Flatwork Laborer

D.R. Horton; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

ESPP

FSA

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Company holidays

Job summary

D.R. Horton is seeking a Flatwork Laborer to support concrete flatwork installation in residential construction sites in Des Moines, IA. The role involves manual tasks such as site preparation, form setting, and concrete finishing under a foreman or crew lead.

You should be able to work outdoors, lift up to 50 pounds, and follow safety procedures. Prior construction or general labor experience is preferred, with a high school diploma or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform physically demanding work outdoors.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and use PPE.
• Experience in concrete or general labor is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with site preparation and grading.
• Support form setting and layout per specifications.
• Assist with concrete placement, finishing, and cleanup.
• Handle materials and tools for flatwork installation.
• Maintain cleanliness and safe working conditions on site.
• Adhere to safety protocols and company standards.
• Support crew to meet daily production goals.

Skills

Hardworking

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job 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. The company constructs and sells high-quality homes for entry‑level and first‑time move‑up markets and also provides mortgage financing and title services. For more information, visit www.drhorton.com.

D.R. Horton is currently looking for a Flatwork Laborer. The role involves supporting the installation of residential concrete flatwork—including driveways, sidewalks, patios, and related exterior surfaces—within active homebuilding communities. The worker performs manual tasks associated with site preparation, form setting, pouring, finishing support, and cleanup 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.
• Provide 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, use personal protective equipment, and adhere 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.

Education and 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 uneven 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.
• The noise level is generally loud.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision.
• 401(K).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Flex Spending Accounts.
• Life & Disability Insurance.
• Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays.
• Multiple voluntary and company‑provided benefits.