Mechanical General Laborer

Build Your Future with RQ Construction

Looking to break into the construction trades or grow your skills on real, high-impact projects? Join RQ Construction as a General Laborer and be part of a team that builds for the nation.

We're hiring full-time laborers for Norfolk, VA. 

What You'll Do:

• Support skilled trades on active job sites
• Use hand and power tools
• Prep and clean construction sites
• Move materials and assist with equipment operation
• Follow strict safety standards on every task

Why RQ?

• Paid training, certifications, and career growth
• Steady work on federal and commercial projects
• Team-focused culture that values hard work and development

Pay: $23.00 - $28.00/hr (prevailing wage on military bases)

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with Match, 1 week of vacation and sick time.

Qualifications are as follows:

• A high school diploma or GED is the preferred minimum formal education for this position.
• One or more years (or equivalent) field or trade work experience in commercial construction required; government, military, or large commercial construction experience is a plus.
• Forklift certification and logistics/warehouse/residential are a plus.
• CPR and First Aid Certifications preferred; Specific training or certificates in the following preferred:
  • Forklift/Manlift training and certificate
  • Trenching and shoring training
  • Fall protection training
  • Scissor lift/boom lift certificate
  • OSHA 10-hour
  • EM-385 40-hour

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 with current projects spanning coast to coast. We are a full-service Design-Build company. We specialize in fast-track projects in new commercial construction for both public and private clients, with a primary focus in the Department of Defense market.

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).