Laborer II - Northwood, IA

Mortenson; Northwood (IA); On-site; USD 23,419 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription drug plans

401k retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Mortenson is seeking a Laborer II in Northwood, Iowa, responsible for material preparation and handling for other crafts. Duties include loading/unloading equipment, erecting scaffolding, and tending to mortar and concrete.

Qualifying candidates need to have completed a two-year apprenticeship and possess experience in construction, with requirements for teamwork and effective communication skills. Benefits include health plans, a 401k with matching, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Must have completed a two-year apprenticeship.
• Experience in construction preferred.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload equipment.
• Erect and dismantle scaffolding.
• Level ground for scaffolding.
• Tend mortar and grout.

Skills

Ability to work with tools and equipment

Strong teamwork orientation

Detail orientation

Effective communication

Education

Two-year apprenticeship completion

Tools

Power tools

Forklifts

Skid loaders

Job description

Summary

Mortenson is currently seeking a Laborer II that will be responsible for the 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 mortar 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 unloading or burning 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

Qualifications

• Must have completed a two-year apprenticeship
• 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 orientation; 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.

Benefits

• Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage
• Dental plan
• 401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match
• Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves
• Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• No-Cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work-life resources
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance
• Gym Membership Discount Program

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.

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.