Mortenson
Leading construction and real estate firm specializing in commercial, residential, and industrial projects.
Laborer Journeyman
Prepare, handle, and supply materials; load equipment, erect scaffolding, manage mortar, guide crew.
Job Highlights
About the Role
Mortenson is hiring a Laborer Journeyman to prepare, handle, and supply materials for other trades. The role involves supporting construction activities, maintaining site cleanliness, and guiding less‑experienced laborers. • Load and unload equipment. • Erect and dismantle scaffolding and staging (5x7x16). • Level ground for scaffolding. • Tend mortar and grout; lift, move, set, and shovel between wheelbarrows and buckets. • Perform general cleanup, debris removal, sweeping, washing, and disposal or burning of debris. • Place, push, pull, and shovel concrete; vibrate concrete. • Provide direction and guidance to Laborer I, II, helpers, and apprentices. • Build collaborative relationships with diverse coworkers and organizational levels.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸equipment handling
- ▸scaffolding erection
- ▸ground leveling
- ▸concrete placement
- ▸site cleanup
- ▸team supervision
What You Bring
Candidates must have completed a two‑year apprenticeship, be comfortable using a variety of powered and hand tools, and possess strong teamwork and communication skills. Physical ability to perform repetitive movements and lift up to 50 lb (with assistance for heavier loads) is required. The company provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of protected characteristics. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship, and the firm does not accept unsolicited agency communications. • Completed two‑year apprenticeship program. • Construction experience preferred. • Proficient with power and hand tools, vibrators, pumps, drills, jackhammers, forklifts, skid loaders, and power buggies. • Strong teamwork, positive attitude, professional customer service, detail orientation, active listening, and effective communication. • Ability to perform repetitive hand, arm, and leg movements; lift/carry/push/pull up to 50 lb (over 50 lb with assistance or equipment).
Requirements
- ▸apprenticeship
- ▸construction
- ▸power tools
- ▸hand tools
- ▸teamwork
- ▸communication
Benefits
The position includes benefits such as mental healthcare, service awards, and additional union‑negotiated perks including vacation, health insurance, pension, and job‑training opportunities. • Mental healthcare benefit. • Service awards. • Union‑provided vacation, health insurance, pension, and job‑training.
Work Environment
Field