Flatwork Laborer

D. R. Horton

Des Moines (IA)

On-site

USD 30,000 - 40,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Flex Spending Accounts

Life & Disability Insurance

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Job summary

D. R. Horton, the largest homebuilder in the U.S., is seeking a Flatwork Laborer in Des Moines, Iowa. This role involves supporting the installation of residential concrete flatwork, including driveways and sidewalks. Responsibilities include site preparation, concrete finishing, and maintaining cleanliness. Candidates should have a high school diploma and some labor experience, with physical demands to lift up to 50 pounds. The position offers benefits such as medical, dental, and vision insurance, vacation, and employee stock purchase options.

Qualifications

0–2 years of construction or general labor experience.
Ability to work in loud environments and extreme weather conditions.
Ability to stand and walk for up to 8 hours a day.

Responsibilities

Assist with site preparation including grading and clearing debris.
Support concrete finishing tasks under supervision.
Maintain job-site cleanliness and organization.

Skills

Ability to perform physically demanding work outdoors

Ability to follow safety procedures

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Tools

Hand tools

Construction equipment

Job description

Job Description

Flatwork Laborer - 2602183

Description

D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S. was founded in 1978 and is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. It is engaged in the construction and sale of high-quality homes designed principally for the entry-level and first time move-up markets. The Company also provides mortgage financing and title services for homebuyers through its mortgage and title subsidiaries. Please visit our website at www.drhorton.com for more information.

D.R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for a Flatwork Laborer. The right candidate will support the installation of residential concrete flatwork including driveways, sidewalks, patios, and related exterior surfaces within active homebuilding communities. This role performs manual labor tasks associated with site preparation, forming, pouring, finishing support, and cleanup while working under the direction of a Foreman or Crew Lead.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Assist with site preparation including grading, clearing debris, and preparing subgrade for concrete flatwork installation
Support form setting and layout activities by placing, aligning, and securing forms according to job specifications
Perform concrete placement support including spreading, leveling, and assisting finishers during pouring operations
Handle materials and tools such as rebar, mesh, forms, and finishing equipment required for flatwork installation
Assist with concrete finishing tasks including edging, jointing, and surface preparation under supervision
Maintain job‑site cleanliness and organization by removing debris, cleaning tools, and ensuring safe working conditions
Follow safety protocols and proper equipment usage, including use of personal protective equipment and adherence to company safety standards
Support crew productivity by completing assigned tasks efficiently to meet daily production goals and construction schedules
Load, unload, and transport materials and equipment between job sites as needed
Assist with basic maintenance and care of tools and equipment used in concrete operations
Conduct all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company
Ability to work overtime
The noise level is generally loud

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or equivalent preferred
0–2 years of construction or general labor experience
Ability to perform physically demanding work in outdoor conditions
Ability to follow established safety procedures and contribute to maintaining a safe and organized jobsite
Ability to stand and walk for 4 hours straight or up to a full 8‑hour day; sit for extended periods; kneel and bend at the waist; climb, balance and stoop, crouch or crawl; walk up and down stairs; walk on unlevel terrain; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and peripheral vision.
Regular exposure to extreme weather conditions, moving mechanical parts, high precarious places and risk of electrical shock.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written and oral form or via DRH applications.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in concrete or construction labor
Familiarity with residential construction job sites
Basic understanding of hand tools and construction equipment

Come join a winning team with a Fortune 500 company! We are growing fast and are looking for enthusiastic attitudes and team players to join our success.

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