Skilled Laborer
Job in
Virginia Beach, Virginia, 23450, USA
Listed on 2026-01-12
Listing for:
Dragados
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Construction Labor / Trades, Heavy Equipment Operator
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Required Qualifications
- Lifting: Frequently lift and carry materials, tools, and equipment, sometimes weighing up to 50lbs or more. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50lbs, multiple time an hour throughout a shift.
- Standing: They often stand for long periods of time, sometimes all day, while working on projects. Must be able to stand for 90% of an 8-12hr shift.
- Climbing: Work often involves climbing ladders, scaffolding, or stairs to reach different levels of a structure. Must be able to climb 30’ ladders. Must be able to climb 60’ stairs. Must be able to wear a 30lb harness and tool bags and climb concrete form work and rebar
- Bending and Kneeling: Frequently bend, stoop, kneel, or crouch to perform tasks, such as installing flooring or working in tight spaces. Must be able to bend, stoop, kneel and crawl for up to 30mins at a time, multiple times a day
- Manual Dexterity: The position requires good hand-eye coordination and dexterity to operate tools and equipment, and to work with precision. Must be able to use small hand tools while standing, bending at the waist, and kneeling throughout an 8-12hr shift.
- Vision: You need good vision to see clearly at varying distances, and to work plans and other documents. Must be able to see while using required safety glasses.
- Hearing: They need good hearing to be aware of their surroundings and to follow instructions. Must be able to wear hearing protection as needed
- Working Conditions: You may work in a variety of weather conditions, both indoors and outdoors. Must be able to work an entire shift (8-12hrs) in any of the aforementioned environments
- Tools and Equipment: You must be able to operate a variety of tools and equipment, including power saws, drills, and other machinery. Must be able to use/operate small hand and power tools at to below shoulder height while standing, bending at the waist, and kneeling. Tools will range from a few oz to 35lbs, and must be used throughout an 8-12hr shift
- Safety: You must be able to follow safety procedures and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
Must be able to perform the aforementioned tasks while wearing a harness and or tool bags weighing up to 30lbs for 90% of an 8-12hr shift.
Essential Duties- Clean and prepare sites, dig trenches, set braces to support the sides of excavations, erect scaffolding, clean up rubble and debris, and remove asbestos, lead, and other hazardous waste materials.
- Signals equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, or adjustment of machinery, equipment, or materials.
- Load, unload, or identify building materials, machinery, or tools, distributing them to the appropriate locations, according to project plans or specifications.
- Assist other craft workers as needed
- Performs other related duties as required and assigned.
- Must be able to communicate with others to convey information effectively.
- Must demonstrate attention to details
- Must be knowledgeable of safety procedures and practices
- Candidates with High School Diploma are strongly preferred
- Experienced construction employees are strongly preferred
- Able to frequently do the following: lifting, bending, climbing, standing, walking, and kneeling
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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