What are the responsibilities and job description for the Entry-Level Materials Career 2025 (Northern Virginia) position at Allan Myers?
Responsibilities
Are you a recent high school or trade school graduate ready to dive into an exciting career in materials production? Allan Myers, the largest heavy civil construction and materials company in the Mid-Atlantic region, is looking for driven individuals to join our team and contribute to projects that shape communities.
What You'll Gain:
- Hands-On Training: Learn directly from experienced professionals in materials production, quarry maintenance, asphalt and aggregate production and QA/QC.
- Valuable Experience: Work on project(s) or plant(s) that involve the production of asphalt, concrete, and aggregate, providing you with the foundational knowledge to kickstart your career.
- Team Collaboration: Join a collaborative crew focused on safety and efficiency in a fast-paced work environment.
What You’ll Do:
As part of our materials team, you’ll assist in the production of essential construction materials and support plant and project operations. Typical responsibilities include:
- Material Handling: Assisting in mixing, transporting, and handling materials such as asphalt, concrete, and aggregate.
- Equipment Operation: Supporting plant operations by learning about machinery, including crushers, screeners, and conveyors under supervision.
- Quality Control: Ensuring materials meet industry standards by performing basic testing and monitoring.
- Site Support: Maintaining clean work areas and assisting in equipment maintenance to ensure efficiency and safety.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Qualifications
Experience & Education/Certificate:
- High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience required, trade school a plus.
- 1-2 years of experience in construction or materials production is a plus.
- Valid driver’s license required.
Required Skills & Knowledge:
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to work efficiently under deadlines.
- Willingness to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment
Overview
Our Company Does Work That Matters
Allan Myers is the largest heavy civil construction and materials production contractor in the mid-Atlantic. We build infrastructure: the highways and bridges that connect cities and towns, the public water and wastewater systems that provide clean water to your home and keep our streams clean. We take pride in meeting the highest quality standards because it ensures our work will have a long-lasting positive impact on the community. When you get home safe each night, you know that what you did that day matters.
At Allan Myers, you are part of a team dedicated to making things better, including your career. We pay well and provide generous benefits. We offer extensive training and promote from within. If you have the drive, we will help you build a career in the thriving construction industry and reach your full potential.
Allan Myers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
