General Laborer Construction

CMTS LLC • Jacksonville, FL

20h • Onsite

About The Position

CMTS is seeking a dependable and hardworking Construction General Laborer to provide onsite construction support for the New Concourse B Program at Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) in Jacksonville, FL. This is a seasonal, full-time position with overtime opportunities supporting a large, active construction program. The General Laborer will perform general construction and site-support activities under the direction of the Project Site Supervisor, including site cleanup, material handling, debris removal, assisting skilled trades, and maintaining safe and organized work areas.

Requirements

• High school education.
• Previous general labor, construction, warehouse, industrial, landscaping, roadway, paving, or similar physical work experience.
• Ability to perform general construction labor on a large, active construction site.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to consistently report to the assigned project site at the required start time.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions from the Project Site Supervisor.
• Ability to safely use basic hand tools and construction equipment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a construction team.
• Ability to work full-time and overtime as required by the project schedule.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work throughout the assigned shift.
• Valid driver’s license or reliable transportation to and from the project site.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required Jacksonville International Airport security credentials and identification badge.
• OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety Certification or ability to obtain it within the required timeframe.

Nice To Haves

• 1–3 years of general construction labor experience.
• Previous experience working on large commercial, airport, transportation, roadway, or infrastructure construction projects.
• Previous experience supporting general contractors or major construction programs.
• Experience with construction site cleanup and material handling.
• Experience loading, unloading, staging, and moving construction materials.
• Experience assisting carpenters, concrete crews, equipment operators, or other skilled trades.
• Experience working around construction equipment and active construction operations.
• Previous airport construction experience is a plus.
• OSHA 10-Hour or OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Certification.
• First Aid/CPR Certification.
• Forklift or material-handling equipment certification.
• Aerial lift/scissor lift certification.
• Other construction safety or equipment training.
• Dependable, reliable, and punctual.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to perform physical construction work.
• Ability to take direction and complete assigned tasks.
• Safety-conscious and aware of surroundings in an active construction environment.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn new construction skills and procedures.
• Ability to safely operate basic hand tools.
• Ability to work outdoors in heat, cold, rain, and other typical construction-site conditions.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to bend, kneel, climb, push, pull, and perform repetitive physical activities.
• Ability to lift and carry construction materials and equipment consistent with the physical requirements of the position.
• Flexibility to work overtime, extended shifts, early mornings, evenings, and weekends when required by the construction schedule.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Project Site Supervisor at the assigned time and location each workday.
• Perform general construction labor and site-support activities as directed.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized construction work areas.
• Pick up and remove construction debris, scrap materials, trash, and other materials.
• Load, unload, move, distribute, and stage construction materials, tools, and equipment.
• Assist with receiving and organizing project materials and supplies.
• Assist skilled trades and construction personnel with general labor activities.
• Perform sweeping, shoveling, lifting, carrying, and other general construction tasks.
• Assist with setup and breakdown of temporary work areas, barricades, fencing, signage, and other site-control measures.
• Assist with maintaining construction access routes, staging areas, and material storage areas.
• Safely use basic hand tools and construction equipment.
• Follow all project safety rules, procedures, and supervisor instructions.
• Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while performing assigned work.
• Immediately report unsafe conditions, incidents, damaged equipment, or other concerns.
• Work safely around active construction equipment and operations.
• Support daily site activities required to maintain an efficient construction operation.
• Perform additional general labor and construction support duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 100% company-paid medical insurance
• 100% company-paid dental insurance
• 100% company-paid vision insurance
• 401k
• 100% company-paid life insurance
• 100% company-paid long-term disability insurance
• Bonus pay may be granted depending on individual performance, employee utilization, attendance, tenure, and furtherance of other non-financial corporate goals; bonus opportunities are available at management’s discretion.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED