General Laborer - Marion, VA
Marion, VAFull-time$19–26/hrPosted 7mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago
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The Caton Companies is hiring a General Laborer - Marion, VA. The Caton Companies is seeking a General Laborer for its Caton Construction Group, a heavy/highway civil and general construction company. This position involves performing physical labor tasks on general building and highway/heavy construction projects, operating various hand and power tools, and assisting other craft workers. The role is based in Marion, Virginia, and requires adherence to company safety procedures.
Key focus areas include Perform a variety of tasks involving strenuous manual labor in general or heavy/highway construction projects, Shovel bituminous concrete (asphalt) into construction areas, and Excavate and fill trenches and ditches.
Successful candidates bring High School Diploma, 2+ Years Heavy Highway Experience, and Valid Driver’s License. Important skills include Manual Labor, Materials Handling, Safety Procedures, and Incident Reporting. Preferred (not required): Traffic Control and Flagger.
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Laborers and Helpers
Marion, VA, US
Salary Range: $19.00 To $26.00 Hourly
Caton Construction Group is a Heavy/Highway Civil & General Construction company with offices in Troy, Virginia, and Cary, North Carolina, and one of The Caton Companies. We are currently seeking a General Laborer for our roadway/bridge project in Marion, Virginia (Smith County).
STARTING PAY is negotiable and based on skills and experience.
Your Job Summary
The construction laborer performs tasks involving physical labor at general building and highway/heavy construction projects. The position may operate a variety of hand and power tools and may clean and prepare sites, dig trenches, set braces to support the sides of excavations, erect scaffolding, clean up rubble and debris, and remove waste materials. The position may assist other craft workers.
Your Responsibilities
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Performs a variety of tasks involving strenuous manual labor in general or heavy/highway construction projects; performs manual work.
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Shovels bituminous concrete (asphalt) into construction areas.
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Excavates and fills trenches and ditches.
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Maintains a clean job site: picks up all tools and equipment and secures job site each day to eliminate potential hazards.
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Performs materials handling and storage.
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Loads and unloads trucks and hauls and hoists materials.
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Ensures that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed.
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Providing assistance to Foremen and other Supervisors as needed, mixing, pouring and spreading materials, erecting and stripping form work.
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Laborers may also spend time with traffic control and flagging.
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Laborers operate a variety of equipment and must adhere to company safety procedures and practices at all times.
Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Normal days and hours of work are Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. with time provided for lunch, hours may vary. Work may be local or out of town in which case overnight stays are required. This position frequently requires long hours and weekend work.
Travel/ Driving
Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected. Must possess or be able to obtain a valid and appropriate state driver’s license prior to employment.
Required Education and Experience
High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid Driver’s License Required
2+ years of heavy highway experience; Roads, Highways, Bridges, DOT, or site work project experience
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
Valid CDL a plus OSHA 10 hour training or Flagger Certification a plus
Company Benefits
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Competitive Compensation Package
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Comprehensive Health, Vision and Dental Insurance
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FSA Program
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401K Program with 4% company match
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8 Paid Holidays plus personal floating holiday
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Accrue 80 hours Paid Time Off (PTO) the first year
And more…
Why you should apply:
Excellent working environment
Working for a company that cares about your success
Working for a growing company
Employment is conditional on satisfactorily completing all pre-employment requirements. Starting salary depends upon prior work skills and experience.
Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities and females are encouraged to apply.
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