Laborer

About Venture General Contracting

Our relationships: At Venture General Contracting, we mark our success not in projects completed or profits made, but in the relationships we’ve forged—with each other, with our client partners, and with our subcontractor partners.

Our drive to always do better: We value new approaches and ideas, recognizing that we are stronger as a company when we listen to others and discuss potential solutions, process‑improvement suggestions, and other ideas our people bring to the table.

Our passion for the job: We believe that working hard and having fun should not be separate, and we strive to ensure our people can do both.

Position Summary

The Construction Laborer supports commercial construction operations by performing a variety of physical tasks necessary to maintain project progress, job‑site safety, cleanliness, and productivity. This position assists skilled trades, operates basic tools and equipment, and helps ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and to company quality standards.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Clean and prepare construction sites to eliminate hazards, including setting up and taking down temporary structures, barricades, and traffic control.
• Maintain a clean and organized job site.
• Understand and use various construction tools and machines.
• Follow direction from site supervisors.
• Assist equipment operators, carpenters, and other skilled labor when directed.
• Operate and care for construction equipment and machines.
• Lift and move 50 lb, maintain a standing position, fully kneel and crouch, climb and work off ladders on a consistent basis.
• Learn new skills with attention to detail.
• Work in a variety of weather conditions.
• Use small construction tools.
• Follow all OSHA safety regulations and company safety policies.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One year of experience working in the construction industry preferred.
• Thorough understanding of correct and safe operation of all related tools and equipment.
• Reliable transportation.

Compensation

This is an hourly, non‑exempt position. Compensation range is $30.00 per hour to $34.00 per hour.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Company‑paid life insurance
• Short & long‑term disability insurance
• Accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Flexible spending account & dependent care flexible spending account
• 2 weeks of paid time off
• 10 company‑paid holidays
• 401(k) with company match, fully vested after two years of employment
• Eligibility for annual bonus
• Company‑paid parking
• Commuter benefits
• Monthly cellphone stipend for work‑related communication
• Wellness program, including on‑site gym