Laborer- Solar

Landwehr Construction; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 27,552 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

Landwehr Construction in Saint Cloud, MN seeks dependable Union Laborers to support pile foundation installation on utility-scale solar projects. This hands-on field role involves measuring, helping operators, and maintaining safety.

Travel and overnight stays are required; OSHA 10/30 certs preferred; valid driver's license (CDL a plus); must lift 50+ lbs and endure outdoor conditions in all seasons.

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Current OSHA 10 or 30 Certifications preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, a CDL is a plus.
• Construction or outdoor labor experience preferred (solar experience plus).
• Able to lift 50+ lbs. and work on uneven terrain. This is a physically demanding position and requires ability to work long hours in the outdoor elements. A post‑offer functional test is required.

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety procedures, attend daily toolbox talks. Maintain all required PPE and support a strong safety culture on the crew.
• Handle, stage, and prepare steel piles for installation, including rigging, sorting, and material movement.
• Remain vigilant of equipment movement, ground hazards, weather conditions, and changing site conditions.
• Load/unload materials and keep work areas organized.
• Assist in correcting or adjusting piles under supervision when deviations are found.
• Work effectively with Operators, Foremen, QA/QC teams, and fellow union laborers.
• Communicate clearly about hazards, task changes, or quality concerns.
• Will require travel to job sites and overnight.
• Travel, including overnight stays, is an essential function of this role.

Skills

Safety-conscious

Teamwork

Clear communication

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

OSHA 10/30 certification

CDL (preferred)

Driver's license

Job description

Since 1895, Landwehr Construction has built a reputation for outstanding customer service and commitment to excellence. As a turn‑key site contractor, we provide comprehensive site solutions including crane & rigging, demolition, environmental remediation, highway heavy, machinery moving, renewable energy, site work & utilities, and wetland specialty. With locations in St. Cloud, MN, and Sioux Falls, SD, our expansive fleet empowers us to tackle any project, regardless of scale or complexity.

Our commitment to innovation ensures we meet future demands while maintaining our legacy of reliability and excellence as a premier player in the construction industry.

Union Wage Info

This is a union position; pay and benefits will be based on the collective bargaining agreement.

We are seeking dependable and safety‑driven Union Laborers to support pile foundation installation and assist with field QA/QC on utility‑scale solar projects. This role involves hands‑on field work, measuring and verifying pile installation quality, and assisting equipment operators and supervisors to keep the project moving safely and efficiently.

Essential functions of the job include, but are not limited to:

• Follow all safety procedures, attend daily toolbox talks. Maintain all required PPE and support a strong safety culture on the crew.
• Handle, stage, and prepare steel piles for installation, including rigging, sorting, and material movement.
• Remain vigilant of equipment movement, ground hazards, weather conditions, and changing site conditions.
• Load/unload materials and keep work areas organized.
• Assist in correcting or adjusting piles under supervision when deviations are found.
• Work effectively with Operators, Foremen, QA/QC teams, and fellow union laborers.
• Communicate clearly about hazards, task changes, or quality concerns.
• Will require travel to job sites and overnight.
• Travel, including overnight stays, is an essential function of this role.

Qualifications:

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Current OSHA 10 or 30 Certifications preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, a CDL is a plus.
• Construction or outdoor labor experience preferred (solar experience plus).
• Able to lift 50+ lbs. and work on uneven terrain. This is a physically demanding position and requires ability to work long hours in the outdoor elements. A post‑offer functional test is required.