Job Description

Elite Contracting Group is seeking Construction General Laborers to join our Central Region Office in Petersburg, Virginia.  Elite Contracting Group is one of Virginia's fastest-growing full-service security and resiliency solution integration companies.

Benefits and Perks

Elite employees receive above-average pay and access to a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance.  Employees also receive an enhanced per diem for all overnight travel.  At Elite, we pride ourselves in recognizing each employee is a vital asset to our ability to provide exceptional service to our clients.  In our 25-plus years, we have never laid-off employees. 

  Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure all work is performed according to safety standards with a focus on quality customer service
• Perform manual labor and utilize hand and power tools such as trimmers, pole saws, jackhammer, concrete saw, drills, shovels, etc.
• Perform skilled equipment operations
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment
• Operate light, medium, and heavy-duty trucks and equipment
• Perform work in various conditions and environments, including exposure to the outdoors and insects
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Experience working in civil construction
• Experience operating hand and power tools and equipment such as shovels, drills, and measuring tapes 
• Skilled in operating and maintaining light, medium, and heavy-duty trucks and equipment including excavators and skid-steers
• Basic computer skills
• Experience installing fencing is preferred
• Valid driver's license and ability to pass a motor vehicle record check; CDL license is a plus
• Must be motivated, willing to work as a team, and willing to learn
• Must be able to push and carry 50-70 pounds
• Must be able to work in all outdoor weather conditions
• Ability to pass a criminal background check

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to walk and stand for extended periods of time
• Must have physical strength, balance, hand-eye coordination, and stamina necessary to complete jobs in various areas
• Must be able to lift, push, and carry 50 – 70 pounds
• Must be able to work in various conditions, including but not limited to extreme heat and cold

Additional Requirements:

• Must be able to work Monday – Friday 7:00AM – 5:00PM; additional work, including on-call, may be required
• Must maintain a satisfactory background record

Elite Contracting Group ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. If you need more information or special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, contact Human Resources.

Elite Contracting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace by both policy and practice. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, or the presence of a non-job-related medical condition. Elite Contracting Group’s employment and personnel practices conform to all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations regarding non-discrimination. While the Company is committed to following this principle in every facet of employment, all employees share in the responsibility to promote and foster a favorable work environment.

*Elite Contracting Group does not offer relocation on any of our positions

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Local area, Relocation, Outdoor, Night shift, Monday to Friday,

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