Construction Safety Spotter & Laborer – Cedar Rapids

Skillforce; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Job summary

Skillforce in Cedar Rapids, IA is hiring Construction Laborers for a long-term project starting 10/13. We are seeking 20-30 laborers to work 40 hours per week with weekly pay. Pay is $21-23/hr based on experience. OSHA 10 is preferred for spotters.

Responsibilities include acting as a spotter, monitoring hazards, guiding equipment movement, and enforcing safety protocols on site. The role requires adherence to PPE, safety plans, and site rules.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Prior construction, industrial, warehouse, logistics, or jobsite support experience preferred.
• OSHA 10 required for spotters or ability to obtain as a condition of employment
• Ability to understand and follow safety procedures, hand signals, verbal directions, barricade requirements, and work-zone controls
• Site-specific spotter, flagger, MEWP, or client-mandated safety training may be required depending on project scope
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus

Responsibilities

• Serve as a dedicated spotter for work activities requiring continuous visual monitoring and clear communication
• Monitor active work areas for hazards, unauthorized access, and unsafe conditions
• Help guide the safe movement and positioning of equipment, materials, and personnel in active work zones
• Maintain visual contact with operators and nearby personnel during controlled work activities
• Assist with barricades, warning zones, restricted-access areas, and traffic-control measures
• Support ladder safety and work involving MEWPs by helping identify hazards and maintain clearances
• Communicate immediately when work must pause, stop, or be adjusted for safety reasons
• Follow project safety plans, job hazard analyses, site-specific requirements, and required trainings
• Wear required PPE at all times and promote safe work practices on site
• Perform other work as assigned

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Skillforce in Cedar Rapids, IA is hiring Construction Laborers for a long-term project starting 10/13. We are seeking 20-30 laborers to work 40 hours per week with weekly pay. Pay is $21-23/hr based on experience. OSHA 10 is preferred for spotters.

Responsibilities include acting as a spotter, monitoring hazards, guiding equipment movement, and enforcing safety protocols on site. The role requires adherence to PPE, safety plans, and site rules.