General Laborer

General Laborer

Principal Responsibilities

• Assemble wire and rebar reinforcements for concrete
• Construct and assemble footing forms
• Assemble wall forms for commercial and residential applications
• Spread, smooth and finish concrete
• Operate basic hand tools, saws, and vibrators
• Install silt fence, hydro-seeding, apply mats for soil erosion, tree planting, Sodding, and grading

Requirements

• Ability to show up to work on time
• Ability to adapt to a variety of different labor assignments
• Willingness to learn new skills and have a positive attitude
• Willingness to work in all weather conditions
• Physical strength and stamina to perform tasks with hands and lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly throughout the day
• Adhere to all safety policies and precautions; wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Take guidance and direction from supervisor

Performance Requirements

• Knowledge:
  • Ability to use a tape measure accurately
  • Understanding of job tasks and timing
  • Problem solving
  • Commitment and adhere to the AG Core Values (Dependable, Driven, Fearless, Respectful, Family)
  • Ability to always remain alert
• Skills and Abilities:
  • Commitment and adhere to the AG Core Values (Dependable, Driven, Fearless, Respectful, Family)
  • Ability to always remain alert

Working Conditions

• Field environment
• Municipal, commercial, and residential construction sites
• Adverse working environment
• Work may be stressful due to continual interaction with others, long hours required and nature of the construction environment.

Physical Effort

• Must possess the physical and mental abilities to perform the tasks normally associated with this role including prolonged walking, bending, standing, stooping, and reaching. Lifting up to 75 pounds at times.

Local Travel

• Occasional, mostly within the central Iowa region only

Overtime Hours

• Varies due to workload and bidding schedule

The Absolute Group Difference

The Absolute Group prides itself in its company core values, and we like to think it’s one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest of the field. Our team is Driven, taking on each task with a “can-do” attitude and always putting our People First, whether that’s who we’re working with day-to-day or the employees that keep our company up and running. We’re nothing without our customers, our team, our families, even our competitors, and remembering this is key to keeping us Respectful and Humble in all that we do. We’re Determined to be Dependable, to be relied on, and we don’t stop until the job is done. And, of course, we’re thinkers. It’s our Fearless Forward-Thinking that saves us time and money and keeps us up with the times.

The Absolute Group Difference

Hard Work Pays Off When you work hard for us, we work hard for you. And that’s exactly why we offer our crews the most competitive benefits package the construction industry has to offer. As an Absolute Group employee, you will receive:

• Competitive pay
• Health Insurance
• Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life insurance coverage
• Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness, Short-term and Long-term insurance coverage
• Family-focused environment
• Company-sponsored outings and events

About the Role

The Absolute Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Health Insurance
• Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life insurance coverage
• Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness, Short-term and Long-term insurance coverage
• Family-focused environment
• Company-sponsored outings and events

Pay

Competitive pay

Schedule

Varies due to workload and bidding schedule