Salary Unstated
16d ago
Laborer
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GovFirst
VA
Summary
The laborer is responsible for preparing and maintaining snow removal equipment and performing manual labor tasks such as clearing walkways and loading deicing materials. They must also assist maintenance crews during winter weather events while adhering to strict safety standards.
Job Description
Job Title: Laborer
Location: Fredericksburg, VA
Employment Type: Seasonal | On-Call | 1099
GovFirst is seeking dependable and hardworking Winter Maintenance Laborers to support winter maintenance operations in Fredericksburg, VA.
The successful candidate is responsible for:
- Prepare maintenance trucks by installing and removing plows, spreaders, mounting frames, and related equipment.
- Load salt, sand, and other deicing materials into maintenance vehicles.
- Assist with preparing equipment before winter weather events.
- Remove and install plow blades, tailgates, and related equipment.
- Clean and service plows, spreaders, and other winter maintenance equipment after operations.
- Assist with end-of-season equipment cleaning and maintenance.
- Clear sidewalks, walkways, entrances, loading areas, and operational facilities as assigned.
- Operate hand tools and power tools safely and effectively.
- Perform physically demanding manual labor, including lifting, carrying, loading, and unloading materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Follow all OSHA, company, and industry safety policies and procedures.
- Wear and properly utilize all required personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
- Assist equipment operators and maintenance personnel with assigned duties.
- Respond to emergency call-outs, including nights, weekends, holidays, and severe weather conditions.
- Communicate effectively with supervisors and crew members regarding work assignments.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Required Qualifications:
- Experience performing construction, maintenance, landscaping, warehouse, or other physically demanding labor preferred.
- Ability to safely operate hand and power tools.
- Ability to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions.
- Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a maintenance team.
- Strong commitment to workplace safety.
- Ability to respond to emergency situations outside normal working hours.
Required Education:
- High School Diploma or GED preferred.
- Equivalent experience or training may be considered.
Licenses, Certifications & Screening:
- Valid driver's license preferred.
- Commercial Driver's License (CDL) preferred but not required.
- Completion of all required safety and job-specific training.
