General Laborer
hace 2 días
Newport News
Job DescriptionJob Title: General Laborer – Concrete Finisher (Heavy Highway / Roadway) Job Description This role focuses on smoothing and finishing poured concrete surfaces for heavy highway and roadway projects in the Tidewater region of Virginia, including bridge decks, parapets, sidewalks, curbs, and gutters. You will work on commercial roadway and pavement projects, delivering high-quality concrete finishes to specified textures and standards while contributing to safe and efficient jobsite operations. Responsibilities • Signal concrete delivery trucks to position properly for efficient and safe concrete pouring., • Move and adjust discharge chutes to direct concrete into forms accurately and safely., • Spread concrete into hard-to-reach sections of forms using rakes or shovels., • Level concrete to specified depth and consistency using handheld screeds and floats., • Bring water to the surface and produce a soft topping by properly floating and finishing concrete., • Smooth and shape freshly poured concrete surfaces to meet specified textures and profiles., • Finish concrete surfaces or wet and rub concrete with abrasive stone to achieve the required finish., • Inspect concrete surfaces for rough or defective areas and remove or repair them as needed., • Patch holes and imperfections using fresh concrete or epoxy compounds., • Mold and form expansion joints and edges to project specifications., • Sprinkle colored stone chips, powdered steel, or coloring powder onto concrete to create prescribed finishes., • Produce rough or broomed concrete finishes as required for specific applications., • Mix cement using a hoe or concrete-mixing machine to achieve proper consistency and mix design., • Use hand tools such as hoes, trowels, tampers, and related equipment to finish and repair concrete surfaces., • Break up and repair old or damaged concrete surfaces as part of maintenance or replacement work., • Work on barrier walls, curbs, gutters, and other commercial roadway structures, including working with pavement in both wet and dry conditions., • Follow all safety procedures and contribute to maintaining a clean, organized jobsite., • Perform other related duties as assigned to support the completion of heavy highway and roadway projects.Essential Skills, • Two to four years of related experience and/or training in commercial concrete finishing., • Demonstrated experience smoothing and finishing poured concrete for bridge decks, parapets, sidewalks, curbs, and gutters., • Hands-on experience working on commercial roadway and pavement projects, including wet and dry pavement conditions., • Ability to use concrete finishing tools such as rakes, shovels, handheld screeds, floats, hoes, trowels, and tampers., • Skill in forming, shaping, and finishing barrier walls, curbs, gutters, and related structures., • Ability to mix cement using hand tools or concrete-mixing machines., • Capability to identify and repair defects in concrete surfaces using fresh concrete or epoxy compounds., • Physical ability to lift, kneel, and stand for long periods of time as required by the job., • Ability to regularly lift and move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds., • Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, balance, reach with hands and arms, and use hands to handle or feel tools and materials., • Adequate close-vision capability to inspect concrete surfaces and perform detailed finishing work., • Effective communication skills to interact with crew members and follow directions on active jobsites.Additional Skills & Qualifications, • Any operator experience with construction or concrete-related equipment is a plus., • Experience working specifically on heavy highway or roadway construction projects is highly beneficial., • Familiarity with commercial construction environments, including barrier walls, curbs, and gutters., • Ability to work safely and efficiently as part of a field crew traveling to various job locations., • Strong attention to detail to achieve specified textures and finishes on concrete surfaces.Why Work Here? Employees benefit from a comprehensive package that supports both their professional and personal well-being, including medical, life, and disability insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan. The organization offers steady commercial and roadway work, providing opportunities to develop specialized skills in heavy highway concrete finishing while working with an experienced field team. This environment supports long-term growth, financial security, and a stable career path in the construction industry. Work Environment This position is based in the Tidewater region of Virginia, with work centered around commercial and roadway construction projects such as bridge decks, parapets, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, and barrier walls. You will report to a shop in the Newport News area and travel from there to job sites in company vehicles. The role is field-based and physically demanding, requiring regular standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and reaching with hands and arms. You will frequently use your hands to handle tools and materials and will need to climb or balance as job conditions require. The position involves regularly lifting and moving up to 10 pounds, frequently lifting up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds. Close vision is necessary to inspect surfaces and perform precise finishing work. The work is performed outdoors on active commercial and roadway construction sites, where you will work with concrete, hand tools, and concrete-mixing equipment under varying weather and site conditions. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Newport News, VA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $16.00 - $22.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision, • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital, • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available, • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents), • Short and long-term disability, • Health Spending Account (HSA), • Transportation benefits, • Employee Assistance Program, • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Newport News,VA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jun 30, 2026. About Aerotek Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools. Company DescriptionWe know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.