Construction Laborer

Sargent Corporation; Godfrey (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer match

Employee stock ownership plan

Paid time off

Travel expenses covered

Wellness program with incentives

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

A well-respected construction contractor is seeking Laborers to join their team in the Godfrey area. No experience is required, making this a perfect opportunity for those looking to enter the construction trade. Responsibilities include performing manual labor for infrastructure projects, with travel covered by the company. The contractor offers excellent benefits, including health insurance, a wellness program, and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan. Join a stable and growing company with a strong reputation in the industry.

Qualifications

• No experience required, but experience in landscaping or on a farm is a plus.
• Construction experience of 1 year preferred.
• Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Travel throughout the region for infrastructure projects.
• Perform manual labor using rakes, shovels, compactors and other tools.
• Work involves landfill, highway, site prep, and public works projects.

Skills

Manual labor

Physical stamina

Travel readiness

Education

High school or equivalent

Job description

Overview

If you’re not afraid to get dirty and want to learn the construction trade from the ground up, check out this opportunity to work with a well-respected, award-winning contractor that puts their employees first with safety initiatives, great benefits and perks, a wellness program, and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan where you become part-owner in the company.

Come see why employees spend their entire careers with Sargent! Sargent is searching for Laborers in the New England area. No experience is required. If you enjoy working outside performing manual labor using rakes, shovels, compactors and brute strength, we want to hear from you. Experience in landscaping or on a farm is a plus.

Responsibilities

In these roles, you will be travelling throughout the region to work on jobs related to infrastructure including landfill, highway, site prep, and public works projects. Although these positions may require travel, Sargent pays for travel expenses including lodging, mileage, and per diem for meals – plus you will be home every weekend!

Benefits & Compensation

• Great benefits – Including health insurance and HSA with employer match, dental insurance, disability, life, AD&D insurance, 401k with employer match, employee stock ownership plan, profit sharing, wellness program with incentives, paid time off, holiday pay, travel expenses covered and per diem.
• Competitive pay – Based on your experience level.
• Great reputation – Sargent has won numerous awards for safety, excellence in construction, community involvement, and excellence as an employer.
• Stable and growing company – We can trace our history back to 1926 and have continued to grow and expand our business over the years. This stability is why so many employees are able to spend their careers here and retire comfortably.

Company & Employment Details

About the Company: Sargent is an employee owned earthwork construction company that traces our beginning to 1926 in Alton, Maine. Today, our nearly 400 employees work in seven states, specializing in commercial, industrial and institutional site preparation, landfill construction, utility projects, airports, athletic facilities and wind power access.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability or status as a protected veteran.

Job Type: Full-time

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule

• 10 hour shift

Education

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience

• Construction Experience: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification

• Driver's License (Required)

Willingness to travel

• 75% (Preferred)

Accessibility & Legal

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Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

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