Geotechnical Skilled Laborer

Wagman, Inc.•Richmond, VA

3d•$20 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

We are currently looking for Geotechnical Skilled Laborers to join our Geotechnical Group across VA and other locations throughout the Mid Atlantic. Work is performed outdoors year round. Employees will be exposed to wet, muddy, cold, hot and humid weather conditions. This individual must have the ability to communicate and work well with others. Experience in earth work, drilling, concrete, welding and small tool operation is preferred. Qualified candidates must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation. Construction experience with caisson, tiebacks, welding, drill rig experience/knowledge, and/or concrete experience a huge plus. This is a safety sensitive position requiring work on construction sites with various safety hazards inherent in heavy construction. This position is subject to drug testing and compliance policies associated with our status as a Federal Contractor. Wagman is a multi-faceted construction firm with major operations in heavy civil, general construction and geotechnical construction services. Wagman is a fourth generation, family-owned company with offices in Pennsylvania and Virginia and is headquartered in York, PA. Founded in 1902, Wagman is a nationally recognized leader in the industry. Core competencies include: design-build, infrastructure, marine construction, modified concrete, grooving and grinding, and geotechnical construction services.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED is preferred
Reliable transportation and Valid Drivers License is required
Construction experience is required
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds from ground level to waist level and 30 pounds to above shoulder level throughout work shift
Continuous standing and walking required throughout a scheduled work shift
Must be able to climb ladders
Must be able to work at heights up to 150 feet
Must be able to bend, squat, kneel and crawl
Must be able to perform simple grasping and fine manipulation tasks with both hands
Must have the ability to reach, lift and perform work above shoulder height - and the ability to work on uneven surfaces and in confined spaces
Required to have acceptable corrected vision (in both eyes) and acceptable corrected hearing
Must be able to work outdoors in wet, muddy, cold, hot and humid weather

Nice To Haves

Welding certification is preferred
Experience in earth work, drilling, concrete, welding and small tool operation is preferred
Construction experience with caisson, tiebacks, welding, drill rig experience/knowledge, and/or concrete experience a huge plus

Responsibilities

Carry, load, or unload materials
Dig with picks, shovels, air hammers, jack hammers or other construction related equipment as required
Arrive to project site on-time and participate in job discussions and daily safety meetings
Lift and place lagging boards onto shoring walls
Work with and maintain construction related equipment when needed (grout machines, drilling machines, compressors)
Work with hoses for all types of machines on the job site
Responsible for safety of self and others. Required to wear proper jobsite PPE as directed