General Laborer-Asphalt-2659

Fort Myer Construction•Washington, DC

18h•$18•Onsite

About The Position

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 a wide-range 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.

Requirements

0 (zero) to 1 (one) year of construction experience or similar,
Must have a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record,
Must be 18 years of age or older,
Possess a positive attitude and work ethic,
Must have a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record,
High School diploma, GED is desired,
Ability to follow the supervisor’s directions as well as other crew members,
Required to adhere to all safety rules and regulations,
Must be able to successfully pass a background and drug screening.

Nice To Haves

Flagger certification desired,
OSHA 10 hour preferred

Responsibilities

Site preparation by clearing existing pavement, removing debris, leveling surfaces, and marking areas for asphalt application,
Handling materials, shoveling hot asphalt from the paver hopper, spreading it evenly across the work area, and raking to achieve a smooth finish,
Operating hand tampers or other compacting tools to ensure proper density of the asphalt,
Removing excess asphalt, debris, and waste materials from the worksite,
Equipment is maintenance, basic cleaning and upkeep of tools and machinery used in asphalt paving,
Assisting with traffic control by setting up and maintaining traffic cones and signage, operation 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.,
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,
Required to work extended hours including evenings, nights, and weekends,
Additional duties as assigned.