Journeyman Laborer: Scaffold, Concrete & Crew Lead

Mortenson; DeKalb (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Mortenson is seeking a Laborer Journeyman to support construction operations by preparing, handling, and supplying materials for other trades. Responsibilities include scaffolding, concrete placement, and site cleanup, with guidance to less experienced crew members.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and effective communication in a fast-paced job site environment. Visa sponsorship is not offered, and the posting notes typical project timelines and requirements.

Qualifications

• Completion of two-year apprenticeship program.
• Experience in construction preferred.
• Ability to work with tools and equipment including power and non-powered hand tools, vibrators, pumps, drills, and jackhammers; forklifts, skid loaders, and power buggies.
• Strong teamwork orientation with positive attitude and professional customer service skills; detail orientation; active listening and effective communication.

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.
• General cleanup and debris removal.
• Place, push, pull, and shovel concrete.
• Vibrate concrete.
• Provide work direction to Laborer I, II, Helpers, and Apprentice.
• Work with diverse backgrounds and organizational levels.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Safety awareness

Active listening

Education

Two-year apprenticeship program

Tools

Power tools

Non-powered hand tools

Vibrators

Pumps

Drills

Jackhammers

Forklifts

Skid loaders

Power buggies

Job description

Mortenson is seeking a Laborer Journeyman to support construction operations by preparing, handling, and supplying materials for other trades. Responsibilities include scaffolding, concrete placement, and site cleanup, with guidance to less experienced crew members.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and effective communication in a fast-paced job site environment. Visa sponsorship is not offered, and the posting notes typical project timelines and requirements.