Laborer - Concrete

Absolute Group IA; Granger (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance

401(k) enrollment options

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Family-focused environment

Company-sponsored outings

Job summary

Absolute Group IA is seeking a dedicated General Laborer to join our team in Granger, Iowa. As a full-time member, you will perform various labor duties including site cleanup, loading materials, and assisting skilled tradesmen. Candidates should have the ability to lift heavy objects and maintain a positive attitude in all weather conditions.

This is a physically engaging role that contributes to diverse construction projects. Competitive pay and benefits such as medical insurance and a 401(k) plan are offered.

Qualifications

• Ability to show up to work on time.
• Adaptability to a variety of labor assignments.
• Willingness to learn new skills.
• Physical strength to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Clean and prepare construction sites.
• Load and unload materials.
• Operate machinery and equipment.
• Follow instructions from supervisors.

Skills

Tape measure accuracy

Understanding job tasks and timing

Problem-solving

Job description

We’re looking to hire a General Laborer to join our team. These positions are Full-time.

Basic Function and Scope of Responsibilities

A General Laborer for Absolute Group (AG) is responsible for a variety of labor duties within our divisions. Basic functions include: cleaning and preparing construction sites; loading and unloading materials and equipment; digging trenches, compacting, and backfilling trenches or holes; operating and tending machinery and equipment; erecting and dismantling scaffolding and temporary structures; assembling and disassembling concrete forms, footings, and wall forms; pouring concrete at job sites; preparing job sites for soil erosion control and prevention; general landscaping; following instructions from supervisors; assisting skilled tradesmen; daily jobsite clean‑up; ensuring a safe work environment; interacting professionally with customers, trade partners, and suppliers/vendors; and performing other duties as assigned.

Principal Responsibilities

• Assemble wire and rebar reinforcements for concrete.
• Construct and assemble footing forms.
• Assemble wall forms for commercial and residential applications.
• Spread, smooth, and finish concrete.
• Operate basic hand tools, saws, vibrators, install silt fence, hydro‑seeding, apply mats for soil erosion, tree planting, sodding, and grading.

Requirements

• Ability to show up to work on time.
• Adaptability to a variety of labor assignments.
• Willingness to learn new skills and maintain a positive attitude.
• Willingness to work in all weather conditions.
• Physical strength and stamina to perform tasks with hands and lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly throughout the day.
• Adherence to all safety policies and precautions; wearing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and following guidance from supervisors.

Skills and Abilities

• Use a tape measure accurately.
• Understanding of job tasks and timing.
• Problem‑solving.
• Commitment to and adherence of AG Core Values (Dependable, Driven, Fearless, Respectful, Family); ability to remain alert at all times.

Working Conditions

• Field environment.
• Municipal, commercial, and residential construction sites.
• Adverse working environment: may be stressful due to continual interaction with others, long hours, and nature of construction.
• Physical Effort: prolonged walking, bending, standing, stooping, reaching; lifting up to 75 pounds at times.
• Local Travel: occasional, mostly within central Iowa region.
• Overtime Hours: varies due to workload and bidding schedule.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance coverage.
• Accident, Cancer, and Critical Illness insurance coverage.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• 401(k) enrollment options.
• Family‑focused environment.
• Company‑sponsored outings and events.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Absolute Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all associated responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions. Absolute Group reserves the right to change, amend, add, delete, and otherwise assign any and all duties, responsibilities, and position titles as it deems necessary to meet the needs of the business.

All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.