Construction Laborer

CES Consulting, LLC, is an engineering and construction management firm focused on quality, safety, compliance, innovation, and value. The firm was founded in 2010 by three professionals passionate about resolving complex construction, time, and cost issues to ensure that transportation and civil infrastructure are safe, durable, and compliant. Over the years, CES expanded its services to include utility management, construction at-risk, and civil engineering services.

CES is also a VDOT pre-qualified contractor specializing in the construction of interstate and roadway lighting, overhead and ground-mounted signs, traffic signals, electrical work ITS, and roadway construction.

We seek to hire several Construction Laborers to support our clients in the Richmond, Virginia area.

Position Summary:

The Skilled Laborer position is a full-time position with direct responsibility for the safe day-to-day physical activities related to the construction of roadway signs, lighting, electrical, traffic signals, ITS, traffic calming, maintenance of traffic, and heavy civil roadway construction. This position will work alongside other employees, and occasionally subcontractors, installing and constructing roadway projects, including maintenance of traffic (MOT), excavation (by hand and equipment run by operator), flagging, backfill, placement and tying of reinforcing steel, concrete placement, among other labor-intensive tasks.

The primary skills required include excavating, hand digging and backfilling to install foundations for ground mounted and overhead sign structures, light poles, traffic signals, and junction boxes. Other typical Skilled Laborer activities include mixing grout, installing signposts and sign panels, removal of existing sign structures, installing and maintaining maintenance of traffic features, digging trenches, cleaning up debris, and other duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform flagging, traffic closures, and relevant tasks as assigned.
• Clean and prepare sites, dig trenches, clean up rubble and debris, and remove waste materials.
• Installation of erosion and sediment controls (i.e., silt fence, super silt fence, gutter buddies, etc.).
• Must be willing to perform manual labor-related tasks to support projects.
• Must wear approved safety boots or shoes, long pants, and four-inch sleeves on shirts. PPE (hard hat, safety glasses, class 3 vests, and gloves) is required and will be provided.
• Transport materials, tools and equipment to/from installation sites.
• Cut materials to specified sizes for installation using power tools as necessary.
• Work on a variety of tasks within any given day.
• Ensure the company’s health and safety culture, policies, and requirements are met.
• Establish and maintain a positive working relationship with clients and co-workers.

Education, Certifications, and Experience:

• Work outdoors exposed to changing weather conditions in all seasons (i.e., rain, sun, snow, wind).
• Be comfortable working alongside heavy equipment, high-speed traffic, and communicating with operators, workers, and pedestrians.
• Be comfortable working at heights and confined spaces with safety equipment and training.
• Moderate to heavy lifting (over 50 pounds), pushing, pulling, bending, twisting, reaching, kneeling, crawling, climbing, and squatting daily.
• Experience with picks, shovels, power tools, and air tools for excavation.
• Must be reliable.
• Current Driver’s License required.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Able to read, comprehend, and understand simple instruction.
• Must pass pre-employment background and drug screening.

CES Consulting, LLC offers excellent career opportunities for continued professional, educational, and personal growth. We strive to allow our employees to work on diverse and exciting projects in a team spirit environment. All positions include a competitive benefits package and a positive outlook for a stable and rewarding career.

AAP/EEO Statement:

CES Consulting is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. CES supports affirmative action and equal employment opportunities with regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), color, national origin, protected veteran status, age (40 or older), disability status, or genetic information in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws. CES Consulting ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.