General Laborer

Shirley Contracting Company•Fairfax, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Shirley Contracting Company, LLC is accepting applications for full-time, year-round General Laborers to work at various jobsites. The role involves performing manual labor and a variety of project-support tasks, including site preparation, traffic control, excavation support, cleanup, and installation of erosion and sediment controls. Employees work outdoors in all seasons and alongside heavy equipment, and may work at heights or in confined spaces using required safety equipment and training. The position requires regular physical activity, including moderate to heavy lifting and movements such as pushing, pulling, bending, twisting, reaching, kneeling, crawling, climbing, and squatting. Starting times vary between 6:00 AM and 7:00 AM; overtime, nights, and weekends may be required. The base hourly pay range is $17.00–$22.00, with compensation varying based on factors including education, experience, skills, and geographic location. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis, and pass a pre-employment physical and drug screening.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age.
Be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Pass a pre-employment physical and drug screening.
Be able to work outdoors in all seasons.
Be comfortable working alongside heavy equipment and communicating with operators, workers, and pedestrians.
Be comfortable working at heights and in confined spaces with safety equipment and training.
Be able to regularly perform moderate to heavy lifting (more than 15 pounds), pushing, pulling, bending, twisting, reaching, kneeling, crawling, climbing, and squatting.
Have working knowledge of hand and power tools.
Be willing to perform manual labor related to project support.

Responsibilities

Perform flagging, traffic closures, and related tasks as assigned.
Clean and prepare sites, dig trenches, set braces to support excavation sides, clean up rubble and debris, and remove waste materials.
Install erosion and sediment controls, such as silt fence, super silt fence, and gutter buddies.
Perform manual labor and other tasks to support projects.
Wear required work clothing and personal protective equipment: safety-toe boots, long pants, shirts with four-inch sleeves, hard hat, safety glasses, Class 3 vest, and gloves. PPE is provided.
Work on a variety of tasks during the workday.
Meet the company’s health and safety culture, policies, and requirements.
Establish and maintain positive working relationships with customers and co-workers.