Job Title: Laborer
Location: Fredericksburg, VA
Employment Type: Seasonal | On-Call | 1099
GovFirst is seeking dependable and hardworking Winter Maintenance Laborers to support winter maintenance operations in Fredericksburg, VA.
The successful candidate is responsible for:
- Prepare maintenance trucks by installing and removing plows, spreaders, mounting frames, and related equipment.
- Load salt, sand, and other deicing materials into maintenance vehicles.
- Assist with preparing equipment before winter weather events.
- Remove and install plow blades, tailgates, and related equipment.
- Clean and service plows, spreaders, and other winter maintenance equipment after operations.
- Assist with end-of-season equipment cleaning and maintenance.
- Clear sidewalks, walkways, entrances, loading areas, and operational facilities as assigned.
- Operate hand tools and power tools safely and effectively.
- Perform physically demanding manual labor, including lifting, carrying, loading, and unloading materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Follow all OSHA, company, and industry safety policies and procedures.
- Wear and properly utilize all required personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
- Assist equipment operators and maintenance personnel with assigned duties.
- Respond to emergency call-outs, including nights, weekends, holidays, and severe weather conditions.
- Communicate effectively with supervisors and crew members regarding work assignments.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Required Qualifications:
- Experience performing construction, maintenance, landscaping, warehouse, or other physically demanding labor preferred.
- Ability to safely operate hand and power tools.
- Ability to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions.
- Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a maintenance team.
- Strong commitment to workplace safety.
- Ability to respond to emergency situations outside normal working hours.
Required Education:
- High School Diploma or GED preferred.
- Equivalent experience or training may be considered.
Licenses, Certifications & Screening:
- Valid driver's license preferred.
- Commercial Driver's License (CDL) preferred but not required.
- Completion of all required safety and job-specific training.