General Laborer Trainee

3 weeks ago


Washington, United States Fort Myer Construction Full time

**General Laborer Trainee**

**JOB DESCRIPTION**

Fort Myer Construction Corporation (FMCC) is a premier contractor in the DMV that is currently experiencing tremendous growth. If you desire to be part of a company with an opportunity to grow in your career and be rewarded for your contributions - then FMCC is the place for you. We are a union base. At the end of the day, we strive to make a difference in people’s lives by helping build “the American Dream “in the DMV. We are a multi-million-dollar company with over 700 employees and are one of the most “called by name” Heavy Highway Construction companies in the region. If you do not mind hard work and want to make a difference in your community then please consider joining the FMCC family.

**Summary**:
The General Laborer Trainee will work alongside their assigned construction crew for their on the training program to gain a better understanding of the trade.

**Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Unload tools, prepare building site materials, stack building materials, and set up equipment,
- Assists in mixing, pouring, and leveling concrete,
- Positions and secures steel and re-bars in concrete forms to reinforce concrete,
- Removes forms after concrete has hardened,
- Use construction, maintenance tools and equipment to complete daily tasks,
- Assists in job site traffic control setup and take down in accordance with specifications to ensure a safe work zone,
- Assist with the setup, operation and maintenance of message/arrow boards,
- Assists in building scaffolding and/or other temporary structures,
- Lift, carry and hold materials, tools and supplies,
- Clean and clear debris and hazardous materials at the job site,
- Must wear proper attire at all times including: safety vests, safety glasses when appropriate, long pants, hard sole/close-toed shoes, and reflect a clean and presentable image,
- May be required to work extended hours including evenings, nights, and weekends,
- Additional duties as assigned.

**Job Requirements**:

- Must be a DC resident,
- Must possess less than one (1) year of construction experience,
- Must be able to work independently and as a part of a team,
- Must be dependable and reliable,
- Must possess a positive attitude and work ethic,
- Must be comfortable climbing up ladders and working at elevated and/or subterranean elevations,
- Must have strong verbal communication skills,
- Ability to focus on safety of self and co-workers at all times,
- High school diploma or equivalency is desired,
- COVID-19 vaccination is highly recommended,
- Must be able to successfully pass a background and drug screening.

**Working Conditions**:

- This job may require you to work extended hours including evenings, nights, and weekends.
- This job requires the ability to lift, pull, and push a minimum of 50 lbs., bend, stoop, kneel, reach, squat, and twist. In addition, you must have the ability to be on your feet regularly and use hands, arms, and legs repeatedly on the job. This includes frequently walking on sloped ground and slippery and uneven surfaces.
- This job requires the ability to stand for extended periods of time.
- This job requires the ability to see, whether naturally or with vision correction tools (glasses, contacts).
- This job requires the ability to perform essential job tasks in less than favorable job conditions. These may include, but are not limited to: Performing strenuous work in varying temperatures, humidity, wind, or other extreme inclement weather conditions for extended periods of time.
- Work may be performed in an environment with exposure to extremely hot materials, fuel, fumes, vapors, dust, grease and oils, as well as loud and/or constant noise and exposure to moving equipment.

**Disclaimer**:
The information provided in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by incumbents within this job. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and working conditions required of employees assigned to this job. Management has discretion to add or modify job duties of the job and to designate other functions as essential at any time.

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