General Laborer

Absolute Group; Urbana (IA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

Voluntary insurance coverages

Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)

401k with company match

Family-focused environment

Company-sponsored outings and events

Job summary

Absolute Group is hiring a General Laborer for its Erosion Control division in Urbana, Iowa. The role involves various tasks such as job site preparation, loading and unloading materials, and assisting skilled workers.

Candidates should have a willingness to learn and adapt to different labor assignments, and previous experience in agriculture or landscaping is a plus. The position offers full-time hours with competitive pay and comprehensive benefits including medical insurance and a 401k plan.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and adapt to various tasks.
• Experience in farm, agriculture, and landscape is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare job sites for soil erosion control and prevention.
• Install silt fence, hydro-seed, and perform general landscaping tasks.
• Assist skilled workers and ensure a safe work environment.

Skills

Ability to adapt to different labor assignments

Valid Driver's license and clear driving record

Ability to perform manual labor and lift 50 pounds

Willingness to work in all weather conditions

Willingness to work overtime

Teamwork and punctuality

Job description

A General Laborer is responsible for a variety of labor duties within our Erosion Control division in the Cedar Rapids area. Basic functions include jobsite preparation for soil erosion control and prevention, general landscaping, loading and unloading of materials, tools and equipment, following instructions from supervisors and implementing construction plans, assisting skilled workers in their duties, daily jobsite clean-up and ensuring a safe work environment. The ideal candidate will have a basic understanding of agricultural labor, but every candidate must have a willingness to learn. Daily responsibilities for a Laborer include installing silt fence, hydro-seeding, matting, tree planting, and grading. Previous farm, agriculture, and/or landscape experience preferred but not required.

These positions are Full-time. Average work week is 40 - 50 hours per week.

Job Requirements

• Ability to adapt to a variety of different labor assignments
• Valid Driver's license and clear driving record
• Ability to perform manual labor and lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly throughout the day
• Willingness to work in all weather conditions
• Willingness to work overtime
• Ability to work well with others, be punctual, and work hard
• Other duties as assigned

About the Erosion Control Division

Erosion Control is a Division within Absolute Group that specializes in commercial and state erosion and soil control services. The Erosion Control Division offers a wide range of agricultural construction solutions, including seeding, sodding, mulching, silt fence installation and storm water pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) management.

Hard Work Pays Off

When you work hard for us, we work hard for you. And that’s exactly why we offer our crews the most competitive benefits package the construction industry has to offer. As an Absolute Group employee, you will receive:

• Competitive pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Voluntary insurance coverages - Life, Accident, Critical Illness, STD and LDT plans
• Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
• 401k with company match
• Family-focused environment
• Company-sponsored outings and events

Absolute Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply.