Laborer Journeyman

Mortenson; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental Healthcare

Craft Dependent Scholarship

Service Awards

Union benefits including vacation and health insurance

Job summary

A leading construction company in Milwaukee is seeking a Laborer Journeyman responsible for preparing, handling, and supplying materials used by other crafts. Candidates should have completed a two-year apprenticeship program and possess experience in construction. This role includes loading/unloading equipment and guiding junior laborers. Benefits include mental healthcare, scholarships, and union-provided benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction preferred.
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling up to 50 lbs.
• Repetitive hand, arm, leg movements.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload equipment.
• Erect and dismantle scaffolding.
• Tend mortar and grout.
• Clean up and clear debris.
• Provide guidance to junior laborers.

Skills

Ability to work with tools and equipment

Strong teamwork orientation

Detail orientation

Professional customer service skills

Effective communication skills

Education

Completion of two-year apprenticeship program

Tools

Power tools

Non-powered hand tools

Forklifts

Skid loaders

Jackhammers

Job description

Overview

Mortenson is currently seeking a Laborer Journeyman 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
• Provide work direction and guidance to Laborer I, II, Helpers, and Apprentice
• Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Completion of two-year apprenticeship 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 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

Benefits

• 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

Important Notes

• Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position
• Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days
• Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, O-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time

Key Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industry: Construction

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