Construction Laborer Responsibilities: • Operate and care for construction equipment and machines. • Help equipment operators, carpenters, and other skilled labor when necessary. • Prep construction sites by cleaning obstacles, hazards, and removal/demolition. • Load or unload construction materials. • Put together and take apart temporary structures, such as scaffolding. • Remove, fill, or compact earth. • Follow instructions from supervisors. • Ready to learn from on-the-job training when necessary. • Perform site clean-up. Construction Laborer Requirements: • Must have a valid driver's license. • Be at least 18 years of age. • High school diploma. • Ability to do physical labor and other strenuous physical tasks. • Ability to work in all weather. • Workers must be punctual and reliable. Job Types: Temporary, Contract Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour Expected hours: No less than 20 per week Schedule: • 4 hour shift • 8 hour shift • Day shift • Weekends as needed Experience: • Carpentry: 2 years (Preferred) • Construction: 2 years (Preferred) Ability to Commute: • Clinton, IA 52732 (Required) Willingness to travel: • 75% (Required) Work Location: In person
See More Details >>About the position Responsibilities • Repair sagging spots on the flat roof. • Clean up mortar from the brick building. • Seal the rooftop edges of the building. • Possibly spray the outside of the building with paint. • Assist with additional rehabilitation work as needed. Requirements • Experience in flat roof repair. • Knowledge of tuckpointing and mortar cleanup. • Ability to work on building exteriors. Nice-to-haves • Experience with painting building exteriors. • General construction experience. Benefits • Potential for ongoing work as the project progresses.
See More Details >>General Info Job Type: Full-Time Job Title: General Laborer Salary Range: Union scale plus health, vision, dental insurance, pension plan at NO COST TO YOU! Company Info Elder Corporation is a family-owned business and values long-term employee relationships. We specialize in massive earthmoving and complex underground utility projects to heavy duty demolition work, and are trusted by thousands of Midwest customers to be their site development partner. Although we require experienced applicants for some positions, we are always looking for employees who are willing to be flexible and learn new skills. Job Duties • Performs a variety of tasks involving strenuous manual labor in excavation construction projects • Operate numerous types of small equipment including generators, cut-saws, laser sights etc. • Shovel rock, dirt or sand • Conducts flagger and spotter operations • Checks grade • Maintains a clean and hazard free job site • Follow job site safety Required Skills • Must be dependable and willing to report to work on time • Must be able to work extended hours during the construction season • Must be willing to learn new skills, specific to the industry Preferred Skills • Experience with utility installation • Experience with concrete structures & flatwork • Experience with finish grading Training will be provided upon hire. All prospective employees will be subject to a pre-employment drug screen, physical and a background check.
See More Details >>Entering the masonry trade in Clinton, IA, typically begins with an apprenticeship, combining hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are 47,918 masonry workers nationwide, with a median annual wage of $53,010. In Clinton, IA, the employment outlook shows little or no change (0% growth) from 2023 to 2033, but approximately 21,800 openings are expected annually due to the need to replace retiring workers. Apprentices in the area can earn an average of $43,974 annually, with potential for higher earnings through specialization and career advancement.
