Laborer

Pepper Construction Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A national construction firm is seeking a Laborer to handle tasks such as loading and unloading materials, driving equipment, and maintaining cleanliness at construction sites. This entry-level full-time position offers the chance to gain hands-on experience in the construction industry. Ideal candidates should be able to lift heavy items and follow safety protocols. The role provides competitive pay at union scale with union benefits, ensuring a professional and supportive working environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift heavy objects by hand or power hoist.
• Experience with moving materials using hand truck or wheelbarrow.
• Familiarity with construction tasks such as concrete placement and flagging.

Responsibilities

• Loading, unloading, and moving materials within the construction site.
• Cleaning work areas and equipment using tools like brooms or water hoses.
• Driving equipment such as bobcats and lulls when required.

Job description

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With offices in Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Ohio, Pepper Construction is a national general contracting and construction management firm that primarily serves the private sector. Pepper Construction provides clients the experience and resources of a national company, combined with the hands‑on approach of a local company.

Responsibilities

• The job tasks may include, but are not limited to loading, unloading and moving materials from within or near the construction site from pallets, skids, trucks or other locations.
• Laborers may also be asked to move materials to or from storage or work sites to designated area, using hand truck, wheelbarrow or other device.
• Additional laborer tasks could include but are not limited to driving equipment, such as bobcats and lulls, selective demolition, concrete placement or flagging. Lifting heavy objects by hand or power hoist and carrying heavy supplies to and from work area.
• Laborers are also responsible for cleaning work area, machines or other equipment using broom, water hose or blowers, and shoveling or raking loose materials such as dirt, sand and gravel.

Pepper Construction pays at union scale with union benefits.

Seniority Level

• Entry level

Employment Type

• Full-time

Job Function

• Other

Industries

• Construction, Building Construction, and Nonresidential Building Construction

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Pepper Construction is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Please note: Pepper does not sponsor work visas.