Journeyman Laborer: Concrete & Scaffolding Lead

M. A. Mortenson Company; Wellsburg (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation

Health insurance

Pension

Job training

Union benefits

Job summary

The M. A. Mortenson Company in Wellsburg, IA is seeking a Laborer Journeyman to support material prep, handling, and delivery for other trades on construction projects.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading, erecting scaffolding, grading ground, tending mortar and grout, moving materials between wheelbarrows and buckets, and ensuring clean work sites. Strong teamwork and safety awareness are essential.

Qualifications

• Two-year apprenticeship completed.
• Construction experience preferred.
• Ability to operate power and non-powered tools such as vibrators, pumps, drills, and jackhammers.
• Teamwork, communication, and customer service skills with openness to feedback.
• Lift/carry/push/pull up to 50 lbs; safety around heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload equipment
• Erect and dismantle scaffolding and staging
• Level ground for scaffolding
• Tend mortar and grout
• Move mortar and grout between wheelbarrows and buckets
• Clean up debris and disposal
• Place, push, pull, and shovel concrete
• Vibrate concrete
• Provide work direction to Laborer I, II, Helpers, and Apprentice
• Build relationships across diverse backgrounds
• All other duties as assigned

Skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Attention to detail

Active listening

Communication skills

Diversity awareness

Education

Two-year apprenticeship

Tools

Power tools

Jackhammers

Forklifts

Skid loaders

Power buggies

Vibrators

Pumps

Drills

Job description

The M. A. Mortenson Company in Wellsburg, IA is seeking a Laborer Journeyman to support material prep, handling, and delivery for other trades on construction projects.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading, erecting scaffolding, grading ground, tending mortar and grout, moving materials between wheelbarrows and buckets, and ensuring clean work sites. Strong teamwork and safety awareness are essential.