Construction Laborer
Company: Knutson Construction
Location: Iowa City
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Celebrated as one of Minnesota's Top Workplaces! Knutson
Construction is accepting applications for Construction Laborer to
join our team in Iowa City, IA."Together We Make Dreams Real" -
that's our purpose as a company and we exist to work in concert
with each other, owners, design professionals and subcontractors to
make the journey as stress-free as possible. Together, we've
created a dynamic, fun, inspiring environment where we can be
ourselves and grow each day. At Knutson, opportunities to shine
happen daily. We value what makes you different and empower you to
act on your ideas. Our culture is one that encourages, supports,
and feels like a family.This position of Construction Laborer is
responsible for working with others to construct various projects
in a team-oriented environment and has experience with demo,
concrete placement, clean up. The goals of the team never vary
safety, quality, and timeliness. Knutson Construction workers are
reliable, exacting, safe professionals who exceed our customers'
expectations every time.The key job responsibilities include, but
are not limited to:Required to work on elevated and suspended
scaffolding, ladders, and multi-level structures at floor
openings.Safely erects and uses ladders, scaffolding, and platforms
on multi-level structures.Erect loose frame shoring towers for
supported slabs, assembly of various wall and column formwork by
hand or mechanical hoisting.Erect temporary enclosures for heating
of concrete placement in winter conditions and/or masonry
operations.Transports materials by hand, wheelbarrow, or buggy on
walkways and through obstacle-ridden surfaces.Pour, place, and
screed concrete for long periods daily.Measure, cut, fabricate,
place and secure form work using wood and metal material either
with a crane and/or by hand.Dismantles and/or strips concrete
formwork and falsework.Measure, fabricate and install handrails,
barricades, walkways, scaffold, ladders, platforms, doors, windows,
etc.Patch and jackhammer concrete utilizing air hammers weighing
100 plus pounds.Finish, mix, and apply special coatings to concrete
surfaces.Flag person and watchman as required.Light chipping work,
clean up, sweeping, janitorial duties, material handling and
sorting.Accurate, precise layout and measurement of work for self
and others.Perform other similar duties as required by
supervisor.Always uses appropriate safety precautions.With
additional and/or specialized training, weld various ferrous and
non-ferrous metal and operate various pieces of heavy equipment,
hoists, and cranes.Able to perform General Carpentry tasks, such as
in- wall blocking, Roof blocking, basic finish carpentry.Required
Skills and Abilities:Must be able to climb and maintain balance on
ladders and scaffolds, stoop, kneel, twist, bend, and crouch in
awkward positionsUse hands and arms to reach for, handle, and
manipulate objects which could exceed 75 pounds with elevations of
20 feet on scaffolds, swing stages, wall forms and shore
tower.Requires good eyesight (either natural or with
correction)Flexibility to accommodate pushing, pulling, sweeping,
lifting, hoisting, and climbing.Requires the ability to hear
equipment in the immediate area that could create a personal
hazard.Problem solving skills to overcome obstacles during the
process of the job and a good aptitude for math.Good attendanceGood
attitudeQuality workmanshipJob site safetyAbility to work
efficiently on all tasksMinimum Education and/or Experience
Requirements:Knowledge of the various construction processes gained
through either prior experience, vocational or technical
training.Additional Benefits & Perks:Competitive PayPerformance
Based Career AdvancementMedical, Dental and VisionHealth Savings
Account with employer contributionFlexible Spending AccountPaid
Time OffLife and Long-Term Disability Benefit with no premium cost
to employeeMentorship ProgramInternship ProgramTuition
ReimbursementEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Employee Referral
Bonus ProgramScholarship Program401k w/Company MatchReasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions of the position.Schedule:8-hour
shift with the possibility of overtime.Ability to
commute/relocate:Iowa City, IA 52240: Reliably commute or planning
to relocate before starting work (Required)
Keywords: Knutson Construction, Iowa City , Construction Laborer, Professions , Iowa City, Iowa
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