Laborer Apprentice

Mortenson; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental Healthcare

Craft Dependent Scholarship

Service Awards

Union Benefits

Job summary

Mortenson is seeking a Laborer Apprentice to learn the trade while assisting with preparation, handling, and supplying of materials for other crafts. The role involves loading/unloading, erecting/dismantling scaffolding, leveling ground, and concrete work on active projects.

You will gain hands-on experience with tools and equipment, work closely with diverse teams, and contribute to safety and efficiency on site.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in Apprentice Aptitude Program.
• Construction experience is preferred.
• Ability to use common hand and power tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload equipment.
• Erect and dismantle scaffolding and staging.
• Level ground for scaffolding.
• Tend motor and grout.
• Lift, move, and place mortar and grout.
• General cleanup and debris removal.
• Place and vibrate concrete.
• Build relationships across diverse teams.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Active listening

Physical stamina

Education

Apprentice Aptitude Program

Tools

Power tools

Vibrators

Pumps

Drills

Jackhammers

Forklifts

Skid loaders

Power buggies

Job description

SUMMARY

Mortenson is currently seeking a Laborer Apprentice that will be responsible for learning the trade while assisting with preparation, handling, and supplying of materials to be used by other crafts.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Load and unload equipment
• Erect and dismantle scaffolding (5X7X16) and staging
• Level ground for scaffolding
• Tend motor and grout
• Lift, unload, move, set, and shovel mortar and grout between wheelbarrows and buckets
• General cleanup and clearing of debris, including sweeping, cleaning, washing, and loading or burning of debris
• Place, push, pull, and shovel concrete
• Vibrate concrete
• Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
• All other duties as assigned

*Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling: up to 50 lbs.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Enrolled in Apprentice Aptitude Program
• Experience in construction preferred
• Ability to work with tools and equipment, such as power and non-powered hand tools, vibrators, pumps, drills and jackhammers, forklifts, skid loaders, and power buggies
• Strong teamwork orientation; positive attitude and professional customer service skills; detail oriented; active listening skills and effective communication, including an openness to diverse input and feedback
• Repetitive hand, arm, leg movements
• *Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling: up to 50 lbs.
• Please note: this position description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position. The duties and responsibilities of this position may change without notice.

*Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling over 50 lbs will be done with assistance of another team member or equipment.

A few benefits offered include:

• Mental Healthcare
• Craft Dependent Scholarship
• Service Awards
• The Union provides additional benefits to team members in this position through a collective bargaining agreement, including vacation, health, insurance, pension, and job training.

Please make note:

• Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.
• Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.

ABOUT MORTENSON

As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. We are builders at heart, working to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact.

Let’s Redefine Possible®

Equal Employment Opportunity

Your uniqueness brings new and creative perspectives to the team. Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of your race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category.

Other Items to Note

• Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations. No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement.
• Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.