Laborer ILaborer I Laborer I

M. A. Mortenson Company

Phoenix (AZ)

On-site

USD 34,000 - 52,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan
Dental plan
401k retirement plan
Paid time off
Life/AD&D/Disability insurance
Mental health resources
Tuition reimbursement
Adoption Assistance
Gym membership discount

Job summary

Mortenson is seeking a Laborer I responsible for preparation, handling, and supplying materials on construction sites. The role involves loading/unloading, erecting scaffolding, leveling ground, tending mortar, and moving concrete and debris.

You will work with a diverse team to support skilled trades and ensure on-site efficiency. The position requires a two-year apprenticeship and comfort with power and non-powered tools, plus physical work (lifting up to 50 lbs).

Qualifications

  • Two-year apprenticeship completed.
  • 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.

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 debris removal.
  • Place, push, pull, and shovel concrete.
  • Vibrate concrete.
  • Build relationships across diverse backgrounds and levels of the organization.
  • All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork
Communication
Attention to detail
Physical stamina

Education

Two-year apprenticeship

Tools

Power tools
Vibrators
Pumps
Drills
Jackhammers
Forklifts
Skid loaders
Power buggies

Job description

SUMMARY

Mortenson is currently seeking a Laborer I 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 (2) 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.

A few benefits offered include:
  • 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 conciergewith 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.
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.
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