Civil Craft Laborer Journeyman - Highland

Mortenson; Primghar (IA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental Healthcare

Craft Dependent Scholarship

Service Awards

Union benefits

Job summary

Mortenson is looking for a Laborer Journeyman in Primghar, Iowa. The role involves preparing, handling, and supplying materials to other crafts, including loading, unloading, and operating various tools and equipment. Ideal candidates have completed a two-year apprenticeship program and have experience in construction. Strong teamwork skills, effective communication, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs are essential. Benefits include mental healthcare and union benefits like vacation and health insurance.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction is preferred.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, pull up to 50 lbs.
• Repetitive hand, arm, and leg movements are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload equipment.
• Erect and dismantle scaffolding.
• Provide work direction and guidance to Laborer I, II, Helpers, and Apprentice.

Skills

Teamwork orientation

Communication

Detail orientation

Active listening skills

Ability to work with tools and equipment

Education

Completion of a two‑year apprenticeship program

Tools

Power and non‑powered hand tools

Vibrators

Forklifts

Jackhammers

Job description

Summary

Mortenson is currently seeking a Laborer Journeyman responsible for preparing, handling, and supplying materials to other crafts.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload equipment
• Erect and dismantle scaffolding (5X7X16) and staging
• Level ground for scaffolding
• Tend mortar and grout
• Lift, unload, move, set, and shovel mortar and grout between wheelbarrows and buckets
• General cleanup and clearing of debris, including sweeping, cleaning, washing, and unloading or burning debris
• Place, push, pull, and shovel concrete
• Vibrate concrete
• Provide work direction and guidance to Laborer I, II, Helpers, and Apprentice
• Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Completion of a two‑year apprenticeship program
• Experience in construction (preferred)
• Ability to work with tools and equipment such as power and non‑powered hand tools, vibrators, pumps, drills, jackhammers, forklifts, skid loaders, and power buggies
• Strong teamwork orientation; positive attitude; professional customer service skills; detail orientation; active listening skills; effective communication; openness to diverse input and feedback
• Repetitive hand, arm, and leg movements
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling: up to 50 lbs
• Position description may change without notice
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling over 50 lbs will be performed with assistance of another team member or equipment

Benefits

• Mental Healthcare
• Craft Dependent Scholarship
• Service Awards
• Union benefits: vacation, health, insurance, pension, and job training

Visa Sponsorship

• Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status, or any other legally protected category.

Other Items to Note

• Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). No sponsorship is available.