Laborer - Northwood, IA

Mortenson; Northwood (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription drug plans

Dental plan

401k retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Gym Membership Discount Program

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking a Laborer to handle materials and assist in various tasks on site. The ideal candidate will have some construction experience and a positive attitude towards teamwork. Responsibilities include loading and unloading equipment, tending to mortar and grout, and performing general cleanup duties. This full-time position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical plans and a 401k retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 lbs.
• Detail oriented with active listening skills.
• Open to diverse input and feedback.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload equipment.
• Tend to mortar and grout.
• General cleanup and clearing of debris.
• Work collaboratively with diverse teams.

Skills

Experience in construction

Ability to work with tools and equipment

Strong teamwork orientation and positive attitude

Effective communication

Detail orientation

Tools

Power tools

Forklifts

Skid loaders

Jackhammers

Job description

SUMMARY

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

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Load and unload equipment
• 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

• 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

A few benefits offered include: (for Non-Craft & Non-Union Craft working 25+ hours / week)

• 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

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.

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

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

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Construction

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