Laborer Journeyman

Mortenson • Belvidere, IL

3h

About The Position

Mortenson is seeking a Laborer Journeyman responsible for preparing, handling, and supplying materials used by other crafts. The role includes construction-site material handling, scaffolding and staging work, mortar, grout, and concrete tasks, cleanup, and providing work direction to less experienced laborers and apprentices. The position requires physical activity, including repetitive 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. Duties may change without notice and may include other assigned tasks.

Requirements

• Completion of a two-year apprenticeship program.
• Ability to work with power 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 require assistance from another team member or equipment.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employment visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in construction.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload equipment.
• Erect and dismantle scaffolding (5X7X16) and staging.
• Level ground for scaffolding.
• Tend mortar and grout.
• Lift, unload, move, set, and shovel mortar and grout between wheelbarrows and buckets.
• Clean up and clear debris, including sweeping, cleaning, washing, and unloading or burning debris.
• Place, push, pull, and shovel concrete.
• Vibrate concrete.
• Provide work direction and guidance to Laborer I, Laborer II, Helpers, and Apprentices.
• Work effectively and build relationships with people of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Mental healthcare.
• Craft-dependent scholarship.
• Service awards.
• Union-provided benefits under a collective bargaining agreement, including vacation, health insurance, pension, and job training.

What This Job Offers

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