18.50-21.00 per hour Prevailing Wage | Norfolk, VA, USA | Hourly | Full Time

Since 1996, RQC, LLC. has been a leading player in Southern California's robust commercial and governmental Design-Build economy. We now have a national presence spanning coast to coast, including internationally at U.S. Naval Base Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. We offer management of projects throughout the United States, with our field operations' team members who work on location for each of our projects. We specialize in fast-track projects in new commercial construction, with a primary focus in the Department of Defense market.

We are seeking Concrete General Laborer candidates to join our Self-Perform team for construction projects located in Norfolk, Virginia. We're looking for individuals who are excited and driven toward success, while also growing one's own skills and abilities within the realm of construction.

Working within a crew of team members, t his position is responsible for performing tasks that involve physical labor at construction sites using hand and power tools of all types. This position may also assist other craft workers in their duties, while also cleaning and preparing sites, digging trenches, setting braces for support, erecting scaffolding, cleaning up rubble and debris, and removing other non-hazardous waste materials. In addition, this position may operate one or several types of power construction equipment, as well as repairing and maintaining all equipment as appropriate. This is to do be done while implementing the required safety practices in support of RQ's Mission, Vision, and Values. This position offers a full benefit package, 401K, and an hourly pay rate of $18-22 per hour.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• A high school diploma or GED is the preferred minimum formal education for this position.

• Two or more years' (or equivalent) field or trade work experience in a commercial, or facilities operations setting is desired, but not required; p rior government, military, or large commercial construction experience desired. Concrete/ICF experience preferred.

• Candidates must clear company standard background check, drug screen, and be eligible to work on a military base for this position.

• CPR and First Aid Certifications required; specific training or certificates in the following preferred:

• Trenching and shoring training

• Fall protection training

• Confined space training

• Forklift/Manlift training and certificate

• Lockout/Tagout training

• Scissor lift/boom lift certificate

• EM-385

• OSHA 10-hour

• OSHA 30-hour

  We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion (all aspects of religious beliefs, observance or practice, including religious dress or grooming practices) marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer or a record or history of cancer, and genetic characteristics), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other basis or status protected by federal, state, or local law or ordinance or regulation.

All candidates considered for hire must provide evidence of identity and U.S. work authorization at the time of hire. Additionally, all candidates must successfully pass a drug screening and commercial criminal background check, including a stricter Department of Defense background check, for access to job site at military base (if applicable for position being hired for).