General Laborer — $17.31 to $21.51/hour in 90 days

Thompson Pipe Group • South Beloit, IL

17d • $0 - $17 • Onsite

About The Position

Thompson Pipe Group – Pressure is hiring a General Laborer in South Beloit, Illinois. The role involves making and finishing concrete pipe, tying rebar, patching, grinding and finishing concrete, and moving materials using hand and power tools. No prior experience is needed; training is provided.

Starting pay is $17.31 per hour, increasing to $18.71 after 30 days, $20.11 after 60 days, and the full contract-set Laborer rate of $21.51 after 90 days. After 30 working days, the employer contributes $2.16 for each hour worked to the employee’s retirement account. Overtime is paid at time and a half after eight hours in a day, with double time on Sundays and holidays. Overtime depends on production and is not guaranteed. The posting says most laborers work 15 to 17 overtime hours per week and estimates annualized earnings based on those hours and the retirement contribution.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 5:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with some Saturdays and approximately 50 hours per week when overtime is included. Work takes place in conditions that can be hot in summer and cold in winter; the work area is not air conditioned. The position requires lifting 35 pounds and up. A hard hat, ear protection, and steel-toe boots are required. The company pays half the cost of up to two pairs of boots per year and supplies rain and winter gear.

This is a union position. Full premiums are paid to the Union Health & Welfare Fund for eligible employees; available benefits may include medical, dental, vision, prescription, and disability coverage, subject to fund eligibility and coverage rules. Employees may also elect voluntary company supplemental coverage, such as accident and critical illness insurance, beginning on the first of the month after 30 days of employment. The offer is contingent on passing a physical and drug and alcohol test. Accommodations are available on request. The posting mentions a sign-on bonus but says its availability and eligibility may change and should be confirmed during an interview.

Requirements

• No experience is needed; training is provided.
• Be willing to perform physical work.
• Show up on time every day.
• Work safely.
• Lift 35 pounds and up.
• Wear a hard hat, ear protection, and steel-toe boots.
• Pass a physical and a drug and alcohol test.

Responsibilities

• Make and finish concrete pipe.
• Tie rebar.
• Patch, grind, and finish concrete.
• Move materials.
• Use hand tools and power tools.
• Show up on time and work safely.

Benefits

• Employer contribution of $2.16 per hour worked to a retirement account after 30 working days.
• Eligible employees receive full premiums paid to the Union Health & Welfare Fund, which may provide access to medical, dental, vision, prescription, and disability coverage.
• Employees may elect voluntary supplemental benefits, such as accident and critical illness insurance.
• The company pays half the cost of up to two pairs of boots per year.
• The company supplies rain and winter gear.
• Overtime pay is time and a half after eight hours in a day; Sundays and holidays are paid at double time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed