Laborer
Job Location:
Fredericksburg, VA - USA
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Job Summary
Location: Fredericksburg VA
Employment Type: Seasonal On-Call 1099
Responsibilities:
- Prepare maintenance trucks by installing and removing plows spreaders mounting frames and related equipment.
- Load salt sand and other deicing materials into maintenance vehicles.
- Assist with preparing equipment before winter weather events.
- Remove and install plow blades tailgates and related equipment.
- Clean and service plows spreaders and other winter maintenance equipment after operations.
- Assist with end-of-season equipment cleaning and maintenance.
- Clear sidewalks walkways entrances loading areas and operational facilities as assigned.
- Operate hand tools and power tools safely and effectively.
- Perform physically demanding manual labor including lifting carrying loading and unloading materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Follow all OSHA company and industry safety policies and procedures.
- Wear and properly utilize all required personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Maintain a clean organized and safe work environment.
- Assist equipment operators and maintenance personnel with assigned duties.
- Respond to emergency call-outs including nights weekends holidays and severe weather conditions.
- Communicate effectively with supervisors and crew members regarding work assignments.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Experience performing construction maintenance landscaping warehouse or other physically demanding labor preferred.
- Ability to safely operate hand and power tools.
- Ability to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions.
- Ability to lift carry push and pull materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a maintenance team.
- Strong commitment to workplace safety.
- Ability to respond to emergency situations outside normal working hours.
- High School Diploma or GED preferred.
- Equivalent experience or training may be considered.
- Valid drivers license preferred.
- Commercial Drivers License (CDL) preferred but not required.
- Completion of all required safety and job-specific training.
Required Skills:
Required Skills & Qualifications Ability to meet the physical demands of the position in all weather conditions. Strong situational awareness and ability to multitask in a fast-paced noisy environment. Scheduling flexibility including weekends holidays and varying shifts. Field operations experience preferred. Strong customer service skills and professional demeanor. Education & Experience Requirements High School Diploma or GED required. Knowledge of traffic control operations rules and procedures. Familiarity with Hampton Roads interstates and local roadways. Strong command of the English language (verbal and written); Spanish bilingual skills are a plus. General working knowledge of vehicle maintenance. Experience with radio telephone and dispatch communications. Computer proficiency including Windows-based applications and Apple devices. Work Authorization Must be a U.S. Citizen Work Environment & Conditions 90-day probationary period. Required VDOT and industry-specific training. Hazardous work environment involving on-foot roadway operations. All-season all-hour interstate driving and facility coverage. Extended periods of standing or sitting may be required. Subject to short or no-notice work assignments. Safety apparel organizational uniforms and required equipment provided. Performance monitored through routine evaluations. Frequent interaction with the public and media.
