General Laborer (Residential Concrete)

Absolute Group; Slater (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a General Laborer for its Residential Concrete division. This full-time role involves a variety of labor duties, including site preparation, operating machinery, and assisting skilled tradesmen. The ideal candidate will possess physical strength and a willingness to learn, thriving in a dynamic work environment. With a commitment to core values that prioritize respect and dependability, this company offers competitive benefits and a supportive team atmosphere. If you're ready to work hard and grow with a forward-thinking organization, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance coverage

Accident, Cancer, and Critical Illness insurance

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401k enrollment options

Company-sponsored outings and events

Qualifications

• Ability to show up to work on time and adapt to various tasks.
• Willingness to learn and work in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning and preparing construction sites and loading/unloading materials.
• Assisting skilled tradesmen and ensuring a safe work environment.

Skills

Physical strength and stamina

Ability to use a tape measure

Problem solving

Adaptability to different labor assignments

Tools

Basic hand tools

Saws

Vibrators

Job description

We’re looking to hire a General Laborer for our Residential Concrete division.

These positions are Full-time.

The ideal candidate will have a basic understanding of the following:

Basic Function and Scope of Responsibilities:

A General Laborer for Absolute Group (AG) is responsible for a variety of labor duties within our divisions. Basic functions include: cleaning and preparing construction sites; loading and unloading materials and equipment; digging trenches, compacting, and backfilling trenches/holes; operating and tending machinery and equipment; erecting and dismantling scaffolding and temporary structures; assemble/disassemble concrete forms, footings, and wall forms; pour concrete at job sites; jobsite preparation for soil erosion control and prevention; general landscaping; following instructions from supervisors and implementing construction plans; assisting skilled tradesmen in their duties; daily jobsite clean-up; ensure safe work environment; interact professionally with customers, trade partners, and suppliers/vendors; perform other duties as assigned.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Assemble wire and rebar reinforcements for concrete
• Construct and assemble footing forms
• Assemble wall forms for commercial and residential applications
• Spread, smooth and finish concrete
• Operate basic hand tools, saws, and vibrators, install silt fence, hydro-seeding, apply mats for soil erosion, tree planting, Sodding, and grading

Requirements:

• Ability to show up to work on time
• Ability to adapt to a variety of different labor assignments
• Willingness to learn new skills and have a positive attitude
• Willingness to work in all weather conditions
• Physical strength and stamina to perform tasks with hands and lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly throughout the day
• Adhere to all safety policies and precautions; wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Take guidance and direction from supervisor

Performance Requirements:

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to use a tape measure accurately
• Understanding of job tasks and timing
• Problem solving
• Commitment and adhere to the AG Core Values (Dependable, Driven, Fearless, Respectful, Family) Ability to always remain alert

Working Conditions:Field environment

Physical surroundings:Municipal, commercial, and residential construction sites

Adverse working environmentWork may be stressful due to continual interaction with others, long hours required and nature of the construction environment.

Physical Effort:Must possess the physical and mental abilities to perform the tasks normally associated with this role including prolonged walking, bending, standing, stooping, and reaching. Lifting up to 75 pounds at times.

Local Travel:Occasional, mostly within the central Iowa region only

Overtime Hours:Varies due to workload and bidding schedule

The Absolute Group Difference

The Absolute Group prides itself in its company core values, and we like to think it’s one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest of the field. Our team isDriven,taking on each task with a “can-do” attitude and always putting ourPeople First, whether that’s who we’re working with day-to-day or the employees that keep our company up and running. We’re nothing without our customers, our team, our families, even our competitors, and remembering this is key to keeping usRespectful and Humblein all that we do. We’reDetermined to be Dependable, to be relied on, and we don’t stop until the job is done. And, of course, we’re thinkers. It’s ourFearless Forward-Thinkingthat saves us time and money and keeps us up with the times.

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, Visionand Lifeinsurance coverage
• Accident, Cancer, and Critical Illness insurance coverage
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401k enrollment options
• Family-focused environment
• Company-sponsored outings and events

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

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all associated responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions. Absolute Group reserves the right to change, amend, add, delete, and otherwise assign any and all duties, responsibilities, and position titles as it deems necessary to meet the needs of the business.

All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.