Construction Laborer

Milestone Materials; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Milestone Materials is seeking an entry-level Construction Worker for a full-time seasonal position in Dubuque, Iowa. The role involves performing various tasks on a road crew, maintaining safety standards, and operating light equipment, with opportunities for advancement to equipment operator. Candidates must be physically fit and able to work in varying environmental conditions.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Pension plan

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.
• Previous construction or physical job experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Job layout, shoveling, raking, sweeping, and traffic control.
• Operating small equipment such as blowers, saws, compactors, and jack hammers.
• Participating in training to advance to equipment operator.

Skills

Physical fitness

Team player

Ability to take direction

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Company Overview

River City Paving, founded in 1992, is a privately-owned hot-mix asphalt production, paving and aggregate company. We are a forward-thinking company that values integrity, our diverse team, sustainability, and innovation. Headquartered in Kieler, Wisconsin, our organization is a leader in our fields with resources and additional opportunities in transportation logistics, fuel commodities, renewable energy and emerging technology throughout the Midwest. To learn more about us, visit: www.rivercity-paving.com.

Company Overview

River City Paving, founded in 1992, is a privately-owned hot-mix asphalt production, paving and aggregate company. We are a forward-thinking company that values integrity, our diverse team, sustainability, and innovation. Headquartered in Kieler, Wisconsin, our organization is a leader in our fields with resources and additional opportunities in transportation logistics, fuel commodities, renewable energy and emerging technology throughout the Midwest. To learn more about us, visit: www.rivercity-paving.com.

Position Summary

Under direction of the foreperson, laborers will typically work on a road crew but may work at an asphalt plant or maintenance shop. A laborer’s job function will include, but not be limited to: job layout, shoveling, raking, sweeping, and traffic control along with operating small equipment such as blowers, saws, compactors, and jack hammers.

On the job training will provide the knowledge and skills to become a productive member of one of our crews, with the potential for advancement opportunities to become an equipment operator.

This position is a full-time seasonal, working May through November (weather permitting). This position requires working overtime and some Saturdays. Local and regional travel opportunities are available.

SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE

We prioritize the safety and wellness of our road construction processes by following the Company’s safety programs and policies, thus mitigating risk and improving overall productivity of the projects with safety at the forefront.

Benefits

Benefit package is offered through the Union. Benefits include medical, dental and a pension plan.

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Previous construction or physical job experience preferred
• Ability to obtain Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), if required
• Physically fit to stand, squat, bend, lift, and walk for long durations in all seasonal weather and environmental conditions in a moving highway work zone
• Ability to listen and take direction from others while being a team player and helping to train less experienced employees

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Building Materials

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