Construction Laborer (Minburn IA)

BHE • Lincoln Township, IA

2d • $25 - $31

About The Position

This position provides construction support to the special projects construction team in Northern Natural Gas’s field operations department by performing general labor at company construction sites. Duties include moving materials and equipment, assisting with construction work, operating material-handling and construction equipment, and maintaining tools and equipment. The role may involve hazardous conditions, adverse weather, cramped spaces, heavy lifting, overtime, on-call availability, and occasional extended periods working away from home.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, or equivalent education and experience.
• Zero to two years of related experience.
• Ability to obtain a valid Commercial Driver’s License.
• Mechanical background and understanding of general construction tools and tool components.
• Ability to work effectively in a directed team environment with shared responsibilities and maintain good working relationships with crew members, landowners, contractors, and customers.
• Ability to support team and company objectives and work in any area of operation as requested.
• Subject to Department of Transportation drug and alcohol regulations and testing.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.
• Available for 24-hour call-out, seven days per week, and required to carry a cell phone.
• Willingness to work overtime, including holidays, weekends, and extended days.
• Willingness to work away from home occasionally for extended periods.
• Able to work in hazardous conditions, adverse weather, and cramped conditions and perform heavy lifting.

Responsibilities

• Provide labor on construction projects, including moving materials and equipment by hand or vehicle; digging, grinding, scraping, and sandblasting; performing light carpentry such as building and removing concrete forms; painting; and cleaning construction sites.
• Operate and maintain material-handling equipment, including forklift trucks, telehandlers, overhead hoists, and pallet movers, and safely move large pipe sections and materials to and from construction sites.
• Operate and maintain hydraulic torque wrenches and impact wrenches when setting up and dismantling welded assemblies for hydrostatic testing.
• Perform general shop preventative maintenance and cleanup for tools and equipment used by the special projects construction team.
• Perform additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED