ground and slippery and uneven surfaces, This position requires the ability to stand for extended periods of time and the constant use of hands and arms, This job requires the ability to see, whether naturally or with vision correction tools (e.g., glasses, contact lenses), Performing strenuous work for extended periods in varying temperatures, humidity, wind, and other inclement weather conditions, Work may be performed in environments with exposure to extremely hot materials, fuel, fumes, vapors, dust, grease and oils, as well as loud and/or constant noise and moving equipment.

• Note: This position is considered Safety-Sensitive, and therefore subject to various schedule and unscheduled screenings for controlled substances 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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