Laborer

MBG; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

MBG is seeking a Laborer to support our projects across the Midwest. Laborers perform a variety of tasks outdoors in all weather, assist with site cleanup, material handling, and equipment setup while prioritizing safety.

The role requires physical strength, good hand-eye coordination, and the ability to follow directions from supervision. A valid driver's license and auto insurance are required, and relocation may be needed for project duration.

Qualifications

• General construction laborers must have physical strength, hand-eye coordination, endurance and flexibility.
• Must be able to concentrate and communicate information.
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance required.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment.
• Clean and prepare jobsite and warehouse.
• Load and deliver materials to jobsite and warehouse.
• Set up and take down ladders, scaffolding, and temporary structures.
• Maintain a clean, organized job site and manage waste daily.
• Represent the company to owners, architects, subcontractors, vendors and government authorities.
• Follow direction of onsite Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent and Labor Foreman.

Skills

Physical strength

Hand-eye coordination

Endurance

Flexibility

Understanding and communicating info

Valid driver’s license

Auto insurance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

OSHA 10/OSHA 30

Job description

Build Your Future with MBG

MBG is more than a place to work. It’s a place to build a career you’re proud of. We focus on long‑term growth, not quick wins, and we invest in people who want to take ownership and make an impact. Here, your voice is heard, your contributions matter, and your work helps shape meaningful projects and lasting relationships. If you’re looking for a career built on trust, opportunity, and purpose, you’ll find it at MBG.

Laborer is responsible for a variety of tasks at the jobsites. Laborers are required to work outside in all kinds of weather or in buildings without heating or air conditioning. Comprehensive understanding of the importance of jobsite safety is a must. Relocation for duration of project may be required.

• Operate heavy equipment.
• Cleaning and preparing the jobsite and warehouse.
• Loading and delivering materials to jobsite and warehouse.
• Use of a variety of tools and equipment.
• Set up and take down ladders, scaffolding, and other temporary structures.
• Traffic control, if necessary. Set up of markers, cones, barricades, and flag vehicles to control traffic.
• Maintain a clean and organized job site. Job site should be cleaned of waste debris on a daily basis.
• Represent the company to the owner, architect, subcontractors, vendors and government authorities.
• Follow direction of onsite Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent and Labor Foreman.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. General construction laborers must have physical strength, hand-eye coordination, endurance and flexibility to interact with diverse craft workers. Laborers must also be able to concentrate on their tasks. The ability to understand and communicate information is also essential. Valid driver’s license and auto insurance is required.

Education and/or Experience

There are no minimum educational requirements. Must at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or its equivalent. Two to Five plus years experience; no related degree preferred; equivalent combination of education or experience will be considered; OSHA 10/ OSHA 30 a plus. Knowledgeable in construction means and methods.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret all construction related documents. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Requirements

• Sitting for extended periods - Rarely
• Standing and/or Walking - Regularly
• Bending, Stooping, Reaching and Stretching - Regularly
• Lifting and/or Pushing minimum 40 lbs. - Regularly
• Loud noise for extended periods - Regularly
• Driving - Frequently
• Seeing: depth perception & color vision - Regularly

Working Conditions

The associate occasionally works in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, extreme heat, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

This is a safety-sensitive position.

Why MBG?

We know great Team Members have options. Here’s why ours choose MBG — and why they stay:

• An Intentional Way of Working: We’re deliberate about how work gets done, balancing field time, office support, and collaboration to build strong teams and deliver quality outcomes.
• Built on Collaboration, Not Silos: We work best when we work together. Open communication, shared problem‑solving, and mutual accountability are part of our day‑to‑day culture.
• Ownership Comes With Trust: We trust our people to lead, make decisions, and own results, with experienced leaders who provide support, mentorship, and clarity.
• Growth Without Burnout: We set high standards while respecting the people doing the work, creating space for sustainable growth over the long term.
• Compensation Reflects Responsibility: Pay and incentives align with the responsibility you carry and the impact you make, with rewards tied to performance and results.

MBG is a people‑first general contractor headquartered in St. Louis and serving the greater Midwest. With more than $350 million in active construction, we focus on delivering environments shaped by care, expertise, and a commitment to doing the right thing. What truly defines MBG is our Team Members—the people who show up every day to support one another, raise the bar, and make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.

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