Laborer Apprentice

Mortenson • Kenosha, WI

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About The Position

Mortenson is seeking a Laborer Apprentice who will learn the trade while assisting with the preparation, handling, and supply of materials used by other crafts. The position includes construction-site labor such as handling equipment and materials, assembling scaffolding, supporting concrete and grout work, and maintaining a clean work area. The duties may change without notice and this description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of responsibilities.

The role requires repetitive hand, arm, and leg movements and lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds. Loads over 50 pounds are handled with assistance from another team member or equipment. Applicants must be enrolled in an Apprentice Aptitude Program. Construction experience is preferred. The employer does not offer visa sponsorship, and applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employment visa sponsorship.

Requirements

• Be enrolled in an Apprentice Aptitude Program.
• Ability to work with tools and equipment, including powered and non-powered hand tools, vibrators, pumps, drills, jackhammers, forklifts, skid loaders, and power buggies.
• Strong teamwork orientation, positive attitude, professional customer service skills, attention to detail, active listening skills, and effective communication, including openness to diverse input and feedback.
• Ability to perform repetitive hand, arm, and leg movements.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds; loads over 50 pounds are handled with assistance from another team member or equipment.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employment visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Construction experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload equipment.
• Erect and dismantle scaffolding (5X7X16) and staging.
• Level ground for scaffolding.
• Tend motor and grout.
• Lift, unload, move, set, and shovel mortar and grout between wheelbarrows and buckets.
• Perform general cleanup and clear debris, including sweeping, cleaning, washing, and loading or burning debris.
• Place, push, pull, and shovel concrete.
• Vibrate concrete.
• Work effectively and build relationships with people from diverse backgrounds and organizational levels.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Mental healthcare.
• Craft Dependent Scholarship.
• Service Awards.
• Union-provided benefits through a collective bargaining agreement, including vacation, health insurance, pension, and job training.

What This Job Offers

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