Laborer

Company: Garney Construction
Location: Newport News
Posted on: June 1, 2025

Job Description:

GARNEY CONSTRUCTION
A Laborer position is available in Newport News VA. This is an entry-level position for a dependable person who wants to assist in daily tasks and learn the essential skills to start a career in the construction industry. This is an excellent opportunity to start your career while earning highly competitive weekly pay starting at $20 per hour, industry-leading benefits, and an opportunity for overtime work.WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
This position is focused on assisting the crew with the completion of daily tasks with the use of a variety of techniques and equipment.

Examples of daily tasks:

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• Maintaining and operating pneumatic and electrical tools, such as concrete vibrators, compactors, concrete saws, cut-off saws, jackhammers, and hand-operated trenchers.
  
• Lifting, carrying, and holding building materials, tools, and supplies.
  
• Joining, wrapping, sealing, and bedding sections of underground pipe and pipe penetrations.
  
  WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
  We are looking for hard-working individuals who enjoy being active and working on their feet throughout the day. The ideal candidate must also be able to use essential tools such as tape measurers, hammers, tool belts, and lineman pliers to perform their assigned tasks accurately.
  
  Requirements:
  
  
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  • Must be able to work on their feet for an entire day.
    
  • Must be willing to complete OSHA 10 (provided by Garney).
    
  • Must be willing to complete "Fall Protection Certification" (provided by Garney).
    
  • Must be willing to work overtime.
    
  • Must have access to reliable transportation.
    
  • Must be willing to travel for work.
    
    LET'S TALK THE PERKS!
    
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    • Starting pay of $20 per hour.
      
    • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) & 401K Retirement Plan.
      
    • Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
      
    • Health Savings Account (HSA) / Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
      
    • Long-term Disability, Wellness Program & Employee Assistance Plans.
      
    • Paid Holidays & PTO.
      
      CONTACT US
      If you are interested in this Laborer position in Newport News VA, then please APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Garney Construction go to careers.garney.com.If you have questions about the position or would like more information, please contactAnthony Martinez - at407-395-7674 or by anthony.martinez@garney.com.
      
      Garney Construction and its subsidiaries are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. Garney Construction is a background screening, drug-free workplace.
      
      
      
      Agency Disclaimer:All vendors must have a signed Garney Construction Agreement, authorized by the Executive Team, to receive payment for any placement. Verbal or written commitments made by anyone other than a member of the Executive Team will not be considered binding. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Garney Construction or submitted to employees outside of the Recruiting Team will be deemed the property of Garney Construction. In such cases, Garney Construction will not be obligated to pay any placement fees.
      

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