Entry Level Position

About the role

Laurita Inc. is an established leader in excavation, underground utilities, and heavy highway construction in the DC Metro, Northern Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.

As an entry-level worker, you will be responsible for working in a safe and production manner and assisting other ground workers, operators, and supervisors as needed to support the completion of our excavation, underground utility, and heavy highway projects. The ideal candidate is dependable, trainable, someone who works well in teams, and most importantly safe.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual tasks related to construction of job sites
• Participate in training and adhere to strict PPE and safety policies
• Take direction from supervisor to complete daily tasks and meet job site goals
• Be a proactive team member to achieve a high-quality completed product for our clients
• Perform other duties as needed (pressure washing, painting, seeding & mulching, grass cutting, leaf blowing, vehicle detailing & cleaning)

Requirements

• Valid driver's license
• Clean driving record
• Familiar with the Northern VA, MD, DC Metropolitan area
• Willingness to work overtime as required
• Perform basic vehicle maintenance tasks, such as adding oil, fuel, or radiator fluid, checking tires
• Follow all policies and procedures, with strict attention to safety, per company standards
• Keep vehicles clean and organized
• Be constantly aware of driving conditions including the location and safety of the general public at all times
• Able to climb up and down ladders, steps, platforms, and decks repeatedly
• Load, unload, or stack containers, materials, or products in a safe manner
• Move or fit heavy objects, up to 50 lbs
• Bending, twisting, and turning in order to perform manual physical tasks
• Use 3 points of contact when entering and exiting the vehicle
• Secure cargo for transport using straps, blocks, chains, binders