Construction laborer

We are helping a local leading Fabric-Covered Buildings construction company in Northeast Iowa, add committed and reliable laborers.

Our client has been in business for over 10 years and engage in dozens of projects across the Midwest. The majority of the projects are in Iowa, but they also venture into Minnesota, Nebraska, Illinois, Missouri, and Wisconsin.

You will travel during the week and be home for your weekends. Work includes minor concrete work, wood post and I-beam foundations, steel frame erection, and other associated construction type tasks.

Job General Details :

Typical work days are from 6 am to 4 : 30 pm although there may be changes based upon project requirements.

The typical work week consists of 40 hours but will flex to 60 hours during busy periods or as project schedules dictate.

Typical work schedules are Monday-Friday.

Crews meet at the shop near Clermont, IA daily or weekly as required and travel to and from the job-site via company truck.

One way drive time is paid for travel from the shop to the job-site for non-prevailing wage projects.

Travel Requirements : 40 to 50 weeks per year; Most construction crews will be on the job site up to a week at a time, but home most weekends.

Benefits : Up to 4 weeks of Paid Time Off, Up to 2 weeks of Bad Weather Pay, Paid Holidays, Referral Bonuses, Group Health & Life Insurance, Short-term Disability, Dental & Vision Insurance and a 401(k) Retirement Savings are available.

Pay rate will be up to $20 - $23 per hour based upon proven experience and knowledge.

Travel lodging is paid for with per diem by the Foreman or Lead man, upfront and meals are paid for by payroll per diem.

Work begins as soon as you are available.

Requirements :

A valid Driver’s license or the ability to obtain one is required

Prior to employment, obtain a DOT Medical Examiner's Certificate and successfully pass a drug test, both provided by Greenfield, in Clermont, IA

Basic math, writing, and communication skills

Ability to work at heights throughout a 10-hour work day

Ability to stand, stoop, crawl, and climb constantly throughout a 10-hour work day

Ability to lift, carry, push, and / or pull 15 pounds constantly throughout a 10-hour work day

Ability to lift, carry, push, and / or pull 50 pounds often throughout a 10-hour work day

Ability to lift, carry, push, and / or pull 100 pounds rarely throughout a 10-hour work day

Employee provided tools & equipment include steel-toe boots, tape measure, speed square, hammer, pliers, tool belt and pouches

Ability to operate or learn to operate equipment such as a skid steer, scissor lift, boom lift, forklifts, and various other equipment as projects dictate

Upon employment, successfully pass the OSHA 10-Hr. safety training course prior to 1st day of work, provided by Greenfield

Preferred Requirements : (but will train the right candidates)

High School Diploma

Twelve months or more of general construction experience (carpentry, concrete, ironwork, etc.)

Previous experience operating equipment such as a scissor lift, forklift, skid steer, backhoe, etc.

EEO and veteran Employer

Last updated : 2024-06-01