Construction Laborer (Local)

Fort Dodge Asphalt Company; Fort Dodge (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays

401(k) with profit sharing

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

FSA

HSA

Life/AD&D

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Job summary

Fort Dodge Asphalt Company is seeking a Construction Laborer (Local) in Fort Dodge, IA. The role involves road crew work, site maintenance, and equipment operation with on-the-job training and potential advancement to equipment operator.

This full-time seasonal position requires overtime and some Saturdays. Benefits include a competitive wage and a comprehensive package: health, dental, vision, 401(k) with profit sharing, FSA/HSA, Life/AD&D, short/long-term disability, paid sick leave, and paid

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Reliable transportation.
• Valid driver's license preferred.
• Physically fit to perform the job functions including standing, squatting, bending, lifting and walking for long durations.
• Previous construction or physical job experience preferred.
• Able to communicate effectively and work in stressful situations.
• Ability to listen and take direction from others.
• Willingness to be a team player and help train less experienced employees.

Responsibilities

• Work on a road crew, or at an asphalt plant or maintenance shop.
• Perform job layout, shoveling, raking, sweeping.
• Operate small equipment such as blowers, saws, compactors, and jack hammers.
• On-the-job training to become a productive crew member with advancement opportunities.

Skills

Physical stamina

Team player

Communication

Listening

Tools

Blowers

Saws

Compactors

Jack hammers

Job description

Fort Dodge Asphalt Company

Position Title: Construction Laborer (Local)

Location: Fort Dodge, IA

Position Description

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Fort Dodge Asphalt is a privately-owned asphalt paving, paving maintenance, and aggregate supplier. Our projects are diverse, ranging from state and local roadways, business parking lots, and residential driveways. We are a forward-thinking company that values integrity, our diverse team, sustainability, and innovation. Headquartered in Fort Dodge, Iowa, our organization is a leader in our field with resources and additional opportunities in transportation logistics, fuel commodities, renewable energy and emerging technology throughout the Midwest. To learn about our team, visit us at: www.fortdodgeasphalt.com.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under direction of the supervisor, 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, 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 full-time seasonal, requiring overtime and working Saturdays as needed.

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

Competitive wage and benefit package includes paid sick, and paid holidays, 401(k) retirement plan including profit sharing, as well as year-round medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), Life/AD&D, short term disability, long term disability, and voluntary coverages.

Position Requirements

1. Must be at least 18 years old
2. Reliable transportation
3. Valid driver's license preferred
4. Physically fit to perform the job functions including the ability to stand, squat, bend, lift, and walk for long durations
5. Previous construction or physical job experience preferred
6. Able to communicate effectively and work in stressful situations
7. Ability to listen and take direction from others
8. Willingness to be a team player and help train less experienced employees

Equal Opportunity Employer

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EOE, including disability/vets

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