Laborers for Concrete Construction - Iowa City, IA

Construction Solutions Group; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, VIs

AD&D and Life insurance

HSA contribution

401(k) with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness programs

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Construction Solutions Group is accepting applications for an entry-level Laborer I to support concrete construction operations. You will assist skilled tradespeople, prepare and clean job sites, handle materials, and operate basic tools and equipment on projects such as foundations, slabs, walls, and curbs.

The role emphasizes physical stamina, safety, and reliability, with opportunities to grow within a long-standing construction team. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

Qualifications

• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lb, and up to 90 lb with assistance.
• Willingness to perform strenuous outdoor labor in all weather.
• Experience or exposure to formwork/concrete labor preferred.
• OSHA 30 card desired.

Responsibilities

• Perform general construction labor including jobsite clean-up and material handling.
• Operate motorized equipment and power tools.
• Maintain safety and awareness on a busy construction site.
• Assist in pouring vertical concrete structures.
• Install shoring per instructions.
• Work in varying weather conditions with exposure to noise and dust.

Skills

Physical strength

Hand tools

Formwork experience

OSHA 30

Tools

Power tools

Circular saws

Hammers

Nails and bolts

Job description

Culture

We are a team of engineers, managers, and builders who are down to earth and stand behind our word. We value respect and honesty, finding a better way, dirty boots, and a job well done. We trust our people to persevere and do their best for one another and for our clients. In return, we will make their time with us worthwhile. Most importantly, our people count on and believe in one another and know our success depends on our frontline workers building great projects that reflect our values and vision.

Role Overview

The Laborer I is an entry-level position responsible for performing a variety of physical tasks to support concrete construction operations. This role involves assisting skilled tradespeople, preparing and cleaning job sites, handling materials, and operating basic tools and equipment. The Laborer I is a key part of the construction crew, contributing to the efficient and safe completion of concrete structures such as foundations, slabs, walls, and curbs.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform general construction labor to include jobsite clean-up and moving of materials by hand.
• Operating motorized equipment including power tools, saws, hammers, nails, and bolts.
• Work requires alert individuals with good balance and physical strength.
• Assist in pouring of vertical concrete.
• Install re‑shores per instructions.
• Working during inclement weather, could be exposed to extreme cold and heat, noise and dust from construction operations depending upon project site.

Minimum Qualifications

• Frequently lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling up to 50 pounds of material and up to 90 pounds of material with assistance, if requested.
• Frequently walking, stooping, kneeling, reaching and climbing.
• Frequent use of hand tools such as power tools, circular saws, hammers, nails, and bolts.
• Preference given to candidates with a minimum of 12 months of formwork / concrete construction labor work experience at meets or exceeds performance expectations.
• 30 Hour OSHA Card desired.

What We Can Offer You

• Inclusive Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, and Illness insurance
• Company paid AD&D and Life insurance
• Health Savings Account contribution of up to $1,000 per year
• 401(k) retirement savings program with a company match
• Employee Assistance Program including discounts with major vendors & products
• Mental and physical wellness programs
• Career advancement opportunities with a stable well-established organization
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship.
• CSG/Ceco Concrete Construction does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of CSG/Ceco Concrete Construction without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of CSG/Ceco Concrete Construction.

Ceco Concrete Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, religion, sex, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity.