Employment

    Applications Always Accepted

    Qualified females, minorities, veterans and those with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

    Come to work for one of the top site/utility contractors in the area. We offer competitive pay and benefits. Our jobsites are located throughout Hampton Roads and on all of the area’s military installations. We have a low turnover rate and are proud to say we have many employees who have been part of the Hudgins team for over 20 years!

    Hudgins Contracting Corp. is a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment drug testing is required and background screening is required for access to some jobsites. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applications will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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    Equipment Operators

    • Must pass pre-employment drug screen
    • Must pass background investigation to obtain contractor badges for military bases
      • No felony convictions
      • No repeat misdemeanors / habitual offender in the past 10 years
      • No Drug Offenses, Sexual Offenses, Violent Offenses in the past 10 years
      • No unresolved cases / pending court actions
    • Must have transportation throughout Tidewater
    • Jobsites range from Gloucester to Virginia Beach
    • Must have a valid Virginia driver’s license or Virginia state-issued ID
    • Must be able to lift 50 lbs
    • Working conditions include heat, cold, rain, snow, mud, confined spaces
    • Work includes bending, stooping, squatting, shoveling, raking, digging, climbing, pulling string line, operating hand and power tools, taking grade shots from a level
    • Must be able to take direction and work independently as needed
    • Basic skills and understanding of the setup and use of a laser are required
    • Must have demonstrated experience in operating a dozer, motor grader, excavator, backhoe, loader and bobcat / mini excavator. (testing will be required)
    • For Pipe Crew Operators Only: 1-2 years’ experience in installation of storm, sanitary, water line and force main pipe is required
    • NOTE: Ground work is required for all equipment operators as needed to maintain productivity on the project.

    Pipe Layers

    • Must pass pre-employment drug screen
    • No felony convictions
    • No repeat misdemeanors / habitual offender in the past 10 years
    • No Drug Offenses, Sexual Offenses, Violent Offenses in the past 10 years
    • No unresolved cases / pending court actions
    • Must have transportation throughout Tidewater
    • Jobsites range from Gloucester to Virginia Beach
    • Must have a valid Virginia driver’s license or Virginia state-issued ID
    • Must be able to lift 50 lbs
    • Working conditions include heat, cold, rain, snow, mud, confined spaces and trench boxes
    • Work includes bending, stooping, squatting, shoveling, raking, digging, climbing, pulling string line, operating hand and power tools, taking grade shots from a level
    • May be requested to operate equipment on occasion
    • Must be able to take direction and work independently as needed
    • 1-2 years’ experience in installation of storm, sanitary, water line and force main pipe and testing is required
    • Basic skills and understanding of the setup and use of a pipe laser are required
    • Basic skills in brick-building storm structures are preferred
    • Basic skills in operating a loader / backhoe are preferred

    Laborers

    • Must pass pre-employment drug screen
    • Must pass background investigation to obtain contractor badges for military bases
    • No felony convictions
    • No repeat misdemeanors / habitual offender in the past 10 years
    • No Drug Offenses, Sexual Offenses, Violent Offenses in the past 10 years
    • No unresolved cases / pending court actions
    • Must have transportation throughout Tidewater
    • Jobsites range from Gloucester to Virginia Beach
    • Must have a valid Virginia driver’s license or Virginia state-issued ID
    • Must be able to lift 50 lbs
    • Working conditions include heat, cold, rain, snow, mud
    • Work includes bending, stooping, squatting, shoveling, raking, digging, climbing, pulling string line, operating hand and power tools
    • May be requested to operate equipment on occasion
    • Must be able to take direction and work independently as needed

    Truck Drivers

    • Must pass pre-employment drug screen
    • Must pass background investigation to obtain contractor badges for military bases
      • No felony convictions
      • No repeat misdemeanors / habitual offender in the past 10 years
      • No Drug Offenses, Sexual Offenses, Violent Offenses in the past 10 years
      • No unresolved cases / pending court actions
    • Must have transportation throughout Tidewater
    • Jobsites range from Gloucester to Virginia Beach
    • Must have a valid Virginia driver’s license or Virginia state-issued ID
    • Must be able to lift 50 lbs
    • Current Virginia CDL w/ the following endorsements are required:
    • Class A or Class B
    • Hazmat
    • Escort Driver Certification
    • Positive point balance on MVR
    • Working conditions include heat, cold, rain, snow, mud
    • Work includes primarily driving, cleaning truck bed of debris, operating equipment as requested or needed, assisting with production work as needed (which can include ground work that includes bending, stooping, squatting, shoveling, raking, digging, climbing, pulling string line, operating hand and power tools, etc)
    • Must be able to take direction and work independently as needed
    • NOTE: Ground work and equipment operation is required for all truck drivers as needed to maintain productivity on the project.

    General Foreman

    • Must pass pre-employment drug screen
    • Must pass background investigation to obtain contractor badges for military bases
      • No felony convictions
      • No repeat misdemeanors / habitual offender in the past 10 years
      • No Drug Offenses, Sexual Offenses, Violent Offenses in the past 10 years
      • No unresolved cases / pending court actions
    • Must have transportation throughout Tidewater
    • Jobsites range from Gloucester to Virginia Beach
    • Must have a valid Virginia driver’s license or Virginia state-issued ID
    • Must be able to lift 50 lbs
    • Working conditions include heat, cold, rain, snow, mud, confined spaces
    • Work includes bending, stooping, squatting, shoveling, raking, digging, climbing, pulling string line, operating hand and power tools, taking grade shots from a level
    • Advanced skills and understanding of the setup and use of a laser is required
    • Must have demonstrated experience in operating a dozer, motor grader, excavator, backhoe, loader and bobcat / mini excavator. (testing will be required)
    • Must be able to read blueprints and specifications
    • Must be able to communicate effectively with Owners, Developers, Customers, Subcontractors, and Suppliers. Must be able to effectively represent Hudgins Contracting in a professional manner at all times.
    • Must be able to plan productivity goals with Superintendent and manage a crew to achieve goals
    • Must be able to order materials, schedule deliveries, schedule haulers as needed to maintain productivity.
    • Must have 1-2 years’ experience in installation of storm, including roof drains, is required
    • Foremen may be required to operate equipment or perform ground work as required to meet productivity goals

    Pipe Foreman

    • Must pass pre-employment drug screen
    • Must pass background investigation to obtain contractor badges for military bases
      • No felony convictions
      • No repeat misdemeanors / habitual offender in the past 10 years
      • No Drug Offenses, Sexual Offenses, Violent Offenses in the past 10 years
      • No unresolved cases / pending court actions
    • Must have transportation throughout Tidewater
    • Jobsites range from Gloucester to Virginia Beach
    • Must have a valid Virginia driver’s license or Virginia state-issued ID
    • Must be able to lift 50 lbs
    • Working conditions include heat, cold, rain, snow, mud, confined spaces
    • Work includes bending, stooping, squatting, shoveling, raking, digging, climbing, pulling string line, operating hand and power tools, taking grade shots from a level
    • Advanced skills and understanding of the setup and use of a pipe laser is required
    • Must have demonstrated experience in operating a dozer, motor grader, excavator, backhoe, loader and bobcat / mini excavator. (testing will be required)
    • Must be able to read blueprints and specifications
    • Must be able to communicate effectively with Owners, Developers, Customers, Subcontractors, and Suppliers. Must be able to effectively represent Hudgins Contracting in a professional manner at all times.
    • Must be able to plan productivity goals with Superintendent and manage a crew to achieve goals
    • Must be able to order materials, schedule deliveries, schedule haulers as needed to maintain productivity.
    • Must have 3-5 years’ experience in installation of storm (including roof drains), sanitary sewer, force main, and water line installation and testing is required
    • Foremen may be required to operate equipment or perform ground work as required to meet productivity goals
    105 E Street, Ste 400 • Hampton, VA 23661
    757-873-0199 | 757-873-3019
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